“The WSC provides a valuable forum for the world’s major semiconductor-producing regions to discuss policies and issues affecting the future of the industry,” says George Scalise, president of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). “This forum also enables chipmakers from around the world to share information on environmental protection, worker safety and health, and public policies that allow consumers everywhere to benefit from semiconductor technology advances.”

(May 19, 2004) Chandler, Ariz.&#8212Amkor Technology Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with IBM for semiconductor assembly and test services. Under the terms of the supply agreement, Amkor will receive a substantial majority of IBM’s subcontract wirebond and flip chip assembly and final test.