SUMCO Corporation is a leading global manufacturer specializing in high-purity silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. Founded on July 30, 1999, through the consolidation of the silicon wafer divisions of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and Sumitomo Metal Industries, the company is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 3436).
SUMCO operates major manufacturing and R&D facilities across Japan—including the Kyushu Factories in Imari, Saga Prefecture, and the Chitose Plant in Hokkaido—alongside international facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and other regions. The company’s production systems comply with stringent international standards:
- IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality Management)
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)