BASF expands Kuanyin site in Taiwan for sub‑2 nm semiconductor materials
- BASF signed a Letter of Intent with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to expand its Kuanyin site in Taoyuan.
- The expansion will add production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials targeting process nodes below 2 nanometers.
- The Kuanyin upgrade includes a strengthened Innovation Center and enhanced quality analysis and technical capabilities.
- The investment aims to boost local manufacturing, quality assurance and technical service to strengthen supply‑chain resilience and customer proximity.
Agreement and scope
BASF signed a Letter of Intent with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to expand its Kuanyin site in Taoyuan. The expansion will add production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials and upgrade the site’s Innovation Center and analytical capabilities.
Technology focus
The investment targets materials for leading‑edge semiconductor manufacturing, including process nodes below 2 nanometers, responding to rising global demand for high‑purity specialty chemical formulations for advanced process technologies.
Customer support and resilience
BASF said the project will strengthen local manufacturing, quality assurance and technical service to provide more reliable supply, faster technical support and closer collaboration with customers, while enhancing supply‑chain resilience.
Strategic context
The company established its strategic base for Global Electronic Materials operations in Taiwan in 2025 and has maintained a presence there for more than two decades; its Electronic Materials business supplies process chemicals, customized formulation solutions and specialized metal systems for the semiconductor and display industries.
Source: BASF