| MATTSON TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES TAIWAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF PROGRAM
Company Donates to Area Orphanage
FREMONT, Calif. — October 11, 1999 — Mattson
Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced
process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today
announced it will enhance its Taiwan earthquake relief program.
Developed in response to the devastating September earthquake
in Taiwan, Mattson Technology has increased its ongoing support
to both the communities and its customers afflicted by the
disaster in the region. As part of this program, Brad Mattson,
Mattson Technology’s CEO, will present a donation of
$50,000 (U.S.) on behalf of the company to the Chinese Fund
for Children and Family/Taiwan (CCF/Taiwan). CCF/Taiwan established
the 921 Special Program for children orphaned as a result
of the September earthquake.
Mattson Technology has been an active contributor to community
enrichment programs in the Taiwan region. The company's recent
donation to Saint Joseph's Center for Special Education School
for developmentally challenged students was made during the
Semicon Taiwan tradeshow just a few days before the earthquake.
Mattson stated that the donation was a small gesture in the
face of the huge hardships the students at the school face
daily. He also said that there is a larger role the company
can play at this time. "We are in a position to extend
our efforts to provide additional community relief during
this critical time," noted Mattson. "In addition
to our employees and customers, we are focused on helping
as many people as we can especially those who need assistance
after the earthquake."
With an established worldclass customer support infrastructure
in Taiwan, Mattson Technology was able to quickly organize
additional support to strengthen its customer service efforts
in the region. Mattson Technology assembled and sent additional
customer support teams to Taiwan to assist customers in quickly
getting their facilities up and running at full capacity. "Our
teams are evaluating damages and making recommendations at
11 fabs simultaneously," said Mattson.
The Chinese Fund for Children and Families/Taiwan was established
in 1950 to provide custodial care for children with families
undergoing crisis and for children without legal guardians.
Until last month's earthquake, the number of children needing
custodial care was approximately 21,000 per month. After
the earthquake, however, the number has mushroomed to an
estimated 50,000 children, leaving local community agencies
scrambling for funds to take care of the huge influx of newly
orphaned children. Mattson Technology specifically chose
to donate to the orphanage because of the fierce competition
between different agencies to secure limited public donations.
Mr. Micky Wang, president of CCF/Taiwan stated, "Mattson's
donation is greatly appreciated, and there is so much more
to be done. We hope other companies will come forward to
help these children without families." With support
from companies like Mattson Technology, the 921 Special Program
will provide adoption, emergency rearing and long-term scholarship
services for the recently orphaned children.
About Mattson Technology
Mattson Technology Inc., is a leading supplier of thermal,
plasma and wet semiconductor processing equipment. The company's
products combine advanced process technology on a high productivity
platform, 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, Asia/Pacific and Japan. For more
information, please contact Mattson Technology Inc., 2800
Bayview Drive, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON.
Fax: (510) 657-0165. Internet:www.mattson.com
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