Edwards to Showcase Integrated Vacuum and Abatement Solutions at SEMICON® West 2011 & InterSolar

CRAWLEY, England, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, will showcase the latest technology in integrated vacuum and abatement solutions during SEMICON West (Booth #2607) and InterSolar (Booth#9301). Additionally, Edwards' CEO, Matthew Taylor, will be the keynote speaker at SEMI's Global Care Executive Luncheon taking place on Tuesday, July 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

Matthew Taylor will discuss the implications of climate change on semiconductor and solar manufacturing, the role vacuum and abatement systems can play in achieving industrial environmental objectives, and some thoughts on the way forward for the industry.

The company is featuring its Zenith™ family abatement systems at the shows. The Zenith integrates vacuum pumping and abatement into a single system to provide manufacturers with a highly efficient, low-cost-of-ownership solution that meets the latest manufacturing and environmental requirements. The Zenith is easy to install and use, and it saves valuable fab floor space. It features Green Mode, which provides significant reductions in energy consumption, resulting in reduced environmental impact and additional cost-of-ownership savings.

"2011 has been a very good year so far for Edwards, despite the overall slow pace of global economic expansion," said Matthew Taylor, Edwards' CEO. "We recently opened state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in South Korea and the Czech Republic, and have been winning major contracts from solar and semiconductor manufacturers around the globe."

The Zenith is an award Finalist for the 2011 SEMICON West Sustainable Technology Award. The Award will be announced during the show at the South Hall TechXPOT on Wednesday, July 13, 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

For further information about Edwards please see www.edwardsvacuum.com or visit us at SEMICON West (Booth #2607) or InterSolar (Booth #9301) in San Francisco, July 12-14.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading global technology and environmental business supplying integrated solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells as well as vacuum technology for industrial, scientific, process and R&D applications. The company employs approximately 3,000 people worldwide in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards invented the concept of the low-maintenance, cost-effective, commercial oil-free 'dry' vacuum pump, while its abatement systems prevent the emission of harmful greenhouse gases making the Edwards' overall carbon footprint negative* For more information, please visit www.edwardsvacuum.com.

The Edwards name and logo are registered trademarks of Edwards Limited.

* Greenhouse Gas Protocol - Scope 3 Indirect Emissions.

SOURCE Edwards