Yokowo Invests 7.6 Billion Yen to Expand Semiconductor Testing Production Capacity
Yokowo (TYO:6800) has approved a 7.6 billion yen investment to expand production capacity in its Circuit Testing Connector (CTC) segment, due to surging demand for high-performance semiconductors used in generative AI and data centers.First-phase investment of approximately 3.8 billion yen through fiscal year ending March 2029 covers land lease, facility construction, and new equipment, with subsequent phases to be determined based on demand trends and business conditions.The CTC segment manufactures probe cards for front-end and sockets for back-end semiconductor testing, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Friday.The initiative focuses on enhancing production capacity for contact probes by expanding facilities in Japan, Malaysia, and Vietnam, with Vietnam positioned as a second core overseas hub to mitigate labor cost and personnel risks associated with over-concentration in Malaysia.The company anticipates revenue growth from fiscal 2028 onward as expanded capacity comes online.
