Pricing trends have improved in the Chinese LED industry, compared to the same period last year, said San’an Optoelectronics Fujian Province Vice President Simon Lin at LEDforum Taipei 2013. San’an Opto electronics 4Q13 revenue performance is kept at a growth rate of five to eight percent. With most equipment reaching full production capacity, the company is planning to add 100 MOCVD equipment in 2014.

San’an Optoelectronics MOCVD equipment has increased from 140 to 160 since Sept. 2013. The company is optimistic that lighting market demands will continue to grow in 2014. Aside from R&D equipment, remaining MOCVD equipment has reached full capacity. Therefore, the company estimates it will be adding 100 MOCVD equipment in 2014.

Lin emphasized, though, adding 100 MOCVD equipment is just plans for its current phase. Whether the company will execute the plan in 2014, will depend on market development observations. If demands exceed expectations, there is still the possibility of installing more machines.