SUSS MicroTec Announces ISO 9001:2000 Certification

Business Wire, Sept 18, 2008

GARCHING, Germany -- SUSS MicroTec.(FWB:SMH)(GER:SMH), a leading supplier for process and test solutions for the semiconductor industry announces that SUSS MicroTec Inc., manufacturer and supplier of production and process wafer bonding systems, now holds the globally recognized ISO 9001 certification for having established a high level process and system-oriented quality management (QM) based on ISO 9001 standards. Proceeding the ISO certification of SUSS MicroTec Lithography GmbH in 2007, another division of the SUSS MicroTec group has been certified for international quality standards. This is in line with on-going efforts to increase efficiency and alignment within the SUSS MicroTec group.

SUSS MicroTec Inc., based in Vermont, is the Bonder Division headquarters and North American sales and service site for all SUSS products. The fastest growing division of the SUSS MicroTec group, the Bonder Division develops and manufactures wafer bonders for high-volume MEMS and Semiconductor markets.

The ISO 9000 series of standards represents an international consensus of quality management practices. Providing a consistent set of criteria for the development and acceptance of corrective action and responses is a part of the audit process. This has assisted SUSS MicroTec in their drive to managing their manufacturing process effectively and giving customers continued confidence. The ISO certification validates the effectiveness and strength of SUSS MicroTec's quality management systems as well as their assurance of continuous improvement.

"Achieving ISO 9001-2000 certification reflects our dedication and on-going commitment.", said Wilfried Bair, VP Business Development and General Manager, Bonder Division, "It shows our customers that we are producing leading-edge and top quality wafer processing equipment covering all steps from design and development, to manufacturing, installation and after-sales support."

About SUSS MicroTec

SUSS MicroTec listed in Deutsche Borse AG's Prime Standard is one of the world's leading suppliers of process and testing solutions for markets such as 3D Integration, advanced packaging, MEMS, nanotechnology and compound semiconductor. SUSS MicroTec enables its customers to increase process performance while reducing cost of ownership and to meet the volume requirements of fast growing markets with high quality solutions.

SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8,000 installed mask aligners, coaters, bonders and probe systems with a global infrastructure for applications and service.