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Amkor Technology Japan leadership discusses company origins and strategic position
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The President of Amkor Technology Japan, Tomohiro Kawashima, discusses the history and current standing of the company, noting its origins as Anam Industrial in South Korea in 1968 and its current headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
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Amkor Technology Japan President Tomohiro Kawashima highlighted the firm's strategic evolution from its 1968 origins as South Korea’s Anam Industrial to its current role as a Tempe, Arizona-headquartered global leader. As the world's second-largest OSAT provider, Amkor is pivoting toward advanced packaging solutions like High-Density Fan-Out. These technologies act as a critical "release valve" for backend bottlenecks currently limiting high-performance AI hardware deployment for customers including Apple and Nvidia.
The company’s shift is validated by a record $6.71 billion in 2025 revenue and an aggressive $2.5–$3 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. A centerpiece of this growth is a $7 billion advanced packaging campus in Arizona, supported by the U.S. CHIPS Act. This facility will localize the supply chain alongside partners like TSMC, with production slated to begin in 2028, securing Amkor's dominance in the high-margin AI accelerator market.
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