Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake on Mitsubishi Electric Semiconductor & Device Business (Final Announcement)
August 26, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric extends its heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery of the impacted areas.
Mitsubishi Electric would like to provide an update on the status of its production facilities in the Kumamoto area related to its Semiconductor & Device business following the “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake,” which occurred mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026.
Equipment restoration and startup procedures have been largely completed as projected in the announcement issued on August 3, and production operations have recovered to a level comparable to that prior to the earthquake.
Mitsubishi Electric would like to express its sincere appreciation to customers, business partners, and all other stakeholders for their tremendous support and cooperation throughout the recovery process.
Please note that this is the final announcement regarding this matter. Should any material information requiring disclosure arise in the future, Mitsubishi Electric will promptly provide an update.
August 3, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric extends its heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery of the impacted areas.
Mitsubishi Electric would like to provide an update on the status of its production facilities in the Kumamoto area related to its Semiconductor & Device business following the “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake,” which occurred mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026.
Production operations have resumed on lines where equipment startup has been completed, and Mitsubishi Electric is gradually expanding operations in phases toward full recovery. Equipment restoration is currently progressing smoothly, and Mitsubishi Electric is aiming to return to largely normal production operations by the end of August.
July 30, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric extends its heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery of the impacted areas.
Mitsubishi Electric would like to provide an update on the status of its production facilities in the Kumamoto area related to its Semiconductor & Device business following the “2026 Kumamoto Earthquake,” which occurred mainly in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026.
No major damage to buildings has been identified, and cleanroom operations have resumed. Mitsubishi Electric is currently conducting equipment inspections and startup procedures. Production operations have been resumed sequentially from the afternoon of July 30 in processes where equipment startup has been completed.
Mitsubishi Electric is continuing recovery efforts toward the earliest possible full restoration of production operations, with the safety of its employees and all related personnel as its highest priority.