Murata Manufacturing Subsidiary Plans 9 Billion Yen Investment to Expand MLCC Ceramic Raw Material Production

MLCC manufacturer Murata Manufacturing's subsidiary, Okazaki Murata Manufacturing, plans to invest approximately 9 billion yen in a new production line to expand output of ceramic raw materials for electronic components such as MLCCs. The new line is expected to break ground in October 2026 and begin operations in April 2028; details on the scale of the additional capacity have not yet been disclosed. (Cailian Press)