TOKYO, Japan, June 28, 2004 – KITZ SCT, a leader in the development, manufacture, and sales of advanced flow control components for semiconductor production processes, today announced a new company president. Previously in the international role of managing director, Yasuyuki Hotta has been promoted to the position of president of KITZ SCT. Mr. Hotta has been with KITZ’s organization for over twenty years in various roles of increasing responsibility.

“KITZ SCT is dedicated to supporting the semiconductor manufacturing sector’s fluid system needs and the evolving technical environment within their industry,” said Hotta. “Our company’s U.S. headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, works closely with customers to identify next-generation processes and solutions. In Japan, KITZ SCT’s super-clean manufacturing, order fulfillment, technical and customer service teams, and product development group all collectively draw upon a legacy of engineering excellence that reaches back to 1984.”

KITZ SCT recently announced a letter of intent from one of the semiconductor industry’s top tier toolmakers, based in the U.S. KITZ SCT currently includes the world’s top toolmaker in its growing client base, as a result of providing the critical support to quickly and effectively develop competitive products.

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