Chip Equipment Sales Remain Strong

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SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 28, 2018 – The semiconductor capital equipment market continues to hum along with sales remaining on an upward trajectory in February, with market watchers continuing to anticipate a fourth consecutive year of fab tool spending growth.

The three-month moving average of fab tool sales for North American and Japanese semiconductor gear makers increased on both a sequential and annual basis, according to industry trade groups.

SEMI, the trade association that represents North American semiconductor equipment vendors, reported that North American equipment firms posted $2.41 billion in worldwide bookings in February, up 2 percent from January and up 22 percent compared to February 2017.

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