UProduction of Universal Media Discs (UMD) has increased to a capacity of 500,000 per day at Sony's DADC (Digital Audio Disc Corp). 

The new ability, up from 100,000 when production started, required the hiring of an additional 55 staff to help cope with the expansion for UMD.  Current actual production figures stand at 300,000 per day

Acceptance of the new PSP (PlayStation Portable) format, despite reknowned initial scepticism has led to increased demand for UMD media and the subsequent expansion at the Terre Haute plant.

Over $70 million has been invested into the DADC plant for various expansion and addition of new processes.

January 2006 will mark the beginning of production for Sony's high definition Blu-ray disc, slated to supercede the domestic DVD.  Initial production targets indicate 150,000 discs per day.

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