BEVERLY, Mass., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis
Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling
ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, is being
recognized with a Leader Award, for the fifth consecutive year, for
Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO). The annual Mass ECO Awards
honor Massachusetts employers and
their efforts to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by
encouraging employees to utilize green transportation options like
walking, cycling, carpools and mass transit. The awards
ceremony takes place today at Fenway Park in Boston, MA.
Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Steve Roberge commented, "Axcelis is honored to
be recognized for this achievement for the fifth year in a
row. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, to
ensure a clean and healthy environment for our employees and the
community. We provide a variety of sustainable commuting
alternatives for our employees, and are proud of the many employees
that take advantage of the programs to keep us all green." Mr.
Roberge is also currently serving as President on the Board of
Directors for the Northshore Transportation Management Association
(NSTMA), which is actively working to increase the number of
employers participating in the association.
Andrea Leary, the executive
director of NSTMA, commented, "We'd like to congratulate Axcelis
for their Leadership award, and recognize the significant
contribution they make to the regions efforts to reduce congestion
and greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging employees to utilize
green transportation options. Employers like Axcelis truly
make a difference in improving the quality of life on the north
shore."
Axcelis actively promotes sustainable transportation benefits to
help reduce single occupancy vehicle trips, including bicycling and
numerous commuting services. The company offers employees
covered bicycle parking facilities, showers and locker rooms,
discounts on biking gear, training in bicycle safety and
maintenance, an onsite cafeteria and participation in Bike to Work
Week and the MA Clean Air Challenge. Axcelis is also a member of
the North Shore Transportation Management Association, allowing
employees access to a variety of commuter services and incentives
including personalized research, Ridematching, Green to Work
incentive program, Guaranteed Ride Home Program, and reduced ZipCar
membership fees.
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative,
high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over
35 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process
applications through the design, manufacture and complete life
cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical
and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more
about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
CONTACTS:
Maureen Hart (editorial/media)
978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
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