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Horiba accelerates investment in semiconductor products driven by AI demand
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 08:05 PM
Horiba President Masayuki Adachi announced that the company is accelerating investments due to strong demand for semiconductor products driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure.
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Horiba is accelerating its capital investment in semiconductor-related products as the rapid expansion of the generative AI market drives unprecedented demand for high-end chips. President Masayuki Adachi recently characterized AI as the primary "trigger" for this growth, noting that the company’s precision fluid control and chemical analysis tools are essential for the complex manufacturing processes required by modern data centers. This strategic pivot ensures Horiba remains a vital supplier in the global chipmaking supply chain during the current industry recovery.
To capitalize on this momentum, Horiba is committing to approximately 30 billion yen in capital expenditures for the current fiscal year. A significant portion of these funds is dedicated to expanding production capacity at the Aso Factory in Kumamoto to meet the needs of major regional fabrication projects. The expansion aims to significantly boost the output of mass flow controllers, a critical component segment where the company commands a dominant 60% global market share. With high-performance computing demand expected to persist, these investments position the company for sustained growth through 2025 and beyond.
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