| Know how in technology and sales expertise - the ideal combination. This is the common objective of Fries Research & Technology (FRT) und Euris Semiconductor Equipment Services. Both companies announced today that they will sign a cooperation agreement at this year's Semicon Europa 2008. Especially manufacturers in the semiconductor, MEMS and photovoltaic industries will benefit from this: "With our new partnership, FRT surface metrology systems will be even more prevalent in our target markets", highlights Thomas Fries, CEO of the German specialist for surface metrology systems.
Each partner brings individual expertise into the cooperation
For more than ten years, Euris has been a well known partner for capital equipment sales and support to the semiconductor industry. By offering not only field-services but also the distribution of consumables, Euris is established in most of the fabs throughout Europe. Moreover, Euris offers complementary technologies. This is where the cooperation with FRT starts. "Surface metrology systems from FRT are a perfect strategic fit to upvalue our current product portfolio" states Guy Salabert, CEO of Euris. "Now we can meet the demands of our customers with ideal one-stop solutions." To support the cooperation, sales and technical staff from Euris received special training at FRT's headquarters in Bergisch Gladbach. This will offer a comprehensive product experience when it comes to FRT technology.
FRT is a technology market leader in the field of non-destructive surface metrology. The product portfolio comprises of table top metrology tools up to fully automated inspection systems for the wafer fab. FRT metrology tools measure film thickness, topography, structure, step height, roughness, TTV, abrasion and many other parameters. FRT expects from the cooperation a significantly higher market share and double-digit growth rates in the semiconductor segment. Additionally, both companies agreed to intensify their joint activities in the growing MEMS and PV markets.
About Fries Research & Technology GmbH
Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) offers a comprehensive range of metrological surface measuring systems for the non-destructive investigation of topography, profile, film thickness, roughness, abrasion, and many other properties. Reputable international companies from the automotive, semiconductor, MEMS, optics, photovoltaic and many other industries equip their R&D and production departments with FRT metrology systems.
FRT operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and maintains subsidiaries in the United States, China and Switzerland. Additionally, FRT provides a distribution and service network in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as a branch office in Munich. The list of customers includes more than 300 reputable companies such as IBM, Infineon, Western Digital, Disco, Siemens, Bosch and many others.
About Euris
Euris (http://www.euris-semiconductor.com)
operates several sales offices throughout Europe in France, Germany, BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Great Britain, Ireland and Iceland.
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