ATMI announces strategic partnership with Matheson.DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 1997-- SDS 1. (company) SDS - Scientific Data Systems. 2. (tool) SDS - Schema Definition Set. (TM) Safe Delivery Source product line agreement for ion implant Advanced Technology Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: ATMI ATMI American Textile Manufacturers Institute ATMI Association for Technology in Music Instruction ATMI Advanced Technology Materials, Inc. ATMI Application-to-Transaction Manager Interface ATMI According to My Information ATMI Atm Interface Unit ), today announced a restructuring of its strategic partnership agreement with Matheson Gas Products (Matheson) regarding the manufacture and distribution of ATMI's SDS(TM) Safe Delivery Source product line. ATMI will assume responsibility for product manufacture, while Matheson's Electronic Products Group (EPG (Electronic Program Guide) An online listing of TV or other programs. Periodically, EPGs are downloaded into set-top boxes so that viewers can preview offerings by time or category and set reminders. ) will both toll manufacture for ATMI and have rights to distribute the product to worldwide ion implant users in the semiconductor industry. The SDS Safe Delivery Source -- developed and patented by ATMI -- is an alternative to high pressure gas cylinders. As in numerous industries, processes used to manufacture semiconductor chips use toxic gases that can be both difficult and expensive to manage. Normally, these gases are stored in high pressure cylinders. ATMI's unique in-cylinder absorbent absorbent /ab·sor·bent/ (-sor´bent) 1. able to take in, or suck up and incorporate. 2. a tissue structure involved in absorption. 3. a substance that absorbs or promotes absorption. technology virtually eliminates gas leakage from the cylinders. Gas is released when pulled out by a vacuum -- which is typical in most semiconductor processes. The SDS products offer semiconductor manufacturers extraordinarily safe gas supply and productivity advantages, compared with high pressure cylinders. Gene Banucci, ATMI CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , said, "To date, we have introduced the SDS Safe Delivery Source only to semiconductor ion implant processes. Matheson EPG has been a terrific partner in the safe delivery source commercialization for ion implant. While setting our strategy for this product line, ATMI chose to cement our relationship with Matheson in ion implantation Ion implantation A process that utilizes accelerated ions to penetrate a solid surface. The implanted ions can be used to modify the surface composition, structure, or property of the solid material. distribution, and to develop a manufacturing infrastructure to serve alternate markets." Don Ramlow, president of Matheson Gas Products, said, "The SDS Safe Delivery Source is a major advance in the handling of semiconductor process gases. Our partnership with ATMI is emblematic em·blem·at·ic or em·blem·at·i·cal adj. Of, relating to, or serving as an emblem; symbolic. [French emblématique, from Medieval Latin embl of Matheson EPG's efforts to increase the productivity and safety of our semiconductor customers." ATMI, with headquarters in Danbury, is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor materials Semiconductor materials are insulators at absolute zero temperature that conduct electricity in a limited way at room temperature (see also Semiconductor). The defining property of a semiconductor material is that it can be doped with impurities that alter its electronic properties and environmental equipment. It is also developing next-generation semiconductor devices based on its new materials technologies. With 75 years experience, Matheson Gas Products is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Corp., the world's largest supplier of gases and equipment to the semiconductor industry. Matheson Electronic Products Group (EPG), with headquarters in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif., is a single source provider of speciality gases, gas handling equipment, purification systems, systems engineering and site management services to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Statements which are not historical information are forward looking, which involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: changes in semiconductor industry growth or ATMI's markets; competition, problems, or delays developing and commercializing new products, and other factors discussed in ATMI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -0- SDS(TM) Safe Delivery Source is a trademark of Matheson Gas Products and Advanced Technology Materials Inc. http://www.atmi.com http://www.mathesongas.com CONTACT: ATMI Dean Hamilton Dean Hamilton (born 13 February 1961 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian actor and director. External links , 203/794-1100 dhamilton@atmi.com or Matheson EPG Claudia Natalia, 408/971-6500 Cnat@aol.com |
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