Dowa Holdings to Increase Output of Copper Rolled Products in 2H

Dowa Holdings announced on Tuesday the firm planned to increase output of copper rolled products by 8.9% to average 4,375 tonnes per month in second half of fiscal 2006 ending March 2007 from the same period of fiscal 2005. The firm plans to increase output especially for tin reflow plating products and alloyed copper sheet and strip, which are high value added products. The firm aims to expand the sales mainly for auto related products and connector pin for consumer electronics.