BASF Selects Entrepix CMP FastForward(TM) for the Development of Advanced CMP Slurries.TEMPE, Ariz. -- Entrepix Inc., a leading provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information ) foundry and equipment services, today announced the signing of a CMP FastForward(TM) volume pricing agreement (VPA VPA Valproate VPA Vancouver Port Authority (Canada) VPA Virtual Population Analysis VPA Voluntary Partnership Agreement VPA Voluntary Placement Agreement VPA Volume Purchase Agreement VPA Vermont Principals' Association ) with BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida , one of the world's leading chemical companies. BASF selected Entrepix' CMP foundry and development services to support its increasing activity in the advanced slurry market. The agreement highlights the rapid market acceptance Entrepix is experiencing with its recently launched CMP FastForward portfolio of process, equipment and production services. "Entrepix' understanding of CMP and its personnel and extensive foundry capabilities are the key factors in our decision to strengthen our increasing activities in CMP and customer orientated o·ri·en·tate v. o·ri·en·tat·ed, o·ri·en·tat·ing, o·ri·en·tates v.tr. To orient: "He . . . developments," stated Dr. Karl Hensen, R&D Department Manager in BASF's Electronic Materials global business unit. "Outsourcing through Entrepix gives BASF immediate access to a state-of-the-art R&D facility, industry-recognized CMP expertise and an independent customer evaluation site. Continuing our slurry development efforts with Entrepix allows BASF Electronic Materials to significantly reduce the time to market for new products." "BASF's selection of Entrepix is a perfect example of how CMP FastForward solutions offer companies like BASF clear advantages," said Tim Tobin, 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 Entrepix. "Whether our customers require complete foundry support, equipment services or a combination of foundry and equipment solutions, Entrepix enables customers to most effectively focus their resources, reduce costs and accelerate their time to revenue." About Entrepix Entrepix Inc. is a leading provider of Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) process outsourcing and equipment services. From its ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certified foundry in Tempe, Ariz., the company provides production, engineering and technology development services to clients in the semiconductor and related industries. Entrepix also supplies CMP and metrology equipment to support customers' internal processing requirements. The company's comprehensive processing and equipment capabilities provide complete CMP solutions, from initial integration and optimization, through pilot production and high volume manufacturing. Visit www.entrepix.com for more information. About BASF BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's intelligent system solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 94,000 employees and posted sales of more than 42.7 billion euros in 2005. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS BAS abbr. 1. Bachelor of Agricultural Science 2. Bachelor of Applied Science ), London (BFA BFA abbr. Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA abbr BFA, B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts; first degree in Fine Arts. ), New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of (BF) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com. |
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