TAIPEI, TAIWAN– Although third-quarter sales of high-density interconnect (HDI) boards did not meet expectations, rigid-flex PCBs performed much better. Demand for high-end handsets and consumer electronics spurred sales. Market experts are predicting further increases for 2009.

In September, Compeq Manufacturing reported sales of rigid-flex PCBs at NT$300 to $400 million (US$9.13 million to $12.17 million). This is an increase over July and August figures of NT$100 to $200 million (US$3.04 to $6.08 million).

Rigid-flex PCB sales account for 12% to 15% of total sales for Unitech Printed Circuit Board. Although the company is still in the trial period for its design, it expects to increase its workforce and equipment during the fourth quarter.

Unimicron Technology turned a third-quarter profit of NT$200 million (US$6.08 million), an increase over second-quarter results of NT$50 million (US$1.5 million). The company predicts even better results in 2009 and plans to expand its capacity.

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