GT Advanced Technologies Books New Order for Polysilicon Production Equipment
MERRIMACK, N.H., Feb. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Advanced Technologies Inc., (OTC:GTATQ), today announced that it has received a new order with an existing customer in Asia for equipment used in the production of Trichlorosilane (TCS) as part of the Hydrochlorination process.
The order incorporates the sale of multiple, advanced heating systems that increase the conversion of TCS in the Hydrochlorination Fluid Bed Reactor by as much as 10% over traditional conversion rates.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide our customers with upgrades to their existing facilities as we continue to develop the next generation of higher efficiency TCS production equipment," said Dave Keck, vice president and general manager of GT's solar business. "Producers must operate their plants at the highest levels of productivity and efficiency to remain profitable. Our suite of polysilicon production equipment and technology enables customers to produce silicon at one of the lowest costs in the industry, which strengthens their competitive advantage."
MERRIMACK, N.H., Feb. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Advanced Technologies Inc., (OTC:GTATQ), today announced that it has received a new order with an existing customer in Asia for equipment used in the production of Trichlorosilane (TCS) as part of the Hydrochlorination process.
The order incorporates the sale of multiple, advanced heating systems that increase the conversion of TCS in the Hydrochlorination Fluid Bed Reactor by as much as 10% over traditional conversion rates.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide our customers with upgrades to their existing facilities as we continue to develop the next generation of higher efficiency TCS production equipment," said Dave Keck, vice president and general manager of GT's solar business. "Producers must operate their plants at the highest levels of productivity and efficiency to remain profitable. Our suite of polysilicon production equipment and technology enables customers to produce silicon at one of the lowest costs in the industry, which strengthens their competitive advantage."
