Differing trends in thin-film and crystalline solar segments
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - The Komax Group is announcing 15 redundancies at its Rotkreuz plantas a result of the unsatisfactory order situation in its Solarbusiness unit's thin-film segment. By contrast, the crystallinesegment's order situation has improved in recent months.The Komax Group is responding to the unsatisfactory order situationin its Solar business unit's thin-film segment by modifying thestructures at its Rotkreuz plant. There will be around 15redundancies and short-time working will be stepped up. Customersremain reticent about investing in thin-film systems.In contrast to the thin-film segment, the crystalline business, whichaccounts for some 80 percent of Komax Solar's sales, has performedwell. Above all the company is benefitting from major orders fromAsia.Background information on the Komax GroupAs a machinery producer, Komax is global leader with a market shareof around 40 percent in crimp-to-crimp machines for thewire-processing market. In addition to this, the Komax portfolio ofproducts and services ranges from wire cutting and stripping machinesall the way to systems for the fully automated manufacture ofcomplete wire harnesses.In the photovoltaics field, Komax is a worldwide supplier of machinesfor the production of crystalline and thin-film modules. Its aim isto expand its global leadership in stringing to the other areas ofits product portfolio.In the medical technology sector, Komax produces, for example,machine systems for the manufacture of inhalers and insulin deliveryor injection systems. In this field, too, Komax is among the world'sleading suppliers.The Komax Group operates production facilities in Switzerland,France, the United States, Malaysia and China. Finally, Komax offersprofessional service back-up in over 50 countries.Contact:Komax Holding AG Direct dial +41 41 455 06 16Dominik Slappnig Fax +41 41 450 10 24Head of Investor Relations & dominik.slappnig(at)komaxgroup.comCorporate Communicationswww.komaxgroup.comThe media release can be downloaded from the following link:http://hugin.info/100418/R/1354004/328108.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 10.11.2009 - 18:00 Uhr
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