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Kyocera to acquire construction site in Japan for new smart factory

Most state-of-the-art Kyocera facility will be constructed on about 15 hectares in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, to feature new automotive and communication innovations.

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  • Fine Ceramic Components
  • Semiconductor Components

Kyoto/London − Kyocera Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire about 15 hectares of land for a new smart factory at the Minami Isahaya Industrial Park in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture. A signing ceremony was held at New Nagasaki Hotel and attended by Kyocera Corporation President Hideo Tanimoto, as well as Kengo Oishi, Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, and Yukishige Okubo, Mayor of Isahaya City.

Construction begin in October 2023

Kyocera, which is reinvesting in its existing factories both in Japan and abroad, decided to build the new plant in December 2022 after determining that rising market demand will require additional production capabilities. The land purchase agreement includes a developed site of about 9.3 hectares, where construction will begin in October 2023, and another 5.5 hectares pre-developed site that Kyocera plans to acquire in 2024.

Reaction to the rising market demand

In the electronics industry, demand for components is expected to keep rising alongside such trends as miniaturization, advancing semiconductor technology, the growing functionality of smartphones and other communications devices, the expansion of 5G base stations and data centers, and the proliferation of new automotive innovations including ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and EV (electric vehicle) technologies.

To meet this demand, Kyocera is designing the new factory to produce fine ceramic components used in semiconductor-related applications as well as semiconductor packages, aiming for it to begin production in 2026.

Kyocera will continue developing its business to contribute to the local community by revitalizing the economy of Nagasaki Prefecture and creating new employment opportunities.

Overview of the new plant

Name Kyocera Corporation Nagasaki Isahaya Plant (tentative)
Location Minami Isahaya Industrial Park
Oguri District, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Total investment
Approximately 62 billion yen (approx. 423 million euros),
based on plans through 2028
Total area
Approximately 150,000 m2 (approx. 15 acres)
Acquisition schedule:
- October 2023: Approx. 57,000 m2 (approx. 5.5 hectares)
- 2024: Approx. 93,000 m2 (approx. 9.3 hectares)
Building footprint
13,900 m2, one building in steel construction with 6 floors
Floor area 77,900 m2
Construction schedule Begin construction: 2023
Complete construction: 2025
Begin manufacturing operations: 2026
Products Fine ceramic components, semiconductor packages, etc.
Production plan Approximately 25 billion yen (approx. 170 million euros) per year estimated for 2028

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Artist’s rendering: Nagasaki Isahaya Plant (tentative)

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Planned construction site

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