KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground on its new U.S. Arizona Plant, a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial Park in Casa Grande, Arizona. This investment marks a major step forward in strengthening the United States semiconductor supply chain and expanding domestic production of ultra high-purity chemicals required for leading-edge chip manufacturing.
“This investment strengthens Arizona’s rapidly expanding, world-class semiconductor ecosystem by bringing the essential manufacturing of ultrapure chemicals to the heart of where they are needed,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Best of all, it will create approximately 200 high-quality, full-time jobs for Arizonans, and collaborate with our community colleges to prepare our workforce for advanced roles. Projects like this one are key to building a resilient, localized materials network right here in Arizona.”
“The Arizona plant marks an important milestone in KANTO-PPC’s global expansion. By establishing this site, we strengthen our ability to serve customers across North America with the quality, reliability, and speed demanded by the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturers,” said Jerry Lu, Chairman & CEO of Kanto-PPC…