WILMINGTON, DE – DuPont’s Electronics and Communications segment reported third-quarter sales of $703 million, up 30% year-over-year.
Pre-tax operating income was $126 million, up 64% compared to the same period last year. The unit includes the former Rohm & Haas printed circuit board chemicals group.
Volume was up 24%, driven by growth in all regions, particularly in Asia Pacific and Europe.
Photovoltaic sales were up 83%.
The firm expects a normal seasonal decline in demand for the fourth quarter.