SpeedFam-IPEC Presentation at Needham Growth Conference To Be Webcast Live on January 8
  CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2002--On Tuesday, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the management of SpeedFam-IPEC, Inc. (Nasdaq:SFAM - news) is scheduled to present at the Needham & Company Fourth Annual Growth Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York. This presentation will be webcast live by Wall Street Webcasting on the company's website at www.sfamipec.com/2001t/people/indexp.htm (Investor Relations, Upcoming Events) and at www.twst.com/econf/mm/needham/sfam.html. 
  SpeedFam-IPEC, Inc. 
  SpeedFam-IPEC, Inc. is a pioneer and innovator in the manufacture of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) systems used in the fabrication of advanced semiconductor devices. With an extensive worldwide installed base, the company enables the development of next-generation integrated circuit technology through its leading-edge polishing systems. SpeedFam-IPEC also markets and distributes parts used in CMP and precision surface processing. With headquarters in Chandler, Ariz., and offices throughout the world, SpeedFam-IPEC is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SFAM. The company's website URL is www.sfamipec.com. 
  Note to Editors: The foregoing announcement is a forward-looking statement, and you are cautioned that the time and/or manner of the webcast may change for technical or administrative reasons outside of the company's control. 
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       SpeedFam-IPEC      Lisa Lyscio, 480/705-2119 (Investor Relations) |