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AIR PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION OF
ITS ABSOLUTE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (July 1, 2004) - Air Products
(NYSE: APD) has announced the next generation of its Absolute
Temperature Control System (ATCS™), a line of equipment
servicing the Electronics Specialty Chemicals market. Called
ATCS Plus, the product provides reliable and stable temperature
control of Air Products’ Schumacher line of liquid
source chemicals.
Among the features of ATCS Plus is an intuitive and functional
interface that can be customized for individual customers.
The new unit, engineered by Air Products’ Electronics
Equipment Solutions group, can be retrofitted to replace
any current ATCS, and its modular design makes its easy
to install and operate. It also provides expanded temperature
control ranging from 10-120°C, ultimately improving
product uniformity and allowing customers to test a wider
variety of precursors.
“The ATCS Plus upgrade is an efficient and practical
equipment upgrade to our temperature and flow control product
line,” said Joe Stockunas, Air Products general manager
of electronics equipment. “We’re always looking
at innovative solutions that address our customers’
evolving equipment needs, and the Plus upgrade does exactly
that by enhancing both the tool and user interfaces. It’s
also designed to meet more stringent performance requirements
and R&D demands.”
During the transition to the ATCS Plus, Air Products will
continue to accept orders for the original version and provide
related service and repair support. Air Products is offering
an extended service schedule and a long-term exchange program
to help smooth the transition for its customers to the new
ATCS.
Air Products’ Electronics Equipment Solutions group
is a global leader in the sales, distribution and service
of equipment designed for electronic materials. Its ATCS
Plus model can be remotely controlled and monitored while
microprocessors manage the source temperature. The system
also has a full range of safety interlocks, and a separate
source cup permits safe container installation.
Air Products (booth# 5568) will display its ATCS Plus at
SEMICON® West 2004. Scheduled for July 12-14 at Moscone
Center in San Francisco, Calif., it is the semiconductor
industry’s largest trade show.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology,
energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with
a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions,
providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases,
performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded
in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key
growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery
hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction,
and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized
for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment
to safety and the environment. With annual revenues of $6.3
billion and operations in over 30 countries, the company’s
18,500 employees build lasting relationships with their
customers and communities based on understanding, integrity
and passion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
***NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements.
Actual results could vary materially, due to changes in
current expectations.
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