CDA Datenträger Albrecht is increasing its Blu-ray production capacities at its Suhl location in Germany ready to ship for the upcoming high season.

Major strategic investment by the independent manufacturer of optical storage media is in line with the company’s intention to be one of the “early adopters” and technology leaders within the industry.

CDA is reacting swiftly to increasing customer demand for Blu-ray products, particularly in the home entertainment range. “We do not expect any significant production levels before 2009,” says Dr Nicolaus Hettler, managing director of CDA, “but already at this point, we rise to our customers’ requirements to be a one-stop supplier for all formats. Our own production of Blu-ray discs is an investment in the future to further strengthen the market position of CDA.”

An initial investment has been made in a Singulus production line with a daily capacity of either 17,000 single-layer or 12,000 dual-layer discs. Production complies with the Blu-ray specifications and is intended for certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association.

CDA is also expanding its capacity for conventional DVD formats to meet an increasing demand.

The Germany company CDA is also engaged in the continuing development of its product portfolio with new technologies, such as HD Print, just as much part of the performance range of CDA as the innovations all such as the company’s watermark-like Vision embossing, the Holo Disc, and the RFID disc.

Story filed 26.08.08