Articles tagged with: Corning

Quake disrupts Corning glass plant in Japan

Corning said Tuesday its output of liquid-crystal-display glass will be lower than expected in the third quarter after an earthquake halted glass production at a plant in Japan. more

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Corning 2Q profit skids, but beats forecast

Corning said Monday its second-quarter earnings skidded to $611 million from results inflated by a big one-time gain a year ago, but the specialty glass maker still beat Wall Street expectations on resurgent demand for its flat-screen television monitors. more

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Corning to Supply Scratch-Resistant Glass for Samsung Touchscreen Phones

Speciality glass manufacturer, corning says that it has won a contract to supply its "Gorilla" glass as the protective cover glass for Samsung UltraTOUCH mobile phones. corning's Gorilla glass is designed so that after undergoing a chemical strengthening process, it provides device manufacturers with a highly durable, scratch-resistant cover glass for touch screens and flat portable displays.  more

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S&P Equity Research Sees Telecom Services, Equipment Demand Shift

With competition increasing and voice revenues declining, demand for broadband connections and the related network capacity needs will be the catalysts for telecommunications services and equipment revenue growth, according to a new report released by Standard & Poor's Equity Research. High penetration rates in developed markets, like the U.S. and Europe, are limiting new subscriber opportunities, so wireline telecommunications companies are looking to revamp network offerings with innovative technologies, such as fiber lines, to enhance service delivery. Service providers and equipment suppliers also are looking at emerging markets, including Latin America and Asia, to increase market share through improved connectivity.  more

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