CHIBA, JAPAN – The
top semiconductor equipment manufacturers last week predicted the market
would grow 3,7% in 2007, followed by 13% in 2008, ultimately hitting $50.42 billion by 2009, the SEMI
trade group said.
Survey respondents project 2006 sales will reach $40.64 billion, a 24% gain year-over-year.
The forecast is based on interviews conducted between late October and November with companies representing a majority of the total sales volume for the global semiconductor equipment industry.