Chandler, AZ - July 21, 2009 – During SEMICON West 2009, Axus Technology, a global leader in leading-edge CMP and wafer thinning solutions, named the S3 Alliance as its new European distributor. With operations based in Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, the S3 Alliance will be responsible for representing the full range of Axus Technology products and services throughout Europe. These products and services include; process tools and development services, CMP foundry and development services, capital equipment sales, spare parts support, and service and replacement parts for existing equipment.

“The founders and key managers of S3 Alliance have outstanding experience in supporting CMP and wafer grinding customers in Europe,” stated Barrie VanDevender, VP of Sales and Marketing at Axus Technology.  “They bring the experience and credibility needed to support our European customer base, and extend our support resources in the territory.”

“Adding Axus Technology to our array of suppliers allows us to offer a wide range of process and product solutions,” stated Thomas Riedel, an S3 Alliance founder and the Director for Central Europe. “Axus has already established a strong customer base in Europe, having delivered a number of process tools to significant production and development facilities. We are looking forward to working with these established customers as well as introducing new customers to the solutions available from Axus.”

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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.

About S3 Alliance
S3 Alliance is a market driven organization with more than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor and related market segments.  With product offerings and experience in a range of technologies, S3 Alliance is focused on providing process and support solutions that offer technical excellence and economy.  For more information about the S3 Alliance, please visit their website at www.S3-alliance.com.

Axus Technology Marketing Contact:

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