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Apr 2, 2011

Apple Facing Possible iPod Battery Shortages After Japan Quake

While electronics companies have seemingly avoided major issues with component shortages in the wake of the Japan earthquake, Apple may have to deal with a threat from an unexpected source: Kureha Corp., a niche producer of polymers for lithium-ion batteries.

Apple isn't the only company facing potential issues either. Kureha has a 70% market share for this particular polymer, and market researchers expect other companies to face shortages as well.

20 comments:

Nope said...

Maybe a slowdown in development will do some good to apple.

Jay said...

that is sad news. :(

triade said...

this is the most little problem i guess <.<

The Awesome Alien said...

what ever happened to good ol american companies

KrillKrones said...

I think this will be okay for America, consumerism for Apple should be shorted.

Patres said...

Ooooohhhh I'm soooo sorry Apple is running out of batteries, really, that's like so important compared with the destruction and radiation concerns.

Sexy said...

Wow, glad I found this information. I figure they're going to be short on a lot of things if they don't get the nuke site under control. w/b following

john178 said...

wow that's crazy. I like my droid a little more now.

Pseudonachrichten said...

not that harsh

i.Mo said...

incredible news!

Unknown said...

Good U:

Thought-Weaver said...

hmm i think the gap in that market will close rather quick, cause other companies might see their chance to rise

Magz Killgore said...

I dont think I even own one apple product. Bah!

Moobeat said...

its crazy how far reaching the devastation is

PaulBlark said...

lol @Claude. And I lol'd @Moob

G said...

crazy times

Sam said...

The whole world depends on Japan, hope they get back on their feet soon!

Biff Tanner said...

YES sir!

Lord Phrozen said...

iPod batteries are made in Japan? I thought they were primarily made in China due to the country's low worker pay.

Adam said...

Meanwhile, the poor bastards in Japan are facing a housing, food and water shortage combined with a killer radiation surplus. I'm sure apple will cope with their heartbreaking supply issues.