Since Akzo would be able to supply Wal-Mart from its existing manufacturing capacity, Barker estimates that the gross margin on Akzo's budget brand decorative paint would be an impressive 30%.

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Qu expects "further improvements" in gross margins during 2008 as the company increases production capacity.

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The increased orders improved capacity utilization which we expect to result in gross margin also exceeding the high end of our previous guidance.

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However, we expect that as the industry revives and demand picks up, TI could leverage this additional capacity and consequently increase its factory utilization rates which, in turn, will improve the gross margins.

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"By incorporating Seagate's SSHD technology into our product offerings we are able to address customer demand for greater speed, shorter boot up and response times, optimum storage capacity and better battery life, all at a lower price point, " said Jerry Gross, vice president, Lenovo global procurement.

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