Taiwan-based IC substrate manufacturer Unimicron is taking a strategic step to strengthen its supply chain outside China. The company has announced it will sublease part of its land and factory facilities in Dajia, Taichung, to its flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) subsidiary, Uniflex Technology. The decision is closely tied to growing demand from overseas customers who want products made in non-China locations, reflecting a wider shift in global electronics manufacturing.
By reallocating capacity at the Dajia site to Uniflex, Unimicron is positioning itself to better serve customers seeking Taiwan-based or non-China production options. This kind of manufacturing flexibility has become increasingly important as brands and suppliers respond to geopolitics, procurement policies, and customer requirements for supply chain diversification.
The move also highlights how major electronics component groups are leaning on internal subsidiaries to respond faster to market changes. Instead of building entirely new sites from scratch, subleasing existing facilities can speed up production planning, reduce ramp-up time, and make it easier to meet near-term order needs. For Uniflex, gaining access to additional space and factory resources in Taichung could support expanded FPCB output, helping it capture demand tied to next-generation devices that rely on flexible circuit designs.
Overall, the Dajia sublease underscores Unimicron’s focus on operational agility and competitiveness in the global PCB and IC substrate ecosystem. As non-China manufacturing requirements continue to influence sourcing decisions, moves like this can help Taiwan-based suppliers stay attractive to international clients looking for resilient, diversified production footprints.
