NIRECO Group to Acquire YGK, a Semiconductor Wafer Inspection Equipment Maker
2026-11-01
On October 30, 2026, NIRECO Corporation decided to acquire all shares of YGK Co., Ltd., a semiconductor wafer inspection equipment maker based in Yamanashi, Japan, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The share transfer is scheduled for November 20, 2026.
About YGK
- Design, manufacture and sales of semiconductor wafer inspection equipment, founded in 1994
- Micro defect inspection technology, light scattering know-how and support for next-generation materials such as SiC, GaN and glass substrates
Outlook
By combining its optics, image processing and control technologies with the inspection technology of YGK, NIRECO aims to expand product development and business opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment.
View the HQ announcement in Japanese
Contact: +82-54-700-9205 / info@nirecopk.co.kr
