Corporate | 12 March 2012 12:03


Singulus Technologies received Final Acceptance for BLULINE II from Panasonic, Japan


SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous

12.03.2012 / 12:03

Press Release

Singulus Technologies received Final Acceptance for BLULINE II from Panasonic, Japan

– Panasonic starts BD-ROM Production with BLULINE II

– Approval for Single- and Dual-Layer BD-ROM Disc Production

Kahl am Main, March 12, 2012. The BLULINE II replication system from Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) has passed its Final Acceptance Test for the production of Single- and Dual-Layer BD-ROM Discs at Panasonic Corporation ('Panasonic').

The BLULINE II from SINGULUS is designed for the economical production of Blu-ray Discs (BD-ROM Single-Layer and Dual-Layer – BD-ROM SL/DL), based on the specifications issued by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). All production steps including molding, cooling, metallizing, wet-embossing, lacquering, UV curing and quality inspection are incorporated in the BLULINE II. Its functionality, speed and design have set a new benchmark for the industry. The delivery of a BLULINE II system to Panasonic is an important step for SINGULUS in providing the media industry reliable Blu-ray production systems.

'The final acceptance test run was based on production of both BD-ROM SL and BD-ROM DL discs during which an overall yield of well above 90% for BD-ROM SL and above 85% for BD-ROM DL was shown. The BLULINE II offers the conforming level of quality and reliability Panasonic needs for its business', said Mr. Toshinori Kishi, Director of Media Business Unit, Panasonic Corporation.

SINGULUS has become the global market leader with numerous Dual-Layer Blu-ray production systems at customer sites worldwide.

About Panasonic:
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 8.69 trillion yen (US$105 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2011. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/ .

Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray discs. The business activities in the division Nano Deposition are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semi-conductor technology. In addition, the company is reviewing other sectors and work areas where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating.

Disclaimer
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft. It is for information purposes only. The public offering of the notes of SINGULUS (the 'Offering') in Germany will exclusively be made on the basis of the securities prospectus approved by the German financial supervisory authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – BaFin) and which has been notified to the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and the Österreichische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA). The securities prospectus is available for download on the website of SINGULUS (www.singulus.de), the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (www.boerse-frankfurt.de) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu). This securities prospectus is the exclusive controlling document for purposes of the Offering and contains the information legally required to be provided to investors. Printed copies of the prospectus are available from the company. An investment into the notes of SINGULUS should be done only on the basis of this securities prospectus. This document and the information contained therein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan.




Contact:
SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Hanauer Landstraße 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890

Contact:
Maren Schuster, Investor Relations,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6188 440 612,
Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6181 98280 20 / +49 (0) 170 9202924



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Language: English
Company: SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG
Hanauer Landstrasse 103
63796 Kahl am Main
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)1709202924
Fax: +49 (0)6188 440-110
E-mail: bernhard.krause@go-metacom.de
Internet: www.singulus.de
ISIN: DE0007238909
WKN: 723890
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart
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