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Applied Materials teams with GE Capital to service Elpida’s 300mm fab operations |
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Nov 14, 2007 at 03:03 PM |
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 Elpida Memory has signed a major five-year contract with Applied Materials to allow the semiconductor equipment giant to provide tool servicing, upgrades and operational efficiency strategies at its major 300mm facility in Japan. The contract is part of a collaborative asset management program that includes GE Capital Leasing Corporation, the company said. Details of the contract were not disclosed.
“We are pleased to be working more closely with the Applied Materials’ service organization to drive down the cost of fab operations,” said Mr. Jiro Yamamoto, Elpida Officer and Hiroshima Plant Manager. “As we expand our manufacturing capacity, we expect to see advantages in having an integrated lease-service solution provider manage total costs throughout the equipment lifecycle.”
“Our combined goal is to help Elpida achieve optimal fab and asset performance,” said Manfred Kerschbaum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Applied Global Services. “This is a significant contract for our services group and highlights the advantages of our lease-service alliance with GE, which offers an integrated solution to help enhance Elpida’s success. The contract adds to the growing momentum of our service business, especially in Asia.”
Applied certified customer engineers will work at Elpida’s fabs using the latest diagnostic and monitoring techniques to provide preventive and corrective maintenance.
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