Daikin Advanced Materials Korea Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. of Japan, has completed construction of a new special gas plant in Dangjin and will begin full-scale production and supply of special gases for semiconductor dry etching.

Daikin Advanced Materials Korea recently completed construction of its factory in Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do, and began full-scale operations on the 25th with an opening ceremony.

The completion ceremony held on the 25th was attended by approximately 120 people, including representatives of local governments such as the South Chungcheong Provincial Office and Dangjin City Hall, business partners, and local residents.

Daikin Advanced Materials Korea Co., Ltd. produces and sells environmentally friendly and safe fluorine chemical products based on technology developed through refrigerant technology, and its new plant produces gases for the semiconductor market.

The newly completed factory is located in Songsan 2 Industrial Complex, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do, with an area of approximately 10,000 pyeong, and its main product is dry etching gas for semiconductors.

A Daikin official said, “The semiconductor market is expected to continue to expand in the future as the digital revolution progresses. Semiconductors are required to be more high-performance in order to meet the needs for faster speeds, larger capacities, and reduced power consumption. “As miniaturization, lamination processes, and material development advance, fluorine materials such as fluorine resin and etching gas are becoming essential elements in the manufacturing process,” he said. “Korea has the world’s largest production capacity in the semiconductor industry. The establishment of this new plant is part of our efforts to respond immediately to market needs, and we will supply high-quality products that are both environmentally friendly and safe.”

He also said, “In the future, we will establish a technology center within the same site and develop materials essential for next-generation semiconductors to meet the needs of customers pursuing cutting-edge technology development.”