Micronic receives order for a Prexision-8 laser pattern generator for up to generation 8 display photomasks

Täby, Sweden – April 14, 2009 – Micronic Laser Systems AB (OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm, Nordic list, Small Cap, Information Technology: MICR), today received an order for a Prexision-8 laser pattern generator from a captive mask shop in Asia. The tool will be shipped in the second quarter of 2009.

”We are now seeing signs of increased capacity utilization within some areas of the display market. Some of the production capacity - that was built up during last year - is now utilized indicating an increased demand for advanced photomasks. This is very encouraging and in line with our earlier communication where we stated that investments might come early in the upturn,” said Sven Löfquist, president and CEO of Micronic Laser Systems AB. “This order shows that we have products meeting our customers’ requirements of cost-effective photomask production for future display manufacturing.”


Company contact:
Sven Löfquist
President & CEO
Tel: +46 8 638 52 00
sven.lofquist@micronic.se