ROHM will acquire new production site

The acquisition is scheduled to take place in October 2023 and will belong to the ROHM Group's main production bases.

“This acquisition enables a fast production expansion by utilising existing infrastructure. This way, ROHM will continue to quickly and reliably supply its customers,” states Wolfram Harnack, President at ROHM Semiconductor Europe. ROHM is aiming to start operation at the end of 2024.

The role of semiconductors, one of ROHM’s core business fields is becoming increasingly important to achieving a decarbonised society.

In particular, the automotive and industrial equipment markets are undergoing technological innovation such as electrification in order to reduce environmental impact and achieve carbon neutrality. With this, the demand is increasing – especially for power and analogue semiconductors.

As further expansion of the semiconductor market is expected, the ROHM Group intends to expand its production capacity continuously, particularly for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, and ensure a stable supply to ROHM’s customers.

1. Outline of the other party to the agreement
Company Name: Solar Frontier K.K.
Representative: Hiroshi Watanabe, President & CEO
Main Businesses: Development and sales of solar power systems
Headquarters: Teigeki Building, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Shareholder: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd 100%

2. Outline of the assets to be acquired (former Kunitomi Plant)
Location: 1815 Taziri, Kunitomi-cho, Higashimorokata-gun, Miyazaki, Japan
Site area: Approximately 400,000 m²
Total floor area: Approximately 230,000 m²

*Solar Frontier plans to continue to use part of the site and buildings as its business office (lease).