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Japan - Furukawa Electric to launch new wire-harness plants in Brazil, India, China - 0 views

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Japan's Furukawa Electric has announced plans to build new wire-harness plants in Brazil, India and China over the next 3 years. The firm is also following a strategy to acquire majority stakes in its joint venture production sites around the world. In China, where a new harness plant is planned for Wuhan - to add to the 5 existing Chinese auto-parts plants - sales are expected to reach ¥32-35bn in 2013.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's Furukawa Electric has announced plans to build new wire-harness plants in Brazil, India and China over the next 3 years. The firm is also following a strategy to acquire majority stakes in its joint venture production sites around the world. In China, where a new harness plant is planned for Wuhan - to add to the 5 existing Chinese auto-parts plants - sales are expected to reach ¥32-35bn in 2013.</div>

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Japan - J-Power Systems' overseas expansion - 0 views

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J-Power Systems, the high-voltage cables jv between Japan's Sumitomo Electric Industries and Hitachi Cable, is currently preparing to manufacture cables abroad in India and Saudi Arabia and says its new mid-term plan for fiscal 2010-2015 will increase the ratio of overseas sales from 40% to 50%. It is also considering adding two more overseas production factories.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">J-Power Systems, the high-voltage cables jv between Japan's Sumitomo Electric Industries and Hitachi Cable, is currently preparing to manufacture cables abroad in India and Saudi Arabia and says its new mid-term plan for fiscal 2010-2015 will increase the ratio of overseas sales from 40% to 50%. It is also considering adding two more overseas production factories.</div>

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Japan - SWCC Showa Group continues to reorganise its wire harness business - 0 views

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Japan's SWCC Showa Holdings says its domestic wire harness production subsidiary, Daiji, will close its Itami plant in Japan, to integrate the operation into its Okayama plant. In October, two wire harness production subsidiaries in Dongguan, China, were integrated into a single plant (Dongguan Showa Interconnect Products). The ongoing reorganisation is a response to the trend in recent years for Showa's main wire harness customers - Japanese electric appliance makers - to transfer operations to China and Southeast Asia.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's SWCC Showa Holdings says its domestic wire harness production subsidiary, Daiji, will close its Itami plant in Japan, to integrate the operation into its Okayama plant. In October, two wire harness production subsidiaries in Dongguan, China, were integrated into a single plant (Dongguan Showa Interconnect Products). The ongoing reorganisation is a response to the trend in recent years for Showa's main wire harness customers - Japanese electric appliance makers - to transfer operations to China and Southeast Asia.</div>

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Japan - Exports of refined copper rose by 4.2% y-o-y in October - 0 views

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According to data released by the Ministry of Finance in Japan, exports of refined copper in October increased by 4.2% y-o-y to 39,197t. It was reported that more than a third was dispatched to China. The figure was also up by 4.2% compared with September, supported by recovered demand from the automotive and semiconductor sectors. Shipments to Taiwan amounted for 31.5% of the total, up from 25% in September. South Korea corresponded to 5% of total exports compared to 6% in September.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to data released by the Ministry of Finance in Japan, exports of refined copper in October increased by 4.2% y-o-y to 39,197t. It was reported that more than a third was dispatched to China. The figure was also up by 4.2% compared with September, supported by recovered demand from the automotive and semiconductor sectors. Shipments to Taiwan amounted for 31.5% of the total, up from 25% in September. South Korea corresponded to 5% of total exports compared to 6% in September.</div>

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Japan - Copper, copper alloy product output down 12% y/y in October - 0 views

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The Japan Copper and Brass Association said on 24 November preliminary data shows Japan's output of copper and copper alloy fabricated products, including sheets and tubes, dropped 12% y/y in October, to 69,218 tonnes. This is the 15th consecutive month of decline, but October production was the highest level and the slowest drop since last November. Demand for pipes for air conditioners remains subdued, but there is some recovery in the semiconductor, auto and electronics sectors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Japan Copper and Brass Association said on 24 November preliminary data shows Japan's output of copper and copper alloy fabricated products, including sheets and tubes, dropped 12% y/y in October, to 69,218 tonnes. This is the 15th consecutive month of decline, but October production was the highest level and the slowest drop since last November. Demand for pipes for air conditioners remains subdued, but there is some recovery in the semiconductor, auto and electronics sectors.</div>

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Japan - Sumitomo Electric to improve profitability for FY2010 - 0 views

