Wed Oct 09 00:45:19 UTC 2024: ## DuPont Expands Photoresist Production in Japan, Doubling Capacity to Meet Global Demand
**Agano-shi, Japan – October 4, 2023** – DuPont (NYSE: DD) has announced the successful completion of a significant expansion project at its Sasakami Site in Agano-shi, Niigata, Japan. The expansion nearly doubles the facility’s photoresist production capacity, strengthening DuPont’s position to meet rising global demand and ensure a stable, reliable supply for customers.
The project was celebrated on Thursday with a traditional Japanese Tamagushi Houten Ceremony, symbolizing wishes for continued success, prosperity, and peace. The event was attended by DuPont leaders and distinguished guests, including Agano City Mayor Hiroyuki Kato and Niigata Prefecture officials.
The expansion features a new building named the East Star, a symbol of DuPont’s growth strategy for its lithography offerings. The building houses state-of-the-art cleanrooms with air cleanliness standards ranging from ISO Class 10 to Class 1000, designed for the production of high-quality photoresists. Advanced automation systems have also been implemented to minimize contamination risks and maintain a controlled, hygienic environment.
“DuPont’s Sasakami site has been essential to the growth of our electronic materials portfolio, strategically located to serve customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” said Sang Ho Kang, Vice President & General Manager, Semiconductor Technologies, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. “This new facility equips us to meet global customer needs for advanced photoresists, solidifying our commitment to be their Partner of Choice.”
Mayor Kato praised DuPont’s commitment to the local economy and job creation. “DuPont has been a longstanding partner in driving the local economy and creating quality jobs. We appreciate DuPont’s continued dedication to supporting our community, and I hope this expansion will further strengthen local business clusters.”
The DuPont Sasakami site, established in 1983, manufactures a range of photoresists for microlithography and metallization chemicals for plating applications. With this expansion, DuPont expects to create over 50 new local jobs in the coming years across various departments including R&D, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more.
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