Fujifilm Corporation announced a 4 billion yen investment (approximately 25 million euros) to expand its production site in Zwijndrecht, in Belgium. The aim is to strengthen the production capacity of advanced semiconductor materials, responding to the growing European demand in strategic sectors such asautomotive, 5G / 6G,artificial intelligence and the metaverse.
The investment includes the construction of new plants is preferably used for Cmp sewage production, essential for advanced semiconductors, a market that is growing at a rate of 13% annually. In addition to the new plants, Fujifilm will enhance existing facilities for the production of materials used in photolithography processes. The plant is scheduled to start operating in spring of the 2026.
Chip, why is Fujifilm targeting Europe?
The European market of semiconductors is booming, driven by rising demand for automotive and industrial technology solutions. The need for high-speed communications, autonomous driving, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence is driving companies to invest in innovative materials.
Zwijndrecht, with its strategic location in Belgium, is at the heart of this technological revolution. Fujifilm Electronic Materials (Europe) NV, the European division of the company, will play a key role in meeting the growing demand.
Fujifilm's Global Investments
This project is part of an even more ambitious global plan. The Japanese multinational plans to invest 170 billion yen in research, development and production infrastructure in the next three years (2024-2026).
With this investment, Fujifilm is not just increasing its production capacity: it is positioning itself as a major player in the race for advanced semiconductor materials. Spring 2026 will mark the beginning of a new era for the Belgian plant and for the European chip industry.