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Sumitomo Electric Industries' on 30 October reported sales in H1 (ended Sep) of fiscal 2009 were down 35% y/y at ¥812.3bn, and posted ¥9.7bn net loss (against ¥39.7bn profit a year ago) and ¥7.0bn operating loss (against ¥49.2bn profit). However the automobile business unit - main output automotive wiring harness - in Q2 posted ¥5.5bn operating profit against Q1's ¥8.6bn loss and forecasts ¥20.1bn operating profit in H2 (ended Mar'10). President Masayoshi Matsumoto said the firm expects improved profitability in fiscal 2010 though automobile demand could slow in April-June when automakers plan to reduce output by 20-30% from Jan-March.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sumitomo Electric Industries' on 30 October reported sales in H1 (ended Sep) of fiscal 2009 were down 35% y/y at ¥812.3bn, and posted ¥9.7bn net loss (against ¥39.7bn profit a year ago) and ¥7.0bn operating loss (against ¥49.2bn profit). However the automobile business unit - main output automotive wiring harness - in Q2 posted ¥5.5bn operating profit against Q1's ¥8.6bn loss and forecasts ¥20.1bn operating profit in H2 (ended Mar'10). President Masayoshi Matsumoto said the firm expects improved profitability in fiscal 2010 though automobile demand could slow in April-June when automakers plan to reduce output by 20-30% from Jan-March.</div>

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Japan - Copper semis output fell by 17% y-o-y in September - 0 views

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The Japan Copper and Brass Association said that copper semis output in Japan fell by 17% y-o-y to 66,145t in September. But from a m-o-m perspective, September rose by 5%, the sixth consecutive monthly improvement. It was reported that even though it was the 14th y-o-y decline, the decrease narrowed supported by the pick up in demand from the semiconductor, automobile and electronics industries. It is expected that demand in FY2009 will amount to 713,930t; that will be the lowest level since FY1975 and will represent an 11% contraction compared with FY2008.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Japan Copper and Brass Association said that copper semis output in Japan fell by 17% y-o-y to 66,145t in September. But from a m-o-m perspective, September rose by 5%, the sixth consecutive monthly improvement. It was reported that even though it was the 14th y-o-y decline, the decrease narrowed supported by the pick up in demand from the semiconductor, automobile and electronics industries. It is expected that demand in FY2009 will amount to 713,930t; that will be the lowest level since FY1975 and will represent an 11% contraction compared with FY2008.</div>

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Japan - Copper wire & cable shipments fell by 17% y-o-y in September - 0 views

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Japan wire & cable

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According to data released by the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, Japanese copper wire and cable offtake in September contracted by 17% y-o-y, the 12th sequential monthly decrease. Shipments in September amounted to an estimated 57,800t, a 14% m-o-m increase. The copper wire and cable sales forecast for FY2009 has been revised down to 648,000t compared to an earlier projection of 705,000t.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to data released by the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, Japanese copper wire and cable offtake in September contracted by 17% y-o-y, the 12th sequential monthly decrease. Shipments in September amounted to an estimated 57,800t, a 14% m-o-m increase. The copper wire and cable sales forecast for FY2009 has been revised down to 648,000t compared to an earlier projection of 705,000t. </div>

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Japan - Smelters plan cautious H2 copper output rise - 1 views

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Japan's top six copper smelters are together planning a cautious increase of output in fiscal H2 (Oct09-Mar10), to a combined 764,058 tonnes which will be 3.3% up y/y and 2.6% up on H1. But several will stop short of restoring full production and Pan Pacific Copper (Japan's top copper smelter) will produce 1.6% less than a year ago, citing tight raw material supplies. Sumitomo Metal Mining's H2 output will be 0.9% down y/y, Mitsubishi Materials' 20% up (last H2's output was affected by repairs at its Naoshima smelter), Dowa Holdings' 13% up, Furukawa's 0.9%. up, and Nittetsu Mining's 0.9% down.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's top six copper smelters are together planning a cautious increase of output in fiscal H2 (Oct09-Mar10), to a combined 764,058 tonnes which will be 3.3% up y/y and 2.6% up on H1. But several will stop short of restoring full production and Pan Pacific Copper (Japan's top copper smelter) will produce 1.6% less than a year ago, citing tight raw material supplies. Sumitomo Metal Mining's H2 output will be 0.9% down y/y, Mitsubishi Materials' 20% up (last H2's output was affected by repairs at its Naoshima smelter), Dowa Holdings' 13% up, Furukawa's 0.9%. up, and Nittetsu Mining's 0.9% down.</div>

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Japan - H2 copper output to rise at Mitsubishi Materials, Furukawa - 0 views

