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Murata Boosts MLCC Output Investment to Keep Pace With AI Demand

Bloomberg Technology Friday 30 October 2026, 05:07 UTC By Takashi Mochizuki 1 min read
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Asia Murata Boosts MLCC Output Investment to Keep Pace With AI Demand Murata Manufacturing Co. will invest an additional ¥15 billion ($100 million) to expand capacitor production capacity and better meet unprecedented demand from data center operators building AI infrastructure. The Kyoto-based company is adding to a series of expansion announcements in recent months, underscoring the magnitude of customer demand. For the September quarter, Murata reported operating profit of ¥147.5 billion...

Asia Murata Boosts MLCC Output Investment to Keep Pace With AI Demand Murata Manufacturing Co. will invest an additional ¥15 billion ($100 million) to expand capacitor production capacity and better meet unprecedented demand from data center operators building AI infrastructure. The Kyoto-based company is adding to a series of expansion announcements in recent months, underscoring the magnitude of customer demand. For the September quarter, Murata reported operating profit of ¥147.5 billion on revenue of ¥588.5 billion, both well above analyst estimates.
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