GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) has received a new order with an existing polysilicon customer in Asia for equipment used in the production of Trichlorosilane (TCS) as part of the Hydrochlorination process.Financial details were not disclosed.

Dave Keck, vice president and general manager of GT's solar business said, "Producers must operate their plants at the highest levels of productivity and efficiency to remain profitable. Our suite of polysilicon production equipment and technology enables customers to produce silicon at one of the lowest costs in the industry, which strengthens their competitive advantage."

GTAT noted that the new order include the sale of multiple, advanced heating systems that are claimed to increase the conversion of TCS in the Hydrochlorination Fluid Bed Reactor by as much as 10% over traditional conversion rates.