RITEK SUPPORTS DVD+RW AND PROVIDES HP WITH MEDIA.

Ritek Corp., Los Angeles, the world's largest optical disc manufacturer, has announced its support for DVD+RW technology and a working relationship with the Hewlett-Packard Co. for DVD+R and DVD+RW media certification.

Ritek provides HP with recordable media for worldwide distribution from its Hsin Chu facilities located in Taiwan.

"With forecasted DVD+RW disc sales of approximately 206 million by 2005, we are well-positioned to satisfy future demand," said Dr. Shyh-Yeu Wang, research and development director, Ritek. "Our CD-R/RW production lines can be easi