02/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/14/2024 00:41
2/14/2024
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
President: Norio Nakajima
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ("Murata"), announces that it will establish the Moriyama Innovation Center as a new research and development (R&D) hub located in front of Moriyama Station in Shiga Prefecture. Construction will begin in February 2024 and is expected to be completed in May 2026.
The establishment of the Moriyama Innovation Center is aimed at bolstering Murata's basic research, planning, and design capabilities in both existing and new businesses. The establishment of the new R&D hub will enhance Murata's R&D functions, in addition to reinforcing its relationships with many different stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and local residents, as well as accelerating value creation initiatives, thereby increasing Murata's competitiveness. The geographical advantages of the new hub's proximity to the head office and Murata plants located near Shiga Prefecture will also allow for stronger coordination with other planning and R&D hubs. In addition, Murata will offer industry-leading, innovative products and technologies by promoting open innovation through technology exchanges with external partners and collaborative development.
Murata will continue to provide society with innovative products and technologies by enhancing its technical capabilities in order to contribute to the further growth of the electronics market.
2. Environmental considerations
The premises are planned to contain green spaces which will be accessible to to local residents. The building will also be made environmentally friendly through the use of wood and the implementation of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and rainwater recycling, targeting the CASBEE2 S-rank designation.
2 Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE): A method for evaluating and rating the environmental performance of buildings, not only assessing aspects that reduce environmental impacts such as energy-saving, resource-saving, and recycling performance, but also comprehensively evaluating building quality, including aspects that improve the quality of the environment such as pleasant interiors and attention paid to scenery.
3. Diverse work styles
The facility will promote diverse work styles through measures such as the arrangement of satellite offices and other functional spaces accommodating different work styles, thereby boosting the capabilities of both individuals and organizations.
Facility name: | Moriyama Innovation Center |
Site area: |
9,966.77 ㎡ |
Floor area: |
64,850.24 ㎡ |
Scale: |
Steel construction, 18 floors above ground, 1 penthouse floor |
Floor configuration: |
Upper floors: R&D floors, recreation facilities, machine rooms Middle floors: R&D floors Lower floors: External exchange floors, interactive science facility, machine rooms |
Planned construction site: |
Fukecho, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture |
Construction period: |
Initiated in March 2024 (preceded by the start of preparatory work in February) To be completed in May 2026 (tentative) |
Total investment: |
Approx. 46 billion yen (land and building expenses only) |
No. of employees: |
Approx. 1,000 to 1,600 |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.