Key Facts
• July 24, 2025: Valqua announced full-scale operation of its new factory in Tahara, Aichi.
• The factory produces high-purity chemical storage and transport tanks for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Demand for “lining tanks” is rising due to global semiconductor production growth.
• These tanks require exceptional cleanliness and chemical resistance, limiting global suppliers.
• Built by subsidiary Valqua Mikawa Frontec, the facility is Japan’s largest for fluoropolymer lining tanks.
• The factory complements Valqua’s Taiwan facility, enhancing global supply capabilities.
• Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to meet increasing global demand.
Summary
Valqua, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has commenced full-scale operations at its new factory in Tahara, Aichi, as of July 24, 2025. The facility specializes in producing high-purity chemical storage and transport tanks, essential for semiconductor manufacturing. With global semiconductor production expanding, demand for these “lining tanks” has surged. However, their stringent requirements for cleanliness and chemical resistance limit the number of manufacturers worldwide. Constructed by Valqua’s subsidiary, Valqua Mikawa Frontec, the factory is the largest of its kind in Japan for fluoropolymer lining tanks. This new facility, equipped with advanced technology, aims to bolster Valqua’s global supply capabilities alongside its existing Taiwan plant.
