DIC to Build New Epoxy Resin Production Facility at Chiba Plant

DIC Corporation is committed to providing unique solutions in the field of "chemical electronics," focusing on semiconductor packaging materials and cutting-edge electronic components, anticipating future growth in demand for these materials.

To achieve this goal, DIC has decided to build a new epoxy resin production facility at its Chiba Plant in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. This investment decision reflects the approval by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of this investment plan as a "Plan to Ensure Stable Supply" under the Law on Securing National Security through the Integrated Implementation of Economic Measures, for which DIC expects to receive subsidies of up to 3 billion yen.

Epoxy resin is a highly reactive thermosetting synthetic resin with excellent moldability, heat resistance, electrical insulation, and adhesion properties, and is widely used in various industries.

The existing epoxy resin production facility at the Chiba Plant currently has insufficient capacity to meet the expected growth in demand. Therefore, DIC plans to secure additional epoxy resin production capacity in the medium and long term by constructing new production facilities adjacent to the existing facilities. This facility will also introduce new production processes to achieve world-class quality and higher production efficiency, thereby enhancing its competitiveness.