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Mitsubishi Materials Corp. said on 1 October it plans to produce 156,102 tonnes copper in fiscal H2 (Oct'09-Mar'10), which is 20% up on the year ago period (when output was affected by repairs at the Naoshima smelter). The company had said in August it would return to full production, the first major Japanese smelter to reverse cuts forced by the economic downturn. Today, Furukawa Co. Ltd. also announced that its copper output in fiscal H2 will rise, by 0.9% y-o-y to 43,385 tonnes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mitsubishi Materials Corp. said on 1 October it plans to produce 156,102 tonnes copper in fiscal H2 (Oct'09-Mar'10), which is 20% up on the year ago period (when output was affected by repairs at the Naoshima smelter). The company had said in August it would return to full production, the first major Japanese smelter to reverse cuts forced by the economic downturn. Today, Furukawa Co. Ltd. also announced that its copper output in fiscal H2 will rise, by 0.9% y-o-y to 43,385 tonnes.</div>

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Japan - Pan Pacific Copper sees domestic demand improvement - 0 views

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Pan Pacific Copper Co Ltd, Japan's top copper smelter, says its sees domestic demand improving with each month and the company has produced more copper in the first half of the fiscal year than it planned. Earlier this year demand had plunged to half the usual levels, forcing the company to cut output by 10% in Jan-March. It had planned a 7% cut for the year to the end of next March, but with the domestic recovery and robust exports to China it has only had to cut output by 4-5% in April-September. However, disruption of raw material supplies by recent force majeure problems at mines will make a return to full production difficult.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Pan Pacific Copper Co Ltd, Japan's top copper smelter, says its sees domestic demand improving with each month and the company has produced more copper in the first half of the fiscal year than it planned. Earlier this year demand had plunged to half the usual levels, forcing the company to cut output by 10% in Jan-March. It had planned a 7% cut for the year to the end of next March, but with the domestic recovery and robust exports to China it has only had to cut output by 4-5% in April-September. However, disruption of raw material supplies by recent force majeure problems at mines will make a return to full production difficult.</div>

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Japan - August copper product output hints at recovery - 0 views

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Japan's output of rolled copper products rose 2.2% in August from July, according to preliminary data from the Japan Copper and Brass Association, fed by an increase in demand from the semiconductor and auto sectors. However the seasonally adjusted figure of 63,224 tonnes is still 21% down on August last year. The association also said it expects demand for the year to March 2010 to total 713,930 tonnes - down 11.5% y-o-y and the lowest since the year ended March 1976.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's output of rolled copper products rose 2.2% in August from July, according to preliminary data from the Japan Copper and Brass Association, fed by an increase in demand from the semiconductor and auto sectors. However the seasonally adjusted figure of 63,224 tonnes is still 21% down on August last year. The association also said it expects demand for the year to March 2010 to total 713,930 tonnes - down 11.5% y-o-y and the lowest since the year ended March 1976. </div>

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Japan - Wire and cable shipments in August down by 17.7 % y-o-y - 0 views

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Japan wire cable shipments

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According to data released by the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, wire and cable shipments in Japan amounted to an estimated 50,100t in August compared to 58,032t in July. On a y-o-y basis, that was a decline of 17.7%. While there are signs that market demand is improving, the figure indicates that the widely expected economic recovery is not solid yet.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to data released by the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, wire and cable shipments in Japan amounted to an estimated 50,100t in August compared to 58,032t in July. On a y-o-y basis, that was a decline of 17.7%. While there are signs that market demand is improving, the figure indicates that the widely expected economic recovery is not solid yet. </div>

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Japan - Fujikura's cable business recovers with copper price rise - 0 views

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After initially forecasting a ¥1.1bn operating loss for the fiscal year ending March 2010, Japan's Fujikura Ltd says it now expects its cable and systems business will recover to the break-even point on an operating basis, thanks to a recovery in copper prices. The cable and systems business handles many products whose prices are linked to copper, such as power cables, communications cables and coated wires. Sales volumes this year are expected to be down 20-30% due to weaker capital spending in the private sector. But since the end of March 2009 three-month futures prices for copper on the London Metal Exchange have climbed nearly 60%, and the half year operating loss forecast has now shrunk from ¥1.9bn to ¥800m.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After initially forecasting a ¥1.1bn operating loss for the fiscal year ending March 2010, Japan's Fujikura Ltd says it now expects its cable and systems business will recover to the break-even point on an operating basis, thanks to a recovery in copper prices. The cable and systems business handles many products whose prices are linked to copper, such as power cables, communications cables and coated wires. Sales volumes this year are expected to be down 20-30% due to weaker capital spending in the private sector. But since the end of March 2009 three-month futures prices for copper on the London Metal Exchange have climbed nearly 60%, and the half year operating loss forecast has now shrunk from ¥1.9bn to ¥800m.</div>

