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Strategic Growth

The induction of AST’s production capabilities signals Toppan’s strategic growth as a solution towards the increasing global demand for advanced substrates.

Reliability

Delivering High-Quality Substrates

AST adopts state-of-the-art automation to produce substrates of the highest quality and yield.
Complemented with Toppan’s substrate manufacturing expertise, AST will incorporate these technical know-hows into its production lines.

Training Excellence

AST’s pioneering members for FC-BGA substrate manufacturing will undergo intensive training in Toppan’s Niigata factory in Japan.

Strategic Growth

The induction of AST’s production capabilities signals Toppan’s strategic growth as a solution towards the increasing global demand for advanced substrates.

Client Support

Through relentless innovation drive and strategic supply chain development, AST will be the partner of choice for all our customers.

Sustainability

Global Supply Chain Resilience

As a production line outside of Japan, the AST facility in Singapore serves as part of Toppan’s business continuation planning and provides supply chain resilience for the global semiconductor industry.

Scalable Investment

AST’s factory capacity, with an investment that is expected to surpass ¥100 billion yen, will continue to grow in tandem with the industry’s demand.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Regional and Global Economic Development

AST’s facility strengthens Singapore’s position as a critical node in the global semiconductor ecosystem and offers opportunities for local businesses and talent development.

Job Creation and Upskilling

The AST facility will employ and provide advanced technical learning and leadership opportunities for over 300 skilled engineers and technicians.

The Singapore venture will also promote job opportunities for Toppan’s and Broadcom’s strategic partners who are involved with our cutting-edge substrate development.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Workforce Development

Singapore’s vibrant semiconductor ecosystem provides a quintessential environment for AST to embrace the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. Through the engagement of a global talent pool, AST continues to celebrate the development and success from individuals of different origins, beliefs and genders.