with extended order visibility through the end of the first half

AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and interconnect solutions with 24 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors.

Also, a leader of the company noted, Laser Tek mainly supplied SMD (surface-mount-device) packaging materials and semiconductor equipment including laser trimmers and other led high bay light inspection tools, and they were optimistic about growth in its equipment business, with extended order visibility through the end of the first half.

In the LED equipment segment, the company expected to enjoy growing demand from the segment in 2011, as LED backlights were gaining market acceptance.

A privately owned company specializing in customized energy-efficient lighting solutions for the office, industry and retail segments. This acquisition complements LED Linear high bay light customer-centric innovation capabilities and strengthens its global leadership position in professional lighting solutions.