TOKYO, JAPAN – Panasonic Industry, part of the Panasonic Group, has announced an expansion of its MEGTRON multi-layer circuit board material production. The company plans to double output over the next five years to address surging demand from AI servers and ICT infrastructure.

To support this growth, Panasonic Industry will invest approximately 17 billion yen in a new manufacturing facility at its Ayutthaya Plant in Thailand. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in November 2027, with mass production starting by the end of fiscal year 2028.

MEGTRON materials are used in servers, switches and routers that power AI and next-generation networking. Panasonic Industry stated that the investment reflects its commitment to innovation in electronic materials and its role in enabling advanced AI development and broader societal solutions.

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