AG Associates Opens Branch Office in Taiwan; RTP Leader Establishes Permanent Presence in Asia, to Meet and Serve Fab's Increased Demand for Advanced Rapid Thermal Processing Solutions.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 1995--AG Associates (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AGAI AGAI Associazione Guide Alpine Italiane AGAI Army General Administrative Instruction (UK) AGAI Antano Gustaicio Aviacijos Institutas (Lithuania) ), the leading supplier of advanced, single-wafer rapid thermal processing Rapid Thermal Processing (or RTP) refers to a semiconductor manufacturing process which heats silicon wafers to high temperatures (up to 1200 C or greater) on a timescale of several seconds or less. (RTP (1) (Rapid Transport Protocol) The protocol used in IBM's High Performance Routing (HPR) system. (2) (Realtime Transport Protocol) An IP protocol that supports real time transmission of voice and video. ) equipment and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , announced today that it has added to its worldwide installed base service and technology support capabilities, with the opening of a branch office in Hsin Chu City, Taiwan. The investment is being made to meet expected business levels and provide excellent support capabilities to the critical customer base in the region's growing semiconductor industry. "Our customers demand a high level of service. We continue to expand our global capabilities to ensure that we address customer requirements for technology, sales, and service, both now and in the future," said Klaus Feldmeier, AG Associates general manager, Asia. Feldmeier added that although the primary focus for this branch office is the Taiwan market, the office also serves as a hub for overall support in the Asia/Pacific region. The new facility provides fast response, quality service, and high-level support to AG Associates customers in Taiwan. Process engineers are available to offer expertise, such as recommending process parameters, proper monitoring procedures, process troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem. , and joint development. In addition, the branch office houses a spare-parts depot, which provides inventory for customers with immediate requests and unique part specifications. Much of AG Associates worldwide RTP revenue is derived from the Far East, including Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Recent projections indicate that approximately 11 new 8-inch wafer fabs will open in Taiwan alone within the next two years. "Based on this forecast, we foresee a potential demand from these new fabs, for between 60 to 80 RTP systems," said Feldmeier. Dr. Arnon Gat, chairman and chief executive officer of AG Associates, indicated that "We considered emerging industry trends and customer requirements in the region, when locating our support center." Gat stated that the opening of the Taiwan branch is another indicator of the strong commitment of AG Associates to expand its global capabilities by solidifying so·lid·i·fy v. so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing, so·lid·i·fies v.tr. 1. To make solid, compact, or hard. 2. To make strong or united. v.intr. the company's close working relationships with major integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for manufacturers in the Asia/Pacific region. AG Associates Taiwan office is located at the Empire Tower Building, 10F-2 No. 295 Sec. 2, Kuang Fu Road, Hsin Chu City, Taiwan. The telephone number is 886-35-733-066, and the fax number is 886-35-733-060. AG Associates is a global growth company and the world's largest supplier of rapid thermal processors (RTP). The company offers process and demonstration services in Sunnyvale, Calif. and Japan. Founded in 1981, AG Associates is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol AGAI. CONTACT: AG Associates Cheri Salazar, 408/745-1790 or The Benjamin Group Inc. Alexander Braun Alexander Carl Heinrich Braun (May 10, 1805 - March 29, 1877) was a German botanist from Regensburg, Bavaria. He studied botany in Heidelberg, Paris and Munich. In 1833 he began teaching botany at the Polytechnic School of Karlsruhe, and stayed there until 1846. , 408/559-6090 internet: abraun@sv.tbgi.com |
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