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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – The increased demand for copper-clad laminate (CCL) has allowed Taiwan Union Technology (TUC) to return to its capacity expansion project at the Zhongshan, China plant.
 
The company initially decided to halt construction for one year, beginning in January, as the weak economy caused a drop in CCL demand.
 
Two CCL production lines are planned, providing a monthly capacity of 600,000 units. Trial production is scheduled for December, reports DigiTimes.
 
According to the company, it will not raise prices. Instead, it will focus on regaining orders lost during the price wars of last year.
 
Consolidated revenues for the second half of 2009 are forecast at NT$600 million (US$18.54 million), while the utilization rate is expected to return to 80%.

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BEAVERTON, OR -- Merix Corp. is capitalizing on new growth opportunities in the defense and aerospace sector to help expand its NA operations. In the past 12 months, it has doubled its market share in this sector, according to president and CEO Michael D. Burger. 
 
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DENVER – RJR Circuits Inc. has received its International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) certification.
 
Awarded by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, ITAR controls the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List.

RJR Circuits is a PCB manufacturer specializing in quick-turn and small to medium production in the Hi-Rel and military/aerospace market.

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NUTLEY, NJ – PNC Inc., a manufacturer of rigid PCBs, has added a prototyping division to its business model. The addition runs concurrently with its existing production line.
 
The company has restructured its 38,000 square foot facility to include quick turn, small quantity PCB proto types prior to production needs.

 

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PETACH-TIKVA, ISRAEL – Eltek Ltd. reported a first-quarter net profit of $105,000, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million for the fourth quarter and a net loss of $809,000 last year.
 
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – June could bring a drop in PCB notebook orders, reports DigiTimes.
 
Although Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) and HannStar Board reported steady orders for April and May, visibility remains indefinite for June.
 
GCE expects a 36% increase in notebook shipments sequentially, says DigiTimes. The company forecast 7.5 million units shipped for the second quarter.
 
In May, GCE started producing low volumes of HDI boards for CULV notebooks. Depending on third-quarter results, it could expand capacity, according to DigiTimes.
 
HannStar forecast 15 million to 16 million units shipped in the second quarter, a 25% to 35% increase.
 
In August, the company plans to increase its HDI monthly capacity from 150,000 to 250,000, reports DigiTimes.
 
Both companies report that the outlook for the third quarter remains unclear.

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