3M is closing its semiconductor coolant plant in Belgium.
The plant produces 80 percent of global semiconductor coolant output.
Citing industry sources, the magazine said that 3M’s customers could manage for one to three months with their current coolant inventories, which are essential for semiconductor etching.
Unless the situation is resolved, the global semiconductor manufacturing sector is likely to be significantly affected, the report said.
The plant is being closed because of increased environmental regulations.