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To: Jay who wrote (46310)	1/23/1998 10:59:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Jay - Re: " Isn't it possible to buy and build in stages?" The physical plant and property probably represent about 50% to 70% of the cost. It must be essentially completed in toto - to make it useful. The remaining equipment may be bought in stages but that has some problems. You need a critical mass of equipment - at least one of every type. Having only one piece of equipment means that when that piece breaks down or needs a PM (Preventative Manitenance) the whole line stops - no spare equipment is available. A secondary problem is the installation of new equipment (bought in stages) into a functioning clean room - it disrupts and contaminates the clean room. This is often necessary but never a pleasant experience. Paul