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CHIBA, JAPAN – The
top semiconductor equipment manufacturers last week predicted the market
would grow 3,7% in 2007, followed by 13% in 2008, ultimately hitting $50.42 billion by 2009, the SEMI
trade group said.
Survey respondents project 2006 sales will reach $40.64 billion, a 24% gain year-over-year.
The forecast is based on interviews conducted between late October and November with companies representing a majority of the total sales volume for the global semiconductor equipment industry.
DERBY, KS - Q Corp. has opened a new facility in Derby, KS. The company is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Q Corp. designs and manufactures tape-and-reel and lead trimming equipment. It has customers in more than 20 countries.
SUZHOU, CHINA – Phihong Technology has opened a $30 million, one million sq. ft. production plant in Suzhou. The facility, sited five miles from Phihong’s existing plant, will house up to 50 production lines, employ more than 9,000 workers, and will reportedly manufacture up to 50 million power supplies per month. The facility will manufacture power supplies, adapters and other electronics equipment.
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