Taipei, Taiwan – TSMC, a world leader in semiconductor manufacturing, announced the evacuation of several of its facilities in the Hsinchu Science Park following an earthquake
that met the approved precautionary evacuation standards.
The company confirmed that this step comes in compliance with strict safety protocols;
All employees were identified and their evacuation to safe areas was confirmed in accordance with pre-prepared emergency plans.
This reflects the high priority the company places on the human element.
Infrastructure readiness and system stability
In the same context, the company reassured global markets that safety systems in all its facilities are operating normally.
She noted that no major operational malfunctions or serious material damage were observed as a result of the earthquake.
Therefore, the infrastructure of factories designed to withstand earthquakes has proven its effectiveness.
This reduces concerns about long-term disruption to complex manufacturing processes that require extremely stable machinery.
The importance of Hsinchu in global supply chains
Moreover, the Hsinchu Science Park represents the coronary artery of the global electronics industry;
Major technology companies rely on it to produce smartphone chips, data centers, and in the automotive industry.
Since even a minor disruption, especially from an earthquake, could lead to losses in the billions of dollars,
global markets are closely monitoring reports on the technical condition of factories.
Especially since TSMC holds the largest share of advanced chip production in the world.
Absence of earthquake damage and continued operation
On the other hand, initial reports did not indicate any injuries among employees
or direct impacts on shipping and production schedules.
Because the company uses a precise system to assess potential damage immediately after an earthquake,
Technical teams have begun inspecting the “cleanrooms” to ensure
that the chips being manufactured are not affected by vibrations;
This is to ensure that international orders are delivered on time without delay.
Abstract of the technology landscape
The incident demonstrates how sensitive the global technology industry is to natural variables—such as earthquakes—in Taiwan.
Therefore, maintaining the flow of production at TSMC remains
a critical necessity for the stability of the global digital economy.
This is something the company has successfully managed so far thanks to
its advanced emergency systems, ensuring the continued supply of vital technologies to the world without interruption.
