reader Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 From The Nation Murata, a supplier of components to Apple, has invested 2.4 billion baht to create a new production base in Thailand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), which it believes will create over 2,000 jobs. Murata Electronics Thailand Co Ltd, a key electronic components supplier of Apple, said last week that the new manufacturing facility at the World Industrial Estate Co Ltd in Lamphun province would open on November 25. This new factory will manufacture MLCC, which are flagship products for Murata. These components enhance the stability of various mobile devices such as smartphones, computer servers, data sensors, automobiles, and satellites. These MLCCs have a significant global market share of up to 40%. The geopolitical tensions between the United States and China have affected the electronics industry, leading to what is often referred to as the “tech war”. Murata, among other foreign companies, has decided to relocate its production base from China to mitigate business risks. alvnv 1 Quote
