Simax opens first semi-conductor centre in Vietnam

June 08, 2011 | 16:43

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Simax Lithography BV announced to establish a centre for developing, manufacturing/re-manufacturing spare parts, advanced semi-processing equipment and machines for semiconductor industry in Vietnam.

Eduard Hoeberichts, CEO of the firm said the centre would be capitalised at $15 million and located in Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and directly managed by Simax Vietnam.

In the first stage of development, Simax Vietnam will provide back-office and engineering services on repair and maintenance of machines used in semiconductor industries.

Meanwhile, Simax Vietnam will co-organise with Saigon Hi-Tech Park Training Centre, to organise seminars to introduce semiconductor industry to engineers and technicians of Vietnam.

Besides, Simax Vietnam and Saigon Hi-Tech Park R&D Centre have shown their interest in potential collaboration to support lithography technology at the park, including lithography equipment and process.

By Minh Thien

vir.com.vn

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