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MATTSON TECHNOLOGY SELECTED AS PRIMARY SUPPLIER
FOR RTP AND STRIP TECHNOLOGY BY NEW CHINA
FOUNDRY
FREMONT, Calif. — May 12, 2003 — Mattson
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTSN), a leading
supplier of advanced process equipment
used to manufacture semiconductors, today
announced that it has secured orders for
multiple RTP and Aspen Strip systems from
a major semiconductor foundry in China.
The systems, which have already started
shipping, will be installed in the customer’s
facilities and will be used to support
advanced sub-micron geometry manufacturing
processes, including bulk strip, post-implant
strip, annealing and silicidation. The
orders, the first in a series of orders
to be placed for Mattson equipment, reflect
Mattson’s selection as a strategic
equipment supplier for this newest China
foundry. This initial systems sale marks
the beginning of a long-term relationship
in which Mattson will support the new foundry’s
continuing manufacturing requirements.
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The successful start-up of a new
foundry requires rapid installation of
tools and consistent logistics support,” said
Bruno Doetsch, senior director of Asian
(China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia) operations
for Mattson Technology. “The newest
entrant into the China foundry market has
selected Mattson as its supplier of choice
because it recognizes our focused effort
to consistently deliver value to the wafers
by providing innovative and reliable tools
and technologies. We look forward to working
with our new customer to help it quickly
ramp up its manufacturing lines to speed
products to market. Our products are now
installed in every major foundry in China,
and we will continue to expand our service
and support capabilities to help our customers
in this critical region achieve maximum
value from our systems.”
Mattson Technology is committed to supporting
China’s rapidly growing semiconductor
industry and is strengthening its presence
in the region through the support infrastructure
established in its Shanghai office. The
facility serves as Mattson’s central
administration, sales and marketing office
in China and provides 24/7 technical support
services, product training, equipment and
applications expertise and spare parts
logistics.
About Mattson Technology, Inc.
Mattson
Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of semiconductor wafer
processing equipment used in "front-end" fabrication
of integrated circuits. The company is a market leader in
dry strip and RTP equipment, and its products combine advanced
process technology on high-productivity platforms backed
by industry-leading support. Since beginning operations in
1989, the company’s core vision has been to help bring
technology leadership and productivity gains to semiconductor
manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in Fremont, Calif.,
the company maintains sales and support centers throughout
the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information,
please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway,
Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900.
Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: www.mattson.com.
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