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Discussions on land acquisition for expansion of R&D

11/08/2021

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
President: Norio Nakajima

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has started discussions with Moriyama City in Shiga Prefecture to make a new acquisition of land in preparation for the expansion of its research and development in the future.

Overview of the target site

 

Owner:  Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture 
Location:
In front of JR Moriyama Station (site combining Rise Ville Tsugayama, Rise Ville Tsugayama Parking Lot, and the sports ground in front of the station)
Area: 8,237 m2
Expected acquisition time: 
2022

 

Plan for a new facility*

 

Facility functions:  Product development and R&D related to product applications, etc. 
Total floor area: Approx. 32,000 to 50,000 m
Personnel: 
Approx. 1,000 to 1,600
Total investment: 
Approx. 12.8 to 20 billion yen (including building and depreciable assets)

 

*The plan is subject to change as the details will be considered after acquisition of the site.


Murata in Brief

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.

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