Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC; Tokyo) announced the completion of construction of a new plant expansion at MGC Electrotechno (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (ETT), a subsidiary of MGC Electrotechno Co. (ET) dedicated to manufacturing BT materials for semiconductor packages.
The MGC Group established ETT in Thailand in 2012 to implement its business continuity plan and bolster the global supply system of BT materials through a dual-base operational structure comprising domestic operations at ET and overseas operations at ETT. Since then, ET and ETT have worked together to develop a robust and efficient global supply system for BT materials.
The semiconductor market, which MGC’s BT materials serve, is poised for medium- to long-term growth. The proliferation of advanced communication technologies such as 5G and 6G, the expansion of digital transformation (DX), IoT applications, automotive innovations, and the rapid evolution and implementation of AI related technologies, including generative AI, are expected to drive demand for high-performance semiconductors and the essential BT materials that support them. Furthermore, semiconductors have become integral to the national strategies of various countries that emphasize the need for stable and diversified supply chains as a critical challenge.
To meet these growing demands and address these challenges, ETT has constructed an additional plant, doubling its production capacity. This significant capacity expansion will help strengthen competitive advantages for capturing new business opportunities and further fortify our robustness against potential disruptions, enhancing our overall BCP.