Japan's JSR to build photoresist plant in Taiwan to supply TSMC

Chemical maker seeks closer ties with top chip foundry to fend off Chinese rivals

JSR is the No. 2 global supplier of photoresist, with a 19% market share by sales last year. (Photo by Yumi Kotani)

TOKYO -- Japan's JSR plans to build its first Taiwanese production facility for semiconductor materials, Nikkei has learned, supplying photoresist to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) as Japanese players seek to retain their grip on the market amid growing Chinese competition.