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Rohm and Haas secures buy in and exclusive use of Nanophase’s CMP nano-materials |
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Aug 28, 2006 at 04:45 PM |
 Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials' CMP Technologies division has extended its worldwide exclusive agreement with Nanophase Technologies for its nano-materials that are used in Rohm and Haas' CMP slurries, and particularly for polishing slurries for Shallow Trench Isolation (STI), which is an especially difficult process step for CMP. The companies have been collaborating on advanced CMP slurries for four years.
"We believe that this long-term deal with Nanophase is instrumental in growing our CMP slurry business," stated Nick Gutwein, president of Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, CMP Technologies. "Collaborating closely in developing products, we can ensure that we have the best of technology for our customers. Over the past few years we have developed a solid relationship that resulted in innovative slurry products for the STI market. So we are enthusiastic about continuing this alliance for years to come." In another move to cement the working relationship, Rohm and Haas has spent $5 million on purchasing a 4.5 percent stake in Nanophase, the companies announced.
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