ASPOCOMP GROUP OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE September 12, 2002,
8:00 amASPOCOMP´S CAPACITY UTILIZATION RATE IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF
2002 WILL BE BETTER THAN EXPECTEDAspocomp´s capacity utilization rate in the third quarter of
2002 will be better compared to the estimations given in
connection with first half´s interim report. However, the
loading by plant fluctuates. The reason for the improved
capacity utilization rate is the better than expected demand
of printed wiring boards in the Mobile segment.As a consequence of the increased loading, the set target of
the positive operative cash flow for the third quarter of 2002
will be reached and also the EBIT will be positive.For more information contact the President and CEO, Mr Jarmo
Niemi by telephone at +358 9 759 70711ASPOCOMP GROUP OYJ
Jarmo Niemi
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Aspocomp Group is one of the leading high-tech printed wiring
board (PWB) manufacturers in the world. Besides PWBs, Aspocomp
manufactures hybrid circuits and mechanical assemblies for
mobile handsets, telecommunication infrastructure as well as
the automotive and other industries. Production facilities are
located in Finland, China and Thailand. In 2001, the company´s
net sales amounted to EUR 220 million. The number of personnel
at the end of June 2002 was 2.813. Further information at
www.aspocomp.com.