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| | Marubeni Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) |
 | | Demand for glass substrate, which is harder and more durable than aluminum substrate, is expanding rapidly, as it is required for notebook PCs, portable audio, car navigation systems, mobile devices, etc., and other applications that require a high degree of shock resistance. |
 | | To date, Marubeni has sold aluminum substrates produced by Toyo Kohan's Kudamatsu plant (located in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture) and TOYO-MEMORY TECHNOLOGY SDN.BHD (located in Kedah, Malaysia; Ownership: Toyo Kohan 60%, Marubeni 40%). |
 | | Now, however, through the sale of glass substrates, which is predicted to see further growth, Marubeni will strengthen its market presence. |
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