EXCELLENCE IN SAWING

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August 23, 2007
HCT has been acquired by Applied Materials, Inc. [www.appliedmaterials.com]
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Applied Materials Switzerland SA (formerly HCT) is the industry`s pioneer and world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing the most advanced and reliable wire-saws for the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries. A third specialized market segment includes wire-saws for sapphire, quartz, germanium, glass and other brittle materials.

About Applied Materials International
[www.appliedmaterials.com]