Japan Fine Ceramics Corporation has acquired the ceramic business of Showa Denko Materials to enhance its capabilities in high-performance materials, particularly for the semiconductor and automotive industries.
Target Company Information
JGC Holdings Corporation, under the leadership of CEO Masayuki Sato, has announced the acquisition of the ceramic business from Showa Denko Materials Co., Ltd, a subsidiary specializing in functional materials manufacturing. This acquisition agreement was reached on December 28, 2021, and is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Japan Fine Ceramics Corporation, which serves as a key player in the JGC group.
Japan Fine Ceramics produces high-performance ceramics and metal matrix composites (MMCs) for various applications, including industrial machinery and semiconductor manufacturing. The company is also actively expanding its power semiconductor high thermal conductivity silicon nitride substrate business. In contrast, Showa Denko Materials offers a variety of products, including high-density silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics, alumina ceramics, and zirconia-reinforced alumina ceramics for automotive and semiconductor applications.
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