The new building is a state-of-the-art eco-friendly factory that introduces a range of energy-saving technologies in its production facilities, and 100% of its electricity comes from renewable energy sources.

Furthermore, ROHM has strengthened its Business Continuity Management (BCM) system by implementing various countermeasures against potential disasters. And starting in January 2021, ROHM will begin installing production equipment and building a manufacturing system capable of meeting the medium- to long-term increases in demand for SiC power devices.

ROHM, which has been mass-producing SiC power devices, including SiC SBDs and MOSFETs, since 2010, continues to lead the industry in technological development. At the same time, with its integrated production system, ROHM is continuously improving its production efficiency by increasing wafer diameters and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing.

In addition to this new building, SiCrystal GmbH, a ROHM Group company that manufactures SiC wafers, is scheduled to begin operating on 100% renewable energy starting next fiscal year, reducing CO2 emissions from the energy used at the plant to zero. As a result, all major SiC wafer production processes will utilize environmentally friendly renewable energy.

Overview of the new ROHM Apollo building
Structure: 5 stories above ground
Completion: December 2020
Scheduled start of operations: 2022
Address:
Chikugo Plant
883, Kamikitajima, Chikugo, Fukuoka,
Japan