Simrit to Unveil New Product Line of Chemical Mechanical Planarization Gaskets and Membranes at SEMICON West 2007


New process is changing the way semiconductor products are produced

PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 9, 2007 - Simrit, a division of Freudenberg-NOK, will introduce its new product line of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) gaskets and membranes at the SEMICON West 2007 show in San Francisco (July 16 to 20). For more information about the new product, visit the Simrit booth (#6486, North Hall).

"Simrit is excited to announce its new line of elastomer products for CMP processes," said Patrick Giorda, director, semiconductor market, Simrit. "The new line of CMP consumable parts will include membranes and gaskets for both 200mm and 300mm processes."

Simrit's technological advantages in material development and manufacturing processes give the company's membranes an advantage over the competition. The company's molding technology and material development allows "uniformed" physical properties across the entire part. Controlling consistent durometer and modulus are essential for membrane performance in the planarization process.

Simrit excels at producing critical parts in a wide variety of material choices including EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone, FKM and its proprietary family of Simriz® perfluoroelastomer materials.

The Simrit Division is based at Freudenberg-NOK's headquarters in Plymouth, Mich. Freudenberg-NOK is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, which have total annual sales of more than $12 billion. The global Freudenberg and NOK Group offers an extensive portfolio of precision-manufactured products for the semiconductor, aerospace, appliance, diesel engine, marine, off-highway equipment, oil and gas, and recreational vehicle markets.

For more information, visit the Simrit Web site at www.simrit.com.

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