The group principal activity is to manufacture monocrystalline silicon wafers used in the microelectronics industry. The silicon wafers are made from silicon crystals and are the basic substrate from which integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices are fabricated. The group's products are used by university research departments and microelectronic manufacturers. The silicon wafers are also best suited for use in electronics devices employed in avionics, telecommunications and computers. On 23-Jun-2003, recticon enterprises inc. Wholly owned subsidiary of the group liquidated its assets.