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Japan - Furukawa Electric's magnet wire production recovers - 0 views

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Furukawa Electric has reported a recent improvement in its magnet wire production, and plans a monthly production in fiscal 2009 (ending March 2010) of 1,500 tonnes of enamelled wire and 85,000 km of triple insulated magnet wire; this is 70-75% (for enamelled wire) and 80-85% (for triple insulated magnet wire) of the peak levels produced in April-September 2008. Enamelled wire production could reach 1,700-1,800 tonnes per month in October 2009-March 2010. Furukawa Electric's domestic magnet wire production is being consolidated into its Mie Works in order to cut costs; production at its Hiratsuka Works will transfer to Mie within 2009.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Furukawa Electric has reported a recent improvement in its magnet wire production, and plans a monthly production in fiscal 2009 (ending March 2010) of 1,500 tonnes of enamelled wire and 85,000 km of triple insulated magnet wire; this is 70-75% (for enamelled wire) and 80-85% (for triple insulated magnet wire) of the peak levels produced in April-September 2008. Enamelled wire production could reach 1,700-1,800 tonnes per month in October 2009-March 2010. Furukawa Electric's domestic magnet wire production is being consolidated into its Mie Works in order to cut costs; production at its Hiratsuka Works will transfer to Mie within 2009.</div>

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Caroline Millar on 03 Sep 09

Furukawa Electric has reported a recent improvement in its magnet wire production, and plans a monthly production in fiscal 2009 (ending March 2010) of 1,500 tonnes of enamelled wire and 85,000 km of triple insulated magnet wire; this is 70-75% (for enamelled wire) and 80-85% (for triple insulated magnet wire) of the peak levels produced in April-September 2008. Enamelled wire production could reach 1,700-1,800 tonnes per month in October 2009-March 2010. Furukawa Electric's domestic magnet wire production is being consolidated into its Mie Works in order to cut costs; production at its Hiratsuka Works will transfer to Mie within 2009.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Furukawa Electric has reported a recent improvement in its magnet wire production, and plans a monthly production in fiscal 2009 (ending March 2010) of 1,500 tonnes of enamelled wire and 85,000 km of triple insulated magnet wire; this is 70-75% (for enamelled wire) and 80-85% (for triple insulated magnet wire) of the peak levels produced in April-September 2008. Enamelled wire production could reach 1,700-1,800 tonnes per month in October 2009-March 2010. Furukawa Electric's domestic magnet wire production is being consolidated into its Mie Works in order to cut costs; production at its Hiratsuka Works will transfer to Mie within 2009.</div>

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Japan - July copper product output up 6% from June - 0 views

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Japan's output of rolled copper and alloy fabricated products ( including sheets and tubes) in July was 62,800 tonnes, which was up 6.1% from 59,188 tonnes in June but down 26.4% from 85,377 tonnes a year ago, according to preliminary data from the Japan Copper and Brass Association on August 27. This is the highest monthly output achieved since November last year; March's output this year (34,512 tonnes) was the lowest since November 1974.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's output of rolled copper and alloy fabricated products ( including sheets and tubes) in July was 62,800 tonnes, which was up 6.1% from 59,188 tonnes in June but down 26.4% from 85,377 tonnes a year ago, according to preliminary data from the Japan Copper and Brass Association on August 27. This is the highest monthly output achieved since November last year; March's output this year (34,512 tonnes) was the lowest since November 1974.</div>

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Japan - July copper cable shipments at highest since November - 0 views

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Japan's copper wire and cable shipments rose in July to 58,200 metric tonnes, the highest level in eight months, up 8.9% from June (and up 30% from May), but down 21 % from 73,244 tonnes a year ago, according to the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, with the domestic construction sector still particularly hard hit. The 305,818 tonnes shipped from January to June is the lowest six-month level since the first half of 1975 and is 27% down yr/yr; automobile sector shipments fell 46.3% yr/yr to 25,985 tonnes, those to the electric machine and appliance sectors fell 42.4% to 58,974 tonnes and those to the construction and wholesale sectors fell 17.9% to 140,492 tonnes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japan's copper wire and cable shipments rose in July to 58,200 metric tonnes, the highest level in eight months, up 8.9% from June (and up 30% from May), but down 21 % from 73,244 tonnes a year ago, according to the Japanese Electric Wire and Cable Makers' Association, with the domestic construction sector still particularly hard hit. The 305,818 tonnes shipped from January to June is the lowest six-month level since the first half of 1975 and is 27% down yr/yr; automobile sector shipments fell 46.3% yr/yr to 25,985 tonnes, those to the electric machine and appliance sectors fell 42.4% to 58,974 tonnes and those to the construction and wholesale sectors fell 17.9% to 140,492 tonnes. </div>

