Hitachi Chemical to End Most Laminate Manufacturing

摘要

Hitachi Chemical will cease manufacturing of several laminate products by the end of 2022, even as the company prepares for acquisition by an entity backed by Showa Denko K.K. Hitachi Chemical will end production of CEM-3, some FR-4 products, and mass lam products by September 2022, according to reports. The company will continue to manufacture high-end materials for IC substrates and high-frequency materials, sources told PCD&F. The decision to exit lower-end materials production appears to be driven by lower demand and pricing pressure tied to competition from lower-cost regions. Also, the current margins do not support investment in new manufacturing equipment, sources told PCD&F.