BILTHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- ASM International N.V. (Nasdaq:ASMI) (Euronext Amsterdam:ASM) announced that its 54%-owned subsidiary, ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. (Hong Kong Exchanges: 0522) has received an initial order for multiple ASM BP 209 solder ball placement systems from one of the world's top semiconductor manufacturers. The custom-built systems begin delivery immediately and will be installed at several of the customer's global locations. Patrick Lam, managing director of ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. stated, "The selection of ASM as global supplier for solder ball placement by this prestigious chip company came after extensive competitive analysis. Our proprietary pick head design and vision system showed superior technology for fast and accurate processing during evaluation. In particular, the fine pitch capability of our ball placement system, capable of 0.2mm ball and 0.4mm pitch proved to be superior in both yield and productivity". The BP 209 solder ball placement system is used to place solder balls on chip scale and ball grid array (BGA) semiconductor packages, connecting the chip with the circuit board.
About ASM and ASMPT
ASM International N.V. is headquartered in Bilthoven, the Netherlands. ASM International is a global company, serving one of the most important and demanding industries in the world. The Company possesses a strong technological base, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, a competent and qualified workforce and a highly trained, strategically distributed support network. ASM International's subsidiaries design and manufacture equipment and materials used to produce semiconductor devices. ASM International and its subsidiaries provide production solutions for wafer processing, assembly and packaging through their facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia. ASM International's common stock shares trade on Nasdaq (symbol ASMI) and the Euronext Stock Exchange in Amsterdam (symbol ASM). For more information, visit ASM's web site at http://www.asm.com
ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. with headquarters in Hong Kong, has operations in Shenzhen China, Singapore and Malaysia. It is the world's largest supplier of a full line of assembly and packaging equipment for the semiconductor industry. It also supplies the Photonics and Optoelectronics markets. With its financial strength and R&D resources, ASMPT offers its customers total solutions in process innovations, package development and factory automation. ASMPT is 54%-owned by ASM International N.V. ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. common shares trade on the Hong Kong Exchanges under the symbol: 0522. For more information, visit ASMPT's web site at www.asmpacific.com
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Contact:
Jerry Dellheim VP Strategic Marketing ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. + 1 408 451 0804 Mary Jo Dieckhaus US Investor Relations ASM International N.V. +1 212 986 2900