Japan Gas Plant Fire Raises Alarms Over Global Chip Supply Chain
A fire at Kanto Denka Kogyo’s factory in Japan has triggered concerns about disruptions to the global semiconductor supply chain. The plant is a key producer of industrial gases used in chip manufacturing, a critical industry already strained by strong demand and complex logistics. While no casualties were reported, analysts warn that even short-term impairments at facilities like this can have significant ripple effects across the tech sector.
A fresh reminder of the semiconductor industry’s vulnerability to supply chain shocks — resilience planning remains essential.
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