Send to a Friend Share

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) and Applied Materials (AMAT) Announce Exclusive Agreement

June 22, 2009 8:35 AM EDT
ACLS Hot Sheet
Overall Analyst Rating:
    BUY (Up Up)

EPS Growth %: -550.0%
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) and Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) announced a strategic agreement making Applied the exclusive service provider for Axcelis semiconductor processing systems in Japan. This program will enable Axcelis' customers to utilize Applied's extensive support infrastructure in Japan to optimize the performance and productivity of Axcelis process systems.

Under the agreement, Applied will offer a comprehensive portfolio of service programs for Axcelis ion implantation, rapid thermal processing, curing and cleaning systems in Japan. Using a wide range of engineering and logistics technologies including Applied's ExpertConnect(tm) remote diagnostic capability, local and internationally located Applied certified engineers will provide preventive and corrective maintenance, spare parts management, parts cleaning and coating, and analytical services.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, provides innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry. [SM]

You May Also Be Interested In


Related Categories

Corporate News

Add Your Comment





Follow StreetInsider.com On Twitter