Sharp to Start LCD Module Production in Poland in January 2007

Tokyo, Japan, Dec 27, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Manufacturing Poland Sp.zo.o. (SMPL), a manufacturing and sales subsidiary of LCD modules located in the Republic of Poland, will begin production of LCD TV modules in January 2007. Initial production capacity at SMPL will be 100,000 modules per month.

SMPL was established in Lysomice in the north-central part of the Republic of Poland in April 2006. This plant will begin production of LCD modules which will be embedded in large-screen LCD TVs for the European market to be manufactured at Sharp's plant in Spain and Loewe's plant in Germany.

In addition, SMPL is considering manufacturing LCD TVs in 2007 to meet the growing demand in the European market.

Profile of SMPL

Location        Lysomice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship, Republic of Poland
Company name    Sharp Manufacturing Poland Sp.zo.o.
Representative  Toshiyuki Tajima, President 
Equity          Sharp Corporation, 100% 
Business        Manufacture and sales of LCD modules 
Site area       Approx. 500,000 m2 
Building area   Phase I: approx. 44,000 m2
Investment      Phase I: approx. 44 million Euro 
Production      January 2007 

Employment      Approx. 800 employees
About Sharp Corporation

Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753) is a worldwide developer of innovative products
and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of
electronics. As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital
technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines
of consumer electronics, information products and electronic
components, while also creating new network businesses. Sharp
Corporation employs about 22,949 people in the world (as of December
31, 2005) and recorded consolidated annual sales of 2,797,109 million
yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. For more information,
please visit www.sharp.co.jp.

Contact:
Sharp Corporation Public Relations Division
Osaka: 81-6-6621-1272
Tokyo: 81-3-3260-1870
Source:japancorp.net