Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto) today announced the integration of its current Shiga Yohkaichi Plant (Hebimizo-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga) and Shiga Gamo Plant (Kawai-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga) into a newly named "Shiga Higashiomi Plant" in order to enhance operational efficiency. The plant will begin operation as from April 1, 2024 under the new name without any location changes.
Overview
Plant name |
Shiga Higashiomi Plant -Block 1 (current Shiga Yohkaichi Plant) -Block 2 (current Shiga Gamo Plant) |
Address |
-Block 1: 1166-6 Hebimizo-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga 527-8555 Japan -Block 2: 10-1 Kawai-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga 529-1595 Japan |
Total site area |
Approximately 442,000m2 (4,758,000ft2) -Block 1: Approx. 294,000m2 (3,165,000ft2) -Block 2: Approx. 148,000m2 (1,593,000ft2) |
Number of employees |
Approximately 3,400 employees for both blocks including part-time workers (February 2024) |
Production items |
Fine ceramic components, semiconductor components, electronic components, industrial tools, and medical products |
Telephone / Fax |
-Block 1: Tel 0748-22-1550 (Main Line) / Fax 0748-22-1590 -Block 2: Tel 0748-55-1211 / Fax 0748-55-2204 |