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IPC Publishes Updated World PCB Production and Laminate Market Report |
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Written by Tracy Heffner
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Friday, 25 August 2006 |
BANNOCKBURN, IL – Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) recently issued its World PCB Production and Laminate Report for the Year 2005. Based on available data, the report presents estimates of PCB production and laminate market by country and product type worldwide. For the third consecutive year, the report indicated a market expansion – at $42.6 billion, the world PCB market has almost returned to its peak in 2000.
Highlights of the report include regional summaries of PCB production covering Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas; commentary on flexible printed circuits; data on foreign investment in China and overseas investment by U.S. companies; and historical data on world rigid PCB production.
As forecasted, Asia has grown to nearly 80% of world PCB production, with Europe and North America losing some share. Other valuable data provided showed the U.S. slipping from fourth to fifth place among PCB-producing countries with 10% of world production, and the United Kingdom falling out of the top ten, being replaced by the Philippines.
Currently, the report is available to members of the Executive Market and Technology Forum only. Information about the Executive Market and Technology Forum and subscription forms are accessible at www.ipc.org/ExecForum2006. |
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