Aurora, IL, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMC Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCMP), today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of International Test Solutions. As a result of the acquisition, International Test Solutions, LLC (ITS) is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMC Materials.
The acquisition expands CMC Materials’ portfolio of critical, enabling solutions that help solve its customers’ most demanding challenges. With ITS’ superior combination of technical and applications expertise, talented operations team, and global sales and distribution network, CMC Materials is enhancing its leadership in partnering with device manufacturers and foundries to design and produce consumable, application-specific materials used to maximize yield and throughput in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
“ITS is a strong addition to our Electronic Materials business segment with its combination of technology leadership and exposure to attractive growth trends in the semiconductor industry,” said David Li, President and CEO of CMC Materials. “We welcome the ITS employees to our team and look forward to our future together.”
ABOUT CMC MATERIALS, INC.
CMC Materials, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a leading global supplier of consumable materials, primarily to semiconductor manufacturers. The company’s products play a critical role in the production of advanced semiconductor devices, helping to enable the manufacture of smaller, faster and more complex devices by its customers. CMC Materials, Inc. is also a leading provider of performance materials to pipeline operators. The company's mission is to create value by delivering high-performing and innovative solutions that solve its customers’ challenges. The company has approximately 2,100 employees globally. For more information about CMC Materials, Inc., visit www.cmcmaterials.com, or contact Colleen Mumford, Vice President, Communications and Marketing, at 630-499-2600.
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