Surfacing
technology company Strasbaugh has announced that it shipped equipment
worth $2.85 million to a China-based IC manufacturer in December 2008.
The sale was secured by China's 45th Research Institute, a sales and
service partner of Strasbaugh's, and consists of multiple CMP and
cleaning systems for use in the Chinese company’s chip manufacturing.
"This is the first major order for Strasbaugh in China since the 45th Research Institute became an official sales representative for Strasbaugh in 2008," said Mike Kirkpatrick, Strasbaugh's VP of Sales and Marketing. "It's a great start to our relationship."