Asian Polysilicon Manufacturer Orders New CVD Equipment from GT Solar

GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR), a global provider of polysilicon production technology, crystalline ingot growth systems and related PV manufacturing services for the solar industry, today announced that it has signed contracts with a total value of more than $70 million with a leading Asian polysilicon manufacturer for new CVD equipment and related polysilicon production services.

“We are pleased to announce this new order for our polysilicon production equipment to one of Asia’s leading producers,” said Tom Gutierrez, president and chief executive officer of GT Solar. “The polysilicon market is ultimately a commodity market that will eventually be dominated by large, low-cost players. As polysilicon prices continue to decline, our polysilicon reactors, production services and process know-how play a significant role in helping our customers achieve the scale and cost structures they need to remain competitive in a price-sensitive market.”