SAN JOSE, CA - Resurgence in demand for high performance, low cost materials for electrical and electronics product components and devices are likely to spur the use of conductive polymers in the electronics industry.

As stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, the electrically conducting polymers market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach 230.7 thousand metric tons by the year 2010. Lightweight, easy fabrication, low cost and high resistance to heat are prime factors driving growth in the marketplace.

The growth of conductive polymers market in the United States is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.08% from the years 2011 through 2015.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - After beginning the first quarter of 2008 with a 13.4% growth in machine tool exports, Taiwan`s major machine tool manufacturers Awea Mechantronic, Tong Tai Machine and Tool, Goodway Machine and Roundtop Machinery Industries are maintaining their brisk pace in equipment sales in the second quarter.

According to statistics compiled by Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), machinery exports reached US$3.851 billion in the first quarter of this year, up 13.4% or 9.7% from a year earlier.

Taiwanese companies, including high-tech companies, have significantly increased their investment in production equipment, with imports of machinery amounting to US$4.796 billion in the first quarter, up 29.1%, and 24.8% from a year earlier.