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To: SemiBull who wrote (3613)	6/24/2003 9:53:54 PM
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Mattson Technology Wins Follow-On Strip Order From Leading Office Automation Equipment Supplier Tuesday June 24, 8:31 am ET FREMONT, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MTSN - News), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced that it has won a follow-on order for its Aspen ICP Strip system from one of the world's leading suppliers of office automation equipment. The sale marks the latest in a string of wins for Mattson's Aspen Strip line and extends Mattson's installed base of strip systems in the Asia Pacific region. The Aspen Strip system is scheduled to ship by the end of the second quarter in 2003 and will be installed in the customer's facility in Japan. "Our customer, renowned for its state-of-the-art electronic devices and equipment, again chose the Aspen ICP Strip system for its proven performance, high productivity and superior cost of ownership benefits," said Norman W. Jones, vice president of Global Business Operations of Mattson Technology. "Mattson's advanced process development expertise, combined with our regionally-based Asia-Pacific service and support network, were also key factors in our customer's decision to continue to select Mattson as a strategic partner. This order validates the Aspen Strip's reliability and productivity advantages and further reinforces our leadership position in the dry strip market." About the Aspen ICP Strip The Aspen ICP Strip system features Mattson Technology's proprietary inductively coupled plasma (ICP) source for low-damage processing. The system effectively strips resist and residue, reducing the need for post-strip chemical processing. The Aspen ICP Strip system offers advanced technology on a high-throughput platform, providing process performance and low cost of ownership advantages to chipmakers for advanced device manufacturing. About Mattson Technology, Inc. Mattson Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment used in "front-end" fabrication of integrated circuits. The company is a market leader in dry strip and RTP equipment, and its products combine advanced process technology on high-productivity platforms backed by industry-leading support. Since beginning operations in 1989, the company's core vision has been to help bring technology leadership and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., the company maintains sales and support centers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: Contacts: Lauren Vu, PR Manager of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-6518, or fax, +1-510-492-2800, or lauren.vu@mattson.com. Source: Mattson Technology Inc.