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Solvay to Double Chip Chemical Output in Taiwan Amid AI Boom

Solvay CEO announces plan to more than double Taiwan chip chemical capacity by 2026 to meet AI demand.

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Belgian chemical maker Solvay is set to more than double its production capacity in Taiwan for high-purity chipmaking chemicals by 2026. [1] Apple produced only a few hundred units of its foldable iPhone Ultra daily in late August due to extremely high quality control standards. [2] CEO Philippe Kehren told Nikkei Asia in Taipei on September 3, 2026, that the expansion targets the massive growth opportunity arising from booming demand for artificial intelligence chips. [3] Solvay is localizing more production in Taiwan as customers increasingly seek supply chain security. [4] A supply chain manager told Nikkei Asia that the initial production volume of a few hundred units a day could be challenging to meet market demand. [5] Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Wednesday, September 9. [6] Apple raised its order for the iPhone Ultra to around 10 million units, up from 7-8 million units for the year. [7]
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  1. Belgian chemical maker Solvay is set to more than double its production capacity in Taiwan for high-purity chipmaking chemicals by 2026. · Nikkei Asia
  2. Apple produced only a few hundred units of its foldable iPhone Ultra daily in late August due to extremely high quality control standards. · MacRumors
  3. CEO Philippe Kehren told Nikkei Asia in Taipei on September 3, 2026, that the expansion targets the massive growth opportunity arising from booming demand for artificial intelligence chips. · Nikkei Asia
  4. Solvay is localizing more production in Taiwan as customers increasingly seek supply chain security. · Nikkei Asia
  5. A supply chain manager told Nikkei Asia that the initial production volume of a few hundred units a day could be challenging to meet market demand. · MacRumors
  6. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Wednesday, September 9. · MacRumors
  7. Apple raised its order for the iPhone Ultra to around 10 million units, up from 7-8 million units for the year. · MacRumors
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