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		<title><![CDATA[Semiconductor equipment bookings flat, book-to-bill ratio remains above 1.0]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Describing bookings as flat, SEMI reported that North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $756.2 million in orders in October 2009 and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.10. The ratio, based on data from SEMI's October 2009 Book-to-Bill Report published Thursday, means that $110 worth of orders was received for every...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:04 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI: Bookings rise y/y for first time since May 2007, industry continues to improve]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The semiconductor industry's overall situation continued to improve in September, according to the latest data from SEMI. North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $732.8 million in orders in September and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.17, according to SEMI's September book-to-bill report. A book-to-bill of 1.17 means that $117 worth...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:23:45 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI book-to-bill ratio climbs above parity for first time since January 2007]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $569.7 million in orders in July and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.06, according to the July book-to-bill report published this week by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 1.06 means that $106 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:17:25 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Semiconductor Equipment Outlook Better, but Still Bad]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Semiconductor equipment sales in North America are improving, according to industry group Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International SEMI. That's the good news. The bad is that although investment is up, which would indicate some increasing confidence among manufacturers, it is still "near historically low levels." And global spending on fabrication...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:54:28 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts September 2008 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.76]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $754 million in orders in September 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.76 according to the September 2008 Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 0.76 means that $76 worth of orders were received for every $100 of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI Announces Launch of New SOLARCON Events in Korea, China, and Singapore]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEMI, the global trade association for the microelectronics manufacturing industry and organizer of SEMICON® expositions, and PV Group, the global association for the photovoltaic PV manufacturing supply chain, have announced the launch of SOLARCON, a new series of trade events dedicated to serving the rapidly growing photovoltaic manufacturing market. ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI and SolarTech Announce Strategic Photovoltaic Partnership]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEMI PV Group, the global industry association serving the PV/solar manufacturing supply chain, and SolarTech, an initiative of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a consortium of leaders in the solar industry, committed to reducing the barriers to Solar -- today announced a collaboration agreement that is expected to benefit the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI Outlines Vision for the Global PV Industry]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The SEMI PV Group today announced the publication of a White Paper that details a strong future vision for the PV industry, presenting strategies the industry can implement now to help ensure a sustainable and profitable growth.  The White Paper, "The Perfect Industry -- The Race to Excellence in...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI Names Sathya Prasad President of SEMI India]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEMI today announced the appointment of Sathya Prasad to the position of president of SEMI India effective immediately. Prasad assumes full responsibility for SEMI operations in India and will oversee development of the association's programs, committees, products and services in the region.  He is responsible for relationships with SEMI...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEMI Commends Congress for Passage of Critical Tax Extensions]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEMI joins many others in the business community in commending Congress for taking action to stabilize the economy through passage of the financial rescue package.  This package included extension of many tax measures, such as an eight-year extension of the investment tax credit ITC for solar energy through 2016...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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