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February 27, 2009
Tokyo,
Japan: Oerlikon Solar and Tokyo Electron Partner to Market Thin
Film Manufacturing Plants
Tokyo
Electron (TEL), a supplier of innovative semiconductor production
equipment, has announced a strategic cooperation with Oerlikon
Solar, a supplier of thin film silicon photovoltaic production
equipment.
"This
strategic cooperation between TEL and Oerlikon Solar creates a
new solar powerhouse which will unlock the huge potential of the
Asian solar market. There could be no better partnership in the
center of the Asian solar market" emphasizes Dr. Uwe Krüger, CEO
of Oerlikon.
"By
forming a cooperation with Oerlikon Solar, TEL will be able to
satisfy its customers with outstanding equipment and related support,
while drawing upon the technology and supporting capabilities
it has acquired in the semiconductor and FPD production equipment
markets," commented Terry Higashi, CEO and Chairman, Tokyo Electron
Limited.
Together,
TEL and Oerlikon will significantly expand the adoption of thin
film silicon PV technology in parts of Asia, Oceania and Japan,
areas which are already leading in solar adoption and export.
The partnership will be based on Oerlikon Solar's PV technology,
and on TEL's extensive sales and customer support network, semiconductor
experience and highly respected market leadership.
TEL
will become the exclusive representative for Oerlikon Solar's
thin film silicon PV equipment and end to end production solutions
in parts of Asia, Oceania and Japan. They will also provide manpower
and services in the area of installation, ramp-up and customer
service.
Oerlikon
Solar provides complete production equipment, technology and services
for thin film silicon PV modules. TEL has more than 45 year's
of experience in semiconductors and flat panel display (FDP) production
equipment. Their established network of sales and support resources
and Oerlikon Solar's proven technology is a winning combination
for the thin film PV market.
"Our
strategic partnership with TEL is designed to leverage complementary
strengths to create the quality and scale of thin film silicon
PV needed to satisfy the growing demand for clean and economically
viable energy sources. This partnership will benefit our customers
enormously in Asian emerging growth markets with predictable end-to-end
manufacturing facilities for thin film solar panels and local
sales and customer support through TEL's global network" , said
Jeannine Sargent, CEO Oerlikon Solar.
Further details about: Oerlikon
Solar and Tokyo Electron
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