Simax now also on eBay

Simax’s Parts Store on eBay opened last week, offering customers around the world easy online access to replacement parts for their lithography systems. Simax joins a growing number of established semiconductor equipment companies that have begun selling on the site over the last few years.

The Simax store will initially offer a selection of often used parts for ASML Steppers and Scanners. In the coming months, Simax will expand the store by adding more parts from ASML, Nikon, and other lithography equipment manufacturers.

Tracy Robinson, Parts Manager of Simax said: “There are customers who wish to buy parts directly and quickly online, and our eBay Store is a good solution for them. Through eBay, we believe we can engage with and satisfy a number of additional customers through what is a new retail channel for Simax.”

All items sold through Simax’s eBay store are offered from stock with an expedited shipping option, free packaging and handling, and are covered by the Simax parts return policy. Simax Lithography in Mesa, AZ will handle the shop front and order processing.

Visit the Simax eBay store now at http://stores.ebay.com/simaxlithography for more information and to find the part you need. If the parts you are looking for are not listed, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as we will be likely to be able to support you through our regular parts channel.

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Simax at Semicon Europa 2011

Semicon Europa 2011 was held on Oct 11 – 13 with the support of the city of Dresden and the state of Saxony, as well as with the support of other European associations, including Silicon Saxony. It is the place to see the leading companies, technologies, and people driving the future of micro- and nanoelectronics design and manufacturing.

Monday Oct 10, 2011 – one day before Semicon Europa, Simax has used the opportunity to give product and company training to new agent Teltec. Brian Renner, Simax Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Erik Corduwener, Simax VP Business Development gave the training to a group of about 15 sales and service people from Italy, France and Germany. The Training contained an extensive Simax company profile, the basics of Lithography, steppers, scanners and their applications. Together with Simax, Core Systems, Simax Partner delivered a presentation about the Implanter disk refurbishment business and technology.

In Semicon Europa this year, Simax attended in great events, meetings such as Lively SEA section, Fab Managers Forum which is always a good event to catch up on the latest ideas and vision from the leading European wafer fabs, etc. Furthermore, the company had very good opportunities to meet with customers, business partners, friends in the industry. This also showed the successful launch of cooperation between Simax and Teltec, a good company with excellent connections in the industry and well position to represent Simax. TelTec will promote sales both for Simax and Core in Europe and Israel.

The 35^th Semicon Europa concluded with the successfully integrated Plastic Electronics 2011, impressive start of the FutureLOUNGE, more than 4,300 attendees, over 350 exhibitors, and 41 conferences and events.

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Simax Services adds GCA Stepper Partner RTS Technologies to its Lithography Portfolio

San Jose, California – Simax Services, a worldwide leader in services for established wafer fabs, today announced it has signed partnership agreement with RTS Technologies, the largest independent provider for GCA Stepper equipment, to distribute RTS Lithography Products and Services.

Eduard Hoeberichts, President and CEO of Simax Services commented, "The inclusion of GCA Steppers completes Simax’s portfolio of Lithography combinations to that of ASML, Canon and Nikon tool capabilities.”

“Customers are looking for options and the addition of RTS Technologies extends the useful life of the GCA platform for years to come. We are pleased to partner with a company which has the same high standards and commitment to customer satisfaction.”

Herb Benjamin, President of RTS Technologies commented, "Simax’s recognized ‘one-stop’ Lithography model and continued success will increase RTS Customers choice for Lithography printing options for all GCA customers and micro aligners as well as providing a channel for International Customers.

RTS and Simax will be exhibiting at Semicon-West, July 12th, 13th and 14th at Moscone Center TextpotSESTG, the Secondary Equipment and Technology Pavilion Booth 841.

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Simax Services and NetMercury ink Commercial Distribution Agreement

San Jose, Calif. – Simax Services, a worldwide leader in services for established wafer fabs, today announced it has signed an exclusive representative agreement with NetMercury Inc., a top-tier representative for semiconductor equipment firms in North America, to distribute Simax’s Lithography Products and Core Systems family of ion implant products.

In an effort to increase customer satisfaction, expand market share, and improve operating efficiency, Simax is transitioning from a pure direct sales and service model to one which includes exclusive representatives in select US markets. NetMercury will immediately undertake sales efforts for Simax’s products in Texas and the south-western states. NetMercury will provide account management support to Simax’s customers in those markets. Simax will continue to serve customers located in other US territories with no change to the existing model.

