Toshiba ceramic investment 15 billion yen to improve 300mm wafer production capacity

Toshiba announced that it would increase 300mm ceramic wafer production capacity. The company has previously announced plans in September 2007 to the existing 40 thousand / month production capacity increased to 50 thousand / month, but mainly due to customer demand further, so the company decided in March 2008 will add 50 thousand pieces per month, up to 100 thousand pieces per month.

The equipment investment will be responsible for the company's 300mm wafer - a wholly owned subsidiary of main plant in Niigata Toshiba ceramics. Plan to increase investment according to market trends and customer requirements. For the final establishment of 100 thousand production systems, is expected to require a total investment of about $1 million 500 thousand.