An existing customer based in Asia has placed a follow-on order worth CHF 70 million with Meyer Burger for wafer slicing equipment and wafer inspection tools. Delivery of the complete order is expected during 2011, according to the company.

Subsidiary, MB Wafertec is to supply the wire saws, while subsidiary, Hennecke Systems is to supply the solar wafer inspection systems.

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