Middlesex/Tec-Sem alliance

Middlesex/Tec-Sem alliance

Keywords: Middlesex, Tec-Sem, Wafers

Middlesex and Tec-Sem have jointly announced the formation of a strategic alliance to supply total material handling solutions for 300mm, 200mm and smaller wafers as well as for reticles. Middlesex has facilities in Boston,Tokyo and Lugano, Switzerland. Tec-Sem is located in Tagerwilen, Switzerland and has sales representatives in all major semiconductor markets.

Middlesex brings expertise and market share in transport and control systems to the alliance, while Tec-Sem completes the solution with wafer and reticle stockers, as well as an innovative solution for handling the test wafers. Tec-Sem is assuming responsibility for sales and service in Europe for the combined products, while Middlesex reciprocates in North America. In Asia, the companies will support their effort. It is anticipated that the alliance between the two companies will lead to further cooperation, including cross-ownership.