Csun Manufacturing Has Indicated Orders From PCB

Equipment maker Csun Manufacturing has indicated orders from PCB, semiconductor, LED and printing industries are stable through the end of June. Book-to-bill (B/B) ratio in first-half 2012 is likely to increase to 1.4-1.5. The market believes Csun's consolidated revenues in May will increase above 40% on month. During the opening ceremony of Csun's new plant in Taichung, Taiwan, Wang Baiwei, general manager of Csun, indicated that June revenues are likely to exceed those in May. Csun reportedly received large orders from the traditional sector. The firm has also been delivering patterned sapphire substrate (PSS) equipment. Csun still has orders worth NT$1.5-2 billion (US$50.47-67.29 million) waiting for delivery. Through its subsidiary, Csun has also been developing mono-like solar technologies. The market believes sales of PCB equipment will account for 40% of Csun's 2012 total revenues while TFT LCD equipment will account for 30%. Sales of semiconductor equipment (including LED and solar) will account for 15-20% of total revenues. Source: DIGITIMES