Scott,
Thank you for timely input.
Regards,
> Subj: Re: [TN] Marketwide Copper Price Increases-True Effect on the overall
> PCB Costs
> Date: 3/24/04 4:34:36 PM Eastern Standard Time
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> It is true that copper price as increased. But also has the epoxy resin,
> glass fabric and several other raw material used in the manufacturing of
> PCB's. The demand for material is so high right now, mostly driven by the
> China manufacturers, that even Dupont has stopped taking any more orders for
> their kapton material this year. Most of these price increases are based on
> demand and the demand is high. Look at the gas prices at the pump. China's
> consumption for energy is driving up the oil prices. I have even read where
> the Chinese government is buying ships and tearing them apart for the metal.
> Although we are not seeing a huge increase in orders lead times in Asia are
> now more than 20 weeks. I do not think that the copper is the only factor
> effecting the increases nor do I think that they will end any time soon.
>
> Scott Westheimer
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> From: "H. S. Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:18 PM
> Subject: [TN] Marketwide Copper Price Increases-True Effect on the overall
> PCB Costs
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> >To All,
> >
> >In the wake of marketwide price increases for various PCB material, (to
> >include but not limited to copper foil), someone in purchasing me the true
> effect
> >on the overall cost of the PCB.
> >
> >It is my understanding that copper constitutes approx. 10-15% of the
> overall
> >material costs; is this an accurate assessment? If so, how can this be
> >equated to the overall cost of a PCB?
> >
> >According to purchasing, this has been active topic of concern from most
> of
> >our suppliers, and they are seeking "insights" so as to make an informed
> >decision during this market trend.
> >
> >Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Hugh
> >
> >
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