Philips investiert in neue Fab

Article Abstract:

Philips Semiconductors of the Netherlands is probably to build a new factory instead of buying the Siemens plant in North Tyneside . The new Philips plant would probably be built outside Europe together with a partner. Philips would need the new capacity from the second half of 2000. At the end of 1998, Philips is to take over the remaining 50% stake of a joint venture in B blingen, Germany, as IBM stops the production of DRAMs. While most semiconductor firms are cutting investments, Philips can afford expansion. In 1997, it was the second fastest growing chip producer after Intel. Philips is entering new business segments such as web TV, palm-top computers and identification and interconnection devices. Therefore, it has founded the Emerging Business Group. Because the wishes of the customers are quite unclear in this segment, Philips is focusing on standard "silicon system platforms", which can be used as the basis for different devices.

Comment:

Semicondustor co may probably build new factory outside of Europe instead of buying the Siemens plant in North Tyneside

Netherlands, Article, Philips Semiconductors (Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

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SWITZERLAND: CHIP PRODUCTION AT MICRONAS

Article Abstract:

The Swiss semiconductor producer Micronas has started the production of 6-inch wafers in a new factory. An investment project of about DM 210mn is to be completed by the end of 1998. The next step is the introduction of the new 5-[micro sign]m technology by the beginning of 1999. Micronas and the Fribourg-based subsidiary Intermetall are to produce 80% of their integrated circuits in their own factories, 20% in cooperation with UMC. In the Micronas group, Intermetall accounts for about 85% of the total turnover of about SFr 270mn. The most important field of application is consumer electronics. Micronas produces audio ICs for stereo TVs as well as video ICs. According to managing director Wolfgang Karlsbach, 80% of stereo TVs are equipped with Micronas chips. Micronas is also equipping satellites of US-based Worldspace with chips. Worldspace satellites transmit radio programmes to regions with poor terrestrial infrastructure, such as Africa.

Comment:

Micronas has started the production of 6-inch wafers in a new factory.

Switzerland, Expanded capacity, plant expansion, MU, Micronas

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GERMANY: COMPONENTS MARKET TO GROW BY 8.1%

Article Abstract:

Germany's market for electronic components will grow by 8.1% to a volume of EUR 14.3bn in 1999. The market for semiconductors will rise by 11.5% to EUR 8.04bn while that for electromechanical components will rise by 4.3% to EUR 2.57bn. The market segment for circuit boards will grow by 6.2% to EUR 1.50bn and that for tubes and displays by 12.5% to EUR 0.57bn. In contrast, the market segment for passive components will decrease by 0.9% to EUR 1.61bn. The leading customer is the automotive industry, purchasing components worth EUR 3.8bn, up 14%. The telecoms industry will buy components worth EUR 3.2bn, up 5.1%. The data communications sector will account for EUR 3.1bn, up 14.4%, and the industrial electronics sector for EUR 2.9bn, up 2.9%. The importance of the entertainment electronics sector for the electronic components market is further decreasing.

Germany, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Interconnection Devices, Electronic Connector Manufacturing, Electric Lighting & Wiring Equip, Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing, Electronic Components, Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing, Switchgear, Electric equipment, Electronic connectors

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