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Japan - Fujikura announced first quarter sales declined 28.7% - 0 views

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Fujikura Dia Cable (FDC), the joint venture of Fujikura and Mitsubishi Cable Industries, announced a 14% year-on-year decline in their building cables shipment for the period April-September 2008. FDC describe the current situation as a difficult one, especially due to weak demand. The manufacturer, facing decreased inventory value due to falling copper prices, has to sell at relatively low prices reducing profit margins. FDC cable shipments fell by 8% in 2007 and the initial target for 2008 was to grow back to the 2006 level. However, this was revised down because of sales results. Overall profitability is also affected by rising prices of insulating and sheathing materials.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fujikura Dia Cable (FDC), the joint venture of Fujikura and Mitsubishi Cable Industries, announced a 14% year-on-year decline in their building cables shipment for the period April-September 2008. FDC describe the current situation as a difficult one, especially due to weak demand. The manufacturer, facing decreased inventory value due to falling copper prices, has to sell at relatively low prices reducing profit margins. FDC cable shipments fell by 8% in 2007 and the initial target for 2008 was to grow back to the 2006 level. However, this was revised down because of sales results. Overall profitability is also affected by rising prices of insulating and sheathing materials.</div>

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Susanna Keung on 05 Aug 09

Japanese electric wire and cable manufacturer Fujikura Ltd reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2009. The company achieved sales of ¥112.93b (US$1.19b) for the first quarter, 28.7% lower than the same period a year ago. Operating income for the first quarter was ¥1.84b (US$19.4m), 50.3% lower than the year-ago level. Net income for the same period was ¥111m (US$1.17m), 94.3% lower than a year ago. The company is expecting to make a net loss of ¥800m (US$8.43m) for the first half ending 30 September 2009.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Japanese electric wire and cable manufacturer Fujikura Ltd reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2009. The company achieved sales of ¥112.93b (US$1.19b) for the first quarter, 28.7% lower than the same period a year ago. Operating income for the first quarter was ¥1.84b (US$19.4m), 50.3% lower than the year-ago level. Net income for the same period was ¥111m (US$1.17m), 94.3% lower than a year ago. The company is expecting to make a net loss of ¥800m (US$8.43m) for the first half ending 30 September 2009.</div>

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Hitachi Cable Ltd. announced on 29 July it plans to sell Hong Kong-based wire production subsidiary Huanan Wire & Cable Service Co., within the month, to 15% stake-holder Hayakawa Densen Kogyo Co. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Huanan Wire has a factory in Shenzhen which produces general-purpose wire used in electronic equipment. Hitachi Cable now intends to concentrate production in that region on high-value-added products such as cables for medical equipment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hitachi Cable Ltd. announced on 29 July it plans to sell Hong Kong-based wire production subsidiary Huanan Wire & Cable Service Co., within the month, to 15% stake-holder Hayakawa Densen Kogyo Co. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Huanan Wire has a factory in Shenzhen which produces general-purpose wire used in electronic equipment. Hitachi Cable now intends to concentrate production in that region on high-value-added products such as cables for medical equipment.</div>

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Japan - Mitsui Kinzoku, Furukawa Electric increase output of ultrathin foil - 0 views

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japan mitsui kinzoku furukawa ultrathin copper foil output

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Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. (the global leader in copper foil, also known as Mitsui Kinzoku) has invested ¥2bn to raise monthly production capacity for 1-5 micron copper foil at its Ageo, Saitama Prefecture plant from 450,000 to 600,000 sq. meters (by this month's end); by 2011 they expect to achieve 1 million sq. meters capacity. Furukawa Electric began producing 3-micron foil last year at its factory in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture and has started shipping samples of 1-2 micron: it plans to increase output capacity to 50,000-60,000 sq. meters a month by next March, and to 100,000 sq. meters by March 2011.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. (the global leader in copper foil, also known as Mitsui Kinzoku) has invested ¥2bn to raise monthly production capacity for 1-5 micron copper foil at its Ageo, Saitama Prefecture plant from 450,000 to 600,000 sq. meters (by this month's end); by 2011 they expect to achieve 1 million sq. meters capacity. Furukawa Electric began producing 3-micron foil last year at its factory in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture and has started shipping samples of 1-2 micron: it plans to increase output capacity to 50,000-60,000 sq. meters a month by next March, and to 100,000 sq. meters by March 2011.</div>

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