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		Article: Rapid Growth Projected for Chemicals and Materials in Solar Cells/Modules. The market for advanced chemicals and materials used in PV solar cells and modules will decline in 2009 to $2.3 billion before resuming strong growth to approximately $15 billion by 2015.
		Press Release: North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts May 2009 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.74
		Article: Signs of Increasing Investments in Fabs Tough times change the landscape for many regions. About 35 facilities will close in 2009 but some companies continue to invest and some are even hiring.
		Presentation: SEMICON Singapore 09 - Semiconductor Equipment/Materials Outlook An overview and outlook of the global semiconductor equipment and materials market. Also, includes a summary of the PV Market.
		Article: In a time of fab closures, a few fabs are springing up A summary of fabs that are closing and fabs that are planning to start operation. It includes a chart on the number of semiconductor fabs closed and fabs starting operation between 1995 and 2010.
		Press Release: North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts April 2009 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.65
		Press Release: Silicon Wafer Shipments Decline First Quarter 2009 Total silicon wafer area shipments were 940 million square inches during the most recent quarter, a 34 percent decrease from the 1,428 million square inches shipped during the previous quarter.
		Article: Singapore Diversifies for Growth amid Economic Uncertainties Despite economic uncertainties, Southeast Asia is positioning itself for the next growth cycle. Singapore leads this effort with plans for both semiconductor and PV manufacturing plants.
		Article: The Semiconductor Photomask Market: to $2.7 billion in 2011 The worldwide semiconductor photomask market is estimated to be $2.9 billion in 2008 and contract to $2.5 billion in 2009…$2.7 billion by 2011
		Article: Leadframe Unit Shipments Trends Show Signs of Recovery Recent news from top semiconductor companies and leading foundries indicate the business is beginning to pick up. Another sign indicating a change in direction is the recent data covering leadframe shipments.
		Press Release: North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts March 2009 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.61
		Article: Russian Spending Continues – Upcoming Semiconductor and Photovoltaic Investment Projects.
		Article: Silicon Reclaim Wafer Market: to $441 Million in 2011 The worldwide reclaim wafer market is estimated to be $585 million and 38 million wafers in 2008. By 2011, the market is expected to reach $441 million and 36 million wafers.
		Press Release: Semiconductor Materials Post Record Revenues for Fourth Straight Year
		Press Release: 2008 Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales of $29.52B Worldwide sales of semiconductor equipment totaled $29.52B in 2008, representing a year-over-year decline of 31 percent.
		Press Release: North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts February 2009 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.48
		Press Release: Polysilicon Shipments Reach 43,901 MT in 2008 Worldwide shipments for polysilicon consumed in the manufacture of both semiconductor and solar cell wafers reached 43,901 metric tons for 2008
		Article: Fab Investment Activity during the Downturn Investment levels are the lowest in over a decade. Spending on fab construction projects in 2009 is expected to be under $2 billion – the lowest level since 1999.
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