Japan Noto Earthquake Manufacturer Updates: Operation Timelines, Delays, & More.

In the 23 days since Japan suffered a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Ishikawa Prefecture in western central Japan, semiconductor and manufacturing companies have worked hard to assess the damage to both personnel and equipment. 

Several companies in Ishikawa and the surrounding prefectures issued notices in the immediate days after the quake. These detailed initial responses can be found in our 2024 Japan Noto Earthquake report. Among them included (these notices were issued on or before 1/3/2024):

No Expected Impact:

• JCU Corporation
• DISCO Corporation
• Arisawa Manufacturing Co. 
• Japan Display

Inspections Underway:

• Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.
• Ferrotec Holdings Corporation
• Nuvoton Technology Corporation
• TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
• Toshiba
• Tower Semiconductors

Damage Reported:

• Kokusai Electric Corporation
• San-Etsu Metal Co., Ltd. 

In the days since, many companies have offered extensive or regular updates to the public to help customers, manufacturers, and other partners better understand the true impact of the Japan Noto Earthquake.

Z2Data compiled an overview of the latest updates from major manufacturers. You can see these updates below:

Updates From Major Manufacturers On Impact:

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