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SEZ Named Top Tier Supplier for 1999 by Semiconductor 300
VILLACH, Austria, April 20, 2000 - Semiconductor300's annual supplier evaluation resulted in the selection of The SEZ Group (SWX: SEZN) as one of the top equipment suppliers for 1999. SEZ has worked hard this past year to meet Semiconductor300's needs and expectations," commented Michael Kucher, senior vice president for SEZ AG. "Our Spin-Process technology is increasingly being accepted as a standard for 300 mm processing, but it takes more than technology to be a leader. This award from a pioneer in 300 mm production validates our continued commitment to customer service and industry leadership."
Semiconductor300 evaluated each supplier's performance across a broad spectrum of requirements, including cost, tool quality and performance, service and support, market position and corporate commitment. SEZ earned an overall ranking in the highest bracket out of 26 companies reviewed by Semiconductor300.
About Semiconductor300
The mission of Semiconductor300 GmbH & Co. KG is to achieve a breakthrough in manufacturing effectiveness by attaining substantial cost reductions per chip, compared to 200 mm wafers, utilizing process technologies below 0.2 micron. Semiconductor300 has been partnering with semiconductor equipment manufacturers in order to provide fast feedback for development of cost-effective, next-generation tools that will benefit the entire semiconductor industry. Milestones have been the formation of the joint venture between Siemens and Motorola in January 1998, first functional silicon (64M DRAM) on a 300 mm wafer from the Dresden pilot line in February 1999, and a yield of the pilot line that exceeds 200 mm wafer potential (yield = 60%) in June 1999 and the shipments of 64M products to customers after full qualification of the product. Semiconductor300 represents a total R&D expenditure of more than DM 1 billion ($595 million). The project of Infineon, Motorola and 18 partner companies is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Technology (BMBF) and the State of Saxony. Further information at www.sc300.de.
About SEZ
The SEZ Group is a leading supplier of spin-processing equipment to the global semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company's breakthrough proprietary Spin-Processor technology forms the basis of a broad portfolio of backside and frontside wafer surface conditioning products for semiconductor chipmakers worldwide. SEZ maintains development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and service operations in Europe, Asia and North America. Registered in Zurich, Switzerland, SEZ Holding AG is listed on the Swiss Exchange under the symbol (SWX: SEZN).
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