XINYU CITY,
TCS is the key chemical used in the production of polysilicon. Under the contract, Ganzhong's TCS plant will supply a minimum of 400 tons per month of TCS gas at favorable pricing beginning in May, 2008 and an expected minimum monthly supply of 1,600 tons per month beginning in August of 2008.
'We are pleased to enter into an agreement with Ganzhong to secure this key manufacturing material for our first polysilicon facility,' stated Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO. 'Ganzhong's close proximity to our polysilicon plant will enhance efficiencies. Through this contract with Ganzhong, we have secured 100% of our TCS requirements for planned polysilicon production in our first facility.'
About LDK Solar
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar
wafers, which are the principal raw material used to produce solar cells. LDK
sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic
products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, the company
provides wafer processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline
solar cell and module manufacturers. LDK's headquarters and manufacturing
facilities are located in Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi
province in the People's Republic of
About Jiangxi Ganzhong Chlorine & Caustic Company Ltd.
Ganzhong is specialized in the production of caustic and TCS chemicals.
Located in Zhangshu City, Jiangxi Province, it is one of the largest suppliers
of TCS in
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