Prestigious Awards Recognize
Significant Contributions to National Industrial Development
Through Promotion of Trade
BEVERLY,
Mass., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of
innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor
industry, announced today that Axcelis Korea, its subsidiary in
South Korea, and Axcelis Korea's
Country Manager James Park were
honored at the 2023 South Korea Trade Day event. The awards were
presented by Yoon Suk Yeol,
President of the Republic of Korea, various Ministers, and the
heads of each trade and economic organization, at a ceremony held
in Seoul Korea earlier this
month.
Export Tower Awards are given to Korean companies that
achieve a certain level of export sales. Axcelis Korea was honored
with the $100M Export Tower Award,
for exceeding $100 million in exports
from its new Axcelis Asia Operations Center (AAOC) in South Korea, which opened in late 2021 to
manufacture ion implantation systems. The AAOC expanded the
Company's global operational capacity and supply chain to meet
market demand.
James Park, as the leader
of Axcelis Korea, received the 'Bronze Tower Medal,' which is
awarded to individuals in recognition of their significant
contributions to national industrial development through the
promotion of trade. The award extends beyond the semiconductor
sector, recognizing the company's impact across various industries.
It is a prestigious honor, symbolizing the recipient's outstanding
achievements and dedication.
President and CEO Russell
Low commented, "We're very excited for James and the Axcelis
Korea team to receive this recognition. Korea continues to be a key
region for Axcelis and our investment in infrastructure in Korea
has allowed us to increase our global manufacturing capacity,
bringing us closer to our customers in Asia and building relationships with the local
community and supply chain."
Axcelis Korea Country Manager James
Park stated, "I am honored to receive this prestigious
award.
This acknowledgment highlights the collective efforts of all
employees since the establishment of the AAOC, emphasizing Axcelis'
dedication to growth and innovation. I strongly believe that we
will be able to build a stronger employer brand in the Korea talent
market and boost employees morale with this award. The AAOC has
achieved remarkable results in a short period of time by
strengthening our workforce, increasing domestic sourcing
capabilities, and enhancing quality teams to expand our global
business. Axcelis Korea plays a leading role in the global
semiconductor manufacturing industry with technological innovation
and high-quality products. Our vision is to create new
opportunities and strengthen our position in the global market
through cooperation and innovation."
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative,
high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over
40 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:
US/ROW
Maureen
Hart (editorial/media) 978.787.4266
Doug Lawson (investor relations)
978.787.9552
Korea
Patrick Kwon
+82.31.695.8831
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