People's Daily Online Japanese Edition 20 May 2026 14:50

Global leading analytical and measuring equipment manufacturer Shimadzu Corporation has recently established its first overseas production line for turbo molecular pumps in Xiqing District, Tianjin.

Turbo molecular pumps are essential ultra-high vacuum pumps used in fields such as semiconductors, solar power generation and scientific research instruments. This move is seen as an important measure to respond to the expansion of the Chinese market and the localisation strategy.

Masahiko Tanaka, Senior Executive Officer and General Manager of the Industrial Machinery Division and Fluidix Division at Shimadzu Corporation, stated, "The purpose is to get closer to Chinese users and provide products that meet their needs. By offering higher value-added products, we aim to firmly protect and increase our market share."

Tanaka explained that with this production line, the company will actively develop and train local suppliers and increase the local procurement rate of parts and services, adding, "We want to not only relocate the production line but also firmly drive the development of the local economy through job creation and local procurement." (Edited by YF)

People's Daily Japanese Edition May 20, 2026