DigiTimes has reported that Taiwan's disc manufacturers
are seeing an increase in OEM orders for blank DVD+R/-R media. According to the article, the increase is due to retailers replenishing
their inventories and the upcoming holiday season.
CMC Magnetics, Ritek, Prodisc Technology and Gigastorage, Taiwan-based
producers of optical discs, have seen a significant increase in OEM orders for blank DVD+R/-R discs since the beginning of September with
their production capacities being fully booked for the entire fourth quarter of 2007 or until January 2008, according to the companies.
However, since they are uncertain how long the demand will last the companies have not raised OEM quotes.
The amount of orders has
increased because international brands and large retail channels in the US and Europe have been replenishing their inventories, CMC and
Ritek indicated, adding that the demand stems from the summer season as well as the from the traditional peak period prior to the
Christmas and New Year holidays.
The article also points out that OEM quotes will stay the same for the time being.
However, OEM quotes are likely to go up if demand continues to grow. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes.
