Axus Technology: Axus Technology Names Ellipsiz as Exclusive Distributor for Singapore and Malaysia

Chandler, AZ March 23, 2010 – Axus Technology, a leading supplier of custom CMP and wafer thinning solutions, has named Ellipsiz as their exclusive distributor for Singapore and Malaysia.

"This is an important development for Axus Technology, as well as for our customers in Asia who we feel will benefit greatly from the direct and immediate support offered by a local distributor," said Barrie VanDevender, VP of Sales and Marketing for Axus.

"Ellipsiz brings the expertise and scale of operational network that are essential to support our key production customers in the region," said Lim Beng Lam, Vice President of the Distribution & Services Solutions Division of SGX mainboard-listed Ellipsiz Ltd. "Backed by Ellipsiz' team of skilled professionals throughout Asia, especially in Singapore and Malaysia, we are confident of extending Axus' presence in the region."

"Axus Technology has been supplying critical components and services to our production customers in Asia for some time," Lam added. "We look forward to delivering the array of its products to our wafer fab customers as well as our R&D users throughout Asia, while further developing the markets of Singapore and Malaysia."

About Axus Technology

Axus Technology provides surface processing solutions for a range of semiconductor, MEMS, substrate, and related technologies. With a highly experienced engineering team, Axus Technology applies proven process technology to the production and development of CMP processes, advanced substrate development, and advanced packaging applications including 3-D integration and through-silicon-via processes. Along with providing support services for existing tools, Axus Technology delivers economical leading-edge equipment and process solutions that are precisely configured for end-user applications.

Based in Chandler, Arizona, Axus Technology operations include a fully-equipped development and foundry processing facility, as well as design, manufacture, and service operations. For more information visit our website at www.AxusTech.com.

Ellipsiz is a leading probe card company and semiconductor service provider serving the semiconductor and electronics industries. Our probe card division, SV Probe is the 4th largest probe card company in the world (VLSI, 2009). We provide comprehensive range of semiconductor equipment, outsourced services and consumables products.

Ellipsiz currently has 9 production facilities worldwide and a global network of 24 sales and customer support centers. We are headquartered in Singapore and have operations in Australia, China, France, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan ROC, Thailand, USA and Vietnam.

Ellipsiz is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. We employ more than 1,300 people worldwide and achieved revenue of S$150 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2009. Please visit us on the web at www.ellipsiz.com.

Press Contacts:

Barrie L. VanDevender
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Axus Technology
www.axustech.com
480-705-8000
info@axustech.com