Tosoh America, Inc. recently announced that it will invest $4 million and create 27 jobs at a new facility in Manassas, Va. The investment relates to Tosoh’s Electronic Materials Division, a provider of high purity materials and services to the semiconductor industry.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Tosoh’s Electronic Materials Division is part of the Tosoh Group. The Tosoh Group manufactures and provides industrial and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1935, the Company has expanded its reach into high value-added businesses such as fine chemicals, scientific instrumentation, thin film materials, and quartzware. Tosoh employs more than 9,000 people worldwide, and the company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchanges.

"Our new Manassas cleaning and kitting facility is the next logical step in Tosoh's strategy to expand its world-class products and services within the global semiconductor industry,” said Mr. Yojiro Takahashi, President, Tosoh America. “This state-of-the-art operation will compliment our cleaning and kitting sites in California and Japan, and will provide local support for all Tosoh Electronic Materials products. Proximity to major customers, support provided by the state and city, an experienced workforce and fast-track streamlined permitting made Manassas an easy choice for this expansion of our business."

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Manassas to secure the project for Virginia. Gov. Kaine approved a $67,500 grant from the Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist Manassas with the project. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will also support the project with training assistance through its Workforce Services Jobs Investment Program.

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