Microbar Receives ISO 9001 Certification; Demonstrated Commitment to Quality Earns Certification from International Standards Organization in Less Than 12 Months

Business Wire, Feb 28, 2001

Business Editors/Technology Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2001

Microbar, the premium provider of advanced chemical management systems to the worlds most advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities, today announced it has been awarded the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001 certification. This recognition was achieved during an unprecedented year of growth for Microbar (300%) and confirms the operational effectiveness of the quality system. This independent certification reassures Microbar's customers and partners that Microbar will continue to deliver the highest level of products, services, and support.

"To achieve ISO 9001 certification under these rapid growth and short cycle conditions is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our team and our commitment of quality to our customers," said Bob MacKnight, president, Microbar Incorporated. "Microbar has consistently delivered quality products and services to the semiconductor industry over the past 10 years and this certification validates that accomplishment. We will continue to deploy this robust continuous improvement process assuring our customers and all of our stakeholders that Microbar will continue to lead the industry with the highest quality products and services into the future."

ISO 9001 recognizes companies that meet strict criteria for manufacturing standards. Certification is critical for companies that market and sell their products internationally and is awarded to those companies that comply with the standards and consistently demonstrate under re-evaluation an effective and robust deployment of the processes embodied.

About Microbar

Founded in 1991, Microbar designs, manufactures and markets safe, cost-effective chemical management systems for semiconductor fabrication processes. Enabling both bulk and point-of-use chemical delivery and collection/treatment, these systems employ the most advanced technology to address the growing chemical management and environmental concerns in the fab for an ever-broadening array of processes. Current applications for the company's chemical systems include DUV photoresist, CMP materials, low-k materials, and copper electroplating dispense and handling. Microbar's CMP wastewater treatment system employs a patented and unique low pressure technology, EnChem. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Microbar is a privately held, venture backed company that has maintained a greater than 40 percent CAGR for the past seven years. For additional information about Microbar visit our website at www.microbar.com.