Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the company that manufactures semiconductor materials in Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture purchases raw materials from Ukraine and Russia, so I am concerned that if the tense situation persists, procurement may be affected.
The company in Marumori Town manufactures semiconductor materials called silicon wafers and sells them to about 200 companies in Japan and overseas, including the research and development departments of universities and major companies, and JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Silicon, which is the raw material for semiconductor materials, is procured from Ukraine and Russia, so if the tense situation in Ukraine continues, the procurement of raw materials may be affected.
Jun Katakura, president of a semiconductor material manufacturing company, said, "I don't think there will be an immediate impact because the inventory is relatively large. I have to think about it. "