SpeedFam Co. Ltd., SpeedFam International Inc.

08/01/1997

SpeedFam Co. Ltd. and SpeedFam International Inc., makers of CMP systems, have opened a new technology center in Ayase City, Japan. The center will handle all research and development, tool demonstration, and training for its operations in the Pacific Rim. The 1300-m2 facility is equipped with a Class 10 cleanroom designed for advanced technology development, including a complete lab for analyzing SpeedFam`s CMP equipment; customer demonstrations; and training. SpeedFam`s Far East Joint Venture has operations in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. SpeedFam Co. Ltd., a 50% owned joint vernture with US-based SpeedFam International, employs 430 people in the Pacific Rim, more than 300 of which are located in Japan.