11.   But whether that amounts to a positive incentive for companies to boost production and revive investment plans is open to doubt.

12.   Already, several companies have boosted production, such as Rosneft, through alliances with Western producers, he said.

13.   Aluminum Co. of America said last week it plans to boost production of aerospace parts in the coming months amid increased demand from commercial aircraft manufacturers.

14.   An increase in the price of oil often leads companies to boost production, a move that increases demand for the type of services that Schlumberger provides.

15.   Analysts said the project would enable AK Steel to boost its production of higher-priced steel.

16.   And the weaker yen has yet to boost industrial production, MITI officials said.

17.   And while summer bonuses and overtime hours have increased as large manufacturers boost production for export, the tax increases have cut into the gains.

18.   And with consumers holding back, companies have little incentive to boost production.

19.   Another industry association said carmakers are boosting production to get their autos into showrooms ahead of the tax increase.

20.   At the same time, export-oriented machine and automobile makers will boost production in May and June, the report showed.