TAIPEI, TAIWAN – An increase in netbook, notebook and high-end handset orders will drive second-quarter revenue for PCB makers up 15% to 20%, according to DigiTimes.
 
HannStar Board has already reported a utilization rate of 70%, with notebook orders extending 3 to 4 weeks. Unitech Printed Circuit Board is expecting four-week order visibility on smartphone-use PCB orders.
 
Tripod Technology reported March revenues climbed 15% from February, on demand for notebook, opto-electronics boards and HDI boards.
 
Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) is close to reaching full utilization at its Changshu, China plant. Its plants in Suzhou, China and Taiwan are reporting 50% and 75% utilization rates respectively.