SUNNYVALE, Calif, July 8, 2004 – Today KITZ SCT announced a letter of intent from a major U.S.-based semiconductor toolmaker to serve as the volume valve supplier for the customer’s next-generation tools. The agreement provides significant emphasis on KITZ SCT’s ability to rapidly deliver cost-efficient advanced flow control components to top tier customers.

“A fundamental requirement of supporting major toolmakers’ fluid systems needs is the ability to timely deliver advanced flow control components. KITZ SCT already counts the world’s leading toolmaker in our growing customer base. And we’re proud another major toolmaker has selected KITZ SCT in such a short period of time,” said Ken Prodger, senior vice president of KITZ SCT America Corporation.

About KITZ SCT America Corporation

KITZ SCT America Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced flow control components utilized in semiconductor production processes. The company’s U.S.A. headquarters are at 1183 Bordeaux Drive, Suite 15, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 • www.kitz-sct.com

SOURCE: KITZ SCT America Corporation