Amtech Systems Names Bradley C. Anderson CFO.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Amtech Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: ASYS), global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the semiconductor, solar cell, silicon wafer and MEMS (microelectromechanical system) industries, announced it has appointed Bradley C. Anderson, CPA, as vice president and chief financial officer. Anderson succeeds Robert T. Hass, who continues to serve as the company's chief accounting officer.

"With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, executive financial positions, and Sarbanes-Oxley consulting, Brad Anderson is uniquely qualified to assist Amtech Systems in developing and achieving its aggressive growth plans," said J.S. Whang, CEO and president. "Brad brings a combination of experience in acquisitions, operations, raising capital, and internal control development," added Whang.

Prior to joining Amtech Systems, Anderson spent several years implementing the internal control requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for a broad range of publicly held companies. From 1996 to 2002, Anderson was the chief financial officer of Zila Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILA), an international provider of health care technology and products. Anderson began his career with Deloitte (formerly Deloitte & Touche) where he worked for more than 11 years.

Anderson graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arizona State Society of CPAs, and Financial Executives International.

"During his first 14 years of service, Robert Hass has helped pilot Amtech Systems from, essentially, a startup to its present position as a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies to the solar and semiconductor industries," Whang stated. "Robert's leadership and entrepreneurial spirit have taken us this far. We are pleased that he will continue to be a part of our growing financial team."

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