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Murata to Start Construction of New Production Building at Yokaichi Plant
May 18, 2026 | MurataEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., will start constructing a new production building at its Yokaichi Plant in May 2026.
By constructing a new production building, Murata will promote the strengthening of its production system, including the expansion of its production capacity, and respond to increased demand for thermistor products over the medium and long term.
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