KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc., a member of the Kanto Group, broke ground on December 19 on its new U.S. Arizona Plant (UAP), a next-generation ultrapure chemical manufacturing campus located at the Sonoran Valley Industrial Park in Casa Grande, Arizona.
This investment marks a major step forward in strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and expanding domestic production of ultra high-purity chemicals required for leading-edge chip manufacturing.
“This investment strengthens Arizona’s rapidly expanding, world-class semiconductor ecosystem by bringing the essential manufacturing of ultrapure chemicals to the heart of where they are needed,” said Gov. Katie Hobbs. “Best of all, it will create approximately 200 high-quality, full-time jobs for Arizonans, and collaborate with our community colleges to prepare our workforce for advanced roles. Projects like this one are key to building a resilient, localized materials network right here in Arizona.”
“The Arizona plant marks an important milestone in KANTO-PPC’s global expansion. By establishing this site, we strengthen our ability to serve customers across North America with the quality, reliability, and speed demanded by the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturers,” said Jerry Lu, Chairman & CEO of Kanto-PPC.
With an initial Phase 1 investment of over $120 million, the UAP facility will produce ultrapure chemicals and proprietary functional chemicals used throughout semiconductor fabrication, wafer cleaning, etching, CMP, photolithography, and advanced packaging. Production is anticipated to begin in late 2027. Phase 1 of the project will create approximately 80 highly skilled jobs, growing to 200 full-time positions at full build-out. The construction phase will also generate hundreds of contractor and supplier opportunities across Pinal County and Greater Phoenix.
KPPC expects the Casa Grande site to grow into a full semiconductor chemical campus, with total investment projected to reach approximately $500 million by 2035.
Upon startup, the UAP facility will supply TSMC, Intel, Micron, and other world-class chipmakers across the United States with high-purity materials required for the next generation of logic and memory technologies.
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The project reflects KPPC’s strategy of co-locating manufacturing capacity near critical customer fabs to reduce logistical risk, enable rapid response, and create resilient, localized supply chain infrastructure required for U.S. semiconductor competitiveness.
The United States has emphasized the importance of robust, domestic semiconductor ecosystems, including materials, equipment and supporting infrastructure. KPPC’s decision to build in Arizona aligns with national priorities related to manufacturing reshoring, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and empowering “Made in America” high-tech production.
The Casa Grande facility is engineered to meet or exceed international safety, reliability and quality standards, supporting the uptime and purity required for the most advanced semiconductor nodes.
The project underscores KPPC’s confidence in Arizona’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem, supported by local leaders, workforce partners, and state and regional economic development organizations.
“Arizona has emerged as North America’s premier semiconductor hub–home to the most advanced chip processing technology in the country,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “KPPC’s new campus represents a vital ecosystem addition and showcases the expansive supply chain growth taking place across the state.”
“As the U.S. prioritizes the onshoring of semiconductor production, increasing the capacity of vital supply chain elements is essential to the continued growth of the industry,” said Christine Mackay, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “The addition of KPPC in Pinal County fortifies the importance of Greater Phoenix as the heart of domestic semiconductor manufacturing.”
KPPC plans to partner with regional workforce programs, community colleges, and technical institutes to support long-term talent development in chemical operations, laboratory analysis, maintenance engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing support.
