Shin-Etsu Handotai announced a program to increase its 300mm silicon wafer production capacity, so as to reach an output of 300,000 wafers/month by the end of 2004.
April
Asia Silicones Monomer Limited in Thailand started commercial production of silicone monomer.
October
30-Year Anniversary of the start of operations by Shintech Incorporated.
December
Announcement of plans for integrated Polyvinyl Chloride facilities in the U.S.A.
December
Announcement of plans for major expansions of 300mm silicon wafer production capacity.
