Chartered 300 mm fab Selects ASML for Multi-System Tool Purchase.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VELDHOVEN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 2004 ASML Holding NV (ASML ASML Abstract State Machine Language ASML Anisotropic Shielded Microstrip Line ) today announced that it won an order for a suite of lithography tools from Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing SGX: C27 NASDAQ: CHRT (abbreviated CSM) is the world's fourth largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, with its headquarters and main operations located in the Woodlands Industrial Park, Kranji Singapore. , (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 : CHRT CHRT Canadian Human Rights Tribunal CHRT Chert (lithological term) CHRT Consolidated Human Resource Technology and SGX-ST: Chartered), one of the world's top three dedicated semiconductor foundries, headquartered in Singapore. This multi-system sale further expands ASML's installed base in Asia and secures ASML's place as the leading provider of 300 mm equipment with systems in 20 of the world's 29 300 mm fabs. Chartered purchased the full range of ASML's TWINSCAN(TM) systems, including I-line, KrF and ArF tools. Chartered also acquired a Scattering Bar IP License from ASML MaskTools. "The starting of operations at our first 300 mm fab marks a significant milestone in Chartered's growth. ASML's leading-edge technology capabilities and innovations have played an important role in our existing fabs and we're pleased to expand our collaboration with ASML as we embark on 300 mm manufacturing," said Kay Chai "KC" Ang, senior vice president, fab operations at Chartered. "ASML supports foundries like Chartered by delivering platforms that extend technology, improve productivity and increase manufacturing flexibility," said Doug Dunn, 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. , ASML. "The selection of ASML by Chartered extends a strong, working relationship between our two companies. ASML looks forward to helping Chartered's 300 mm fab achieve a fast and smooth ramp up Ramp Up To increase a company's operations in anticipation of increased demand. Notes: A company might 'ramp up' operations if they just signed a contract creating substantially more demand for their product. See also: Demand, Economies of Scale into full production." About ASML ASML is the world's leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or chips. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML. For more information, visit the Web site at www.asml.com. |
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