Axcelis Technologies Strengthens Commitment to China; Opens Customer Service and Support Center in Shanghai.Business/Technology Editors BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2002 Axcelis Technologies Axcelis Technologies, Inc. NASDAQ: ACLS engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of capital equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry worldwide. , Inc. (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 : ACLS ACLS abbr. advanced cardiac life support ), today announced the grand opening of its China operations in Shanghai, strengthening the company's commitment to China's burgeoning semiconductor industry and expanding the company's Asia-Pacific infrastructure. The new facility gives Axcelis' customers direct access to industry-leading equipment, services and support in a market that is widely expected to be the second largest for semiconductors by 2010. "Axcelis has held a leadership position in China for the past 20 years through our partnership with Tritek, and we look forward to expanding that role as the market continues to develop and thrive," said Mary Puma, president and 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. of Axcelis. "This new Shanghai facility allows us to give our local customers direct access to the industry's most advanced IC manufacturing equipment and support, building on our existing partnerships in the region to strengthen our leadership position in an increasingly important market." Axcelis will use the facility to provide enhanced support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to customers in the Shanghai region. Those offerings will include equipment and applications expertise, spare and consumables parts management, productivity-enhancing upgrades, training and advanced process development. Andrew Lee For other persons named Andrew Lee, see Andrew Lee (disambiguation). Andrew Lee (born July 1, 1986) is a player with the Essendon Bombers in the Australian Football League. , managing director of Axcelis Technologies China and a veteran of the Chinese semiconductor industry, will manage the operation, which will also house a local sales office. "It is exciting to see Axcelis, which has the largest installed base of implanters in China, committing so thoroughly to the region, and I am proud to be heading the efforts," Lee said. "I am looking forward to creating a solutions center that will benefit both Axcelis and the many members of the semiconductor industry as we expand our presence in China." Axcelis has maintained a strong local presence in the Asia Pacific region for more than 20 years. The company also has a strong presence in Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore as well as in Japan, through its joint venture with Sumitomo Eaton Nova (SEN). About Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Axcelis Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts Beverly is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 39,862 at the 2000 census. A resort, residential and manufacturing community, Beverly includes Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing. , provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation, 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. , and cleaning and curing systems. Axcelis Technologies has key technology centers in Beverly, Massachusetts, and Rockville, Maryland as well as in Toyo, Japan through its joint venture, SEN. The company's Internet address is: www.axcelis.com. |
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