“With customer satisfaction as our top priority, Simax Services has partnered with NetMercury. This change is consistent with our global strategy to deliver to our customers the highest quality of support and Sales coverage,” stated Brian Renner, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales of Simax Services, “Adding representatives in select markets is part of our initiative to increase our global coverage for the growing demand for support for mature products.”

“Overall, these efforts are aimed at focusing our resources on developing the most innovative solutions available worldwide, delivering the highest possible level of customer satisfaction, while enabling our ability to rapidly grow in line with demand,” concluded Mr. Renner.

“With Simax’s reputation as a proven worldwide leader in the field of semiconductor Lithography solutions, combined with the strength of NetMercury’s semiconductor sales network, this is clearly a winning combination. With more than 25 years of experience representing semiconductor equipment companies in the North American market and a client list which includes major semiconductor manufacturers throughout the region, NetMercury is well positioned to meet or exceed the needs of Simax’s customers,” stated Terry Hollingshead, chairman and chief executive officer of NetMercury.

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Simax Services partners with Core Systems
to add Ion Implant to Fab Engineering Services portfolio

Simax Services, a worldwide leader in services for established wafer fabs, and Core Systems Inc., a leading supplier of ion implant services and ion implanter disk refurbishment, have announced that they have entered into a long-term Distributorship Agreement.

Simax Services expansion into ion implantation services leverages Simax’s direct sales and established network of representatives and distributors.  

Walt Sullivan, COO of Simax Services commented, "The combination of Core Systems’ implantation technology along with Simax Services’ recognized presence and relationships with global device manufacturers’ management bring together cost effective solutions to our Customers largest CapEx and now OpEx requirements with Implantation solutions. Simax Services, through Core Systems, now adds Ion Implantation to its Industry recognized process engineering support services.”

Walt Wriggins, president and CEO of Core Systems added, "Simax’s established Distribution Channel enables Core Systems’ ion implantation technology to expand its reach allowing Implantation solutions to be made available to more of our Customers world-wide.”

Core and Simax will be exhibiting at Semicon-West, July 12th, 13th and 14th at Moscone Center TextpotSESTG, the Secondary Equipment and Technology Pavilion Booth 841.

Core Systems provides a full spectrum ion implant services. With implant foundry locations in North America and Asia, Core can deliver fast turns to and from either location. Core is the leading provider of ion implanter disk and site refurbishment for all types of Ion Implanters.

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Simax Vietnam receives Investment Certificate
at Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City

Hochiminh City, Vietnam – June 06, 2011 – Simax Vietnam Co. Ltd. (or Simax Vietnam) officially received the Investment Certificate at Saigon Hi-Tech Park. This certificate is issued by Saigon Hi-Tech Park Board of Management and allows operation in the semiconductor service business from the date of issuance.

Simax is a young and fast growing company in the semiconductor industry, which focuses on continued service and support for lithography equipment and processes. The company provides professional engineering services and support for semiconductor manufacturers that will continue to use 200mm technology to develop and manufacture “More than Moore” applications. Simax products help these device makers extend the life and capability of their Fabs, and to differentiate their product offering.

Mr. Le Thai Hy, Head of Saigon Hi-Tech Park said, “We are glad that Simax is expanding its business in Vietnam and decided to locate the office at Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City. We made every effort to support and create favorable conditions for Simax Vietnam so that it can begin operation soon. This investment will bring the advanced technologies and experience in the semiconductor industry and more job opportunities for employees in the area.”

Simax Vietnam, the latest subsidiary of Simax Lithography’s worldwide organization, officially begins operation immediately after receiving the Investment Certificate. The organization will initially provide administrative and operational support for Simax business around the world. In the next phase, based upon expected business growth, Simax plans to add manufacturing capability, which will include; equipment refurbishment/remanufacturing; distribution and repair of spare parts and modules, and potentially the manufacturing of new lithography systems.

Mr. Eduard Hoeberichts, CEO of Simax Lithography BV and investor of Simax Vietnam said, “Vietnam is a dynamic country with very talented labor resources and attractive labor cost. Therefore, it is a perfect location for Simax to build its growing support and product development infrastructure, and the High Tech Park is an excellent location for us. Investment in Vietnam is an important pillar in our plans for continued growth and is consistent with our recent expansions in the US, Hong Kong and Korea.”

See also this article in the Saigon Times newspaper.

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