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Aixtron to supply LDX with two CRIUS tools
The 31 x 2” MOCVD systems will enable LDX (LongDeXin) to satisfy the GaN-HB-LED market for use in backlights.
Aixtron said it has received an order from a new customer in China, LDX a joint venture by Zhejiang Longfei Industry and China Delixi Holding Group, founded in October 2009 for the purpose of strategic cooperation.
The order was placed in the first quarter of 2010, and LDX will use the systems for GaN HB-LED production. The two 31 x 2” MOCVD reactors will be delivered installed and commissioned by Aixtron in LDX's new factory in Shanghai in the second quarter of 2010.
Manager of the LED project, Mr. Lin Loufei said, "Our company has decided to make a strategic investment to enter the display backlighting business. This project requires rapid in-house LED development and the manufacturing of materials for epiwafer-based high brightness LEDs. We turned to Aixtron because of the company's experience and the technical know-how its support team can bring to our project. The success of this venture will greatly depend on these MOCVD systems. We look forward to working with AIXTRON to quickly and efficiently bring the new reactors into full production."
Zhejiang Longfei Industry based in China, specializes in the development and production of healthcare oxygen supply equipment, meters for industry and fire alarm and linkage control systems. Its products supply China as well as North America, Japan, Turkey, Nigeria, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Delixi Group established in 1984 and headquartered in Wenzhou, China, is one of the largest private-owned enterprises. The core businesses are production of high, medium, and low-voltage electric apparatus, transmission and transformation of power distribution, and industrial automatic control electrics. The business scope has been further expanded to trading and logistics services, mineral energy resources, environmental protection, renewable resources and Private Equity Investment.
