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Mattson Technology, Inc.: Mattson Technology Achieves Global Recertification to the Upgraded ISO 9001: 2008 & OHSAS 18001 S

^{Published on 2009-04-09 07:20:57, Last Modified on 2009-11-03 08:13:49 - Market Wire}
 

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - April 9, 2009) - Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ MTSN ]), a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor process equipment used to manufacture integrated circuits, announced today that the Company has achieved global recertification to the ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Standard and OHSAS 18001: 2007 Occupational Health & Safety Standard. ISO 9001 is a quality management standard maintained by ISO (International Organization for Standardization), which is widely recognized and respected throughout the world. OHSAS 18001 is an international standard that specifies the development of occupational health & safety management systems. The Company's certifications were accomplished with successful site audits conducted by registrar TÜVRheinland® at Mattson's global facilities. The TÜV audit teams undertook a comprehensive assessment of key business processes as part of the ISO assessment and evaluated OHSAS compliance related to health & safety programs and practices.

Chris Menicou, vice president corporate quality, commented, "We are pleased that Mattson Technology's work processes have been reaccredited to the internationally recognized quality management system standard, ISO 9001: 2008. The Company has now held ISO accreditation for nearly 9 years, which is testament to the continued levels of quality that we strive to offer our customers." Menicou added, "This comprehensive recertification audit scheduled for every 3 years has provided valuable reinforcement for processes that enable Mattson to achieve its Customer Driven Quality program goals. James Oswalt, director of environmental heath & safety, commented, "Our certification to OHSAS demonstrates Mattson's commitment to the health & safety of all employees that support our business efforts."

Additionally, the Company noted that Mattson continues to be a Cal/VPP Star site, which is the highest safety achievement rating offered by Cal/OSHA. The California Voluntary Protection Program STAR (Cal/VPP STAR) is designed to recognize employers and their employees who have implemented safety and health programs that go beyond minimal Cal/OSHA standards, and effectively prevent and control occupational hazards. Cal/VPP STAR establishments are considered to be leaders in the field of workplace safety and health.

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About Mattson Technology, Inc.

Mattson Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets semiconductor wafer processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The Company is a leading supplier of dry strip and rapid thermal processing equipment to the global semiconductor industry. Its strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. Mattson is expanding into the etch market with innovative products targeting high volume dielectric etch applications, and is also expanding into the millisecond annealing and thermal oxidation markets. The Company expects that entry into these new markets will enhance its technical leadership and deliver revenue and profitability gains. Mattson was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Fremont, California. 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: [ www.mattson.com ].