Daikin to expand FFKM production capacity at Kashima Plant to meet growing semiconductor demand

FFKM is primarily used as a high-performance sealing material in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, where exceptional heat resistance, chemical resistance, and purity are required. As global semiconductor production continues to expand, demand for FFKM products is expected to grow accordingly. While Daikin currently manufactures FFKM at its Yodogawa Plant in Osaka Prefecture, inherent capacity constraints at that site have made it necessary to establish additional production capability to reliably meet future market demand.
At the Kashima Plant, Daikin will achieve a supply capacity exceeding three times that of the Yodogawa Plant, enabling a stable and continuous product supply to support long-term market growth. The new facility will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies, including production techniques that do not use fluorinated surfactants, further strengthening supply stability and environmental performance.

In addition, the Kashima Plant will implement advanced clean manufacturing processes to meet next-generation semiconductor requirements, along with enhanced cleanliness control standards. Daikin will also strengthen data traceability throughout the production process, improving management standards, reducing product variation, and ensuring more consistent quality.

Through these initiatives, Daikin will leverage its long-established fluorochemical technologies to provide a stable supply of high-quality FFKM products. By doing so, the company aims to contribute to the continued growth of the semiconductor industry and support the technological advancement of its customers worldwide.