KUNSHAN, CHINA - PCB makers in China are seeing production affected by severe snowfall causing transportation problems and power outages in the eastern and central parts of the country. Reports claim that manufacturers in Changshu and Kunshan, the center of production for many PCB makers, are being hit by heavy snowfall, with production running at only 30-40% of capacity for some manufacturers.

At APCB in Kunshan, it is reported that that power rationing is slowing production, and that the company's generators have been unable to support full operations. Weather conditions and the electricity shortages are expected to affect 5% of its overall shipments, according to the company.

Plotech, which also runs PCB production in Kunshan, is also having problems with shipments, according to industry sources.

Chin-Poon Industrial, Changshu PCB manufacturer, reported that some employees have been unable to get to work because of snow-blocked traffic, and only employees who live in company dormatories have been able to report.

According to sources, some PCB makers are concerned that problems with the supply of raw materials and shipping finished products may worsen if the snowfall continues, and that icy roads could continue to cause transportation problems for some time.

Others, such as GCE, stated that its Changshu plant had received notification about possible power shortages, and had rented diesel generators to meet electricity needs. It said its production remains normal, with shipments on schedule.  Other manufacturers claim to have sufficient raw materials on hand to continue full production, and remain optimistic that the snow will end in a few days, the sources said.
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