Taiwan-based Spirox, which distributes IC packaging and testing equipment, has newly signed a distribution agency contract with Osai Automation Systems, allowing it to sell the Italy-based supplier's chipmaking equipment and solutions in in the Greater China region. This, coupled with strong demand from Chinese clients, will boost Spirox's revenues in second-half 2019, according to company sources.
Spirox experienced lackluster revenue performance in the first half after stopping in mid-March distributing US-based Xcerra's backend semiconductor equipment - which accounted for the majority of Siprox's inbound shipments.
But Spirox expects a drastic revenue upturn for the second half, estimating a surge by over 70% on year to NT$2.6 billion (US$83.65 million) for a 70% share of its projected revenues for 2019.
The latest estimation is partly based on the addition of Osai to its distribution list. Spirox president Henry Kao said his company will sell a variety of Osai products in the Greater China region, including sensor testing equipment, power module test handlers, and burn-in automation solutions.
Spirox chairman Jack Chen also noted that his company will land distribution rights for up to 20 brand suppliers by the end of 2019, and some have started contributing revenues in the third quarter.
Chen stressed that the firm's ratio of revenues from China will soar to over 50% in 2019, as clients there are aggressively demanding advanced equipment and solutions to support their semiconductor development
Article translated by Willis Ke
