New order to Micronic for a pattern generator for PDP applications

New order to Micronic for a pattern generator for PDP applications Täby, Sweden, September 29, 2000 - Micronic Laser Systems AB (OM Stockholm Exchange: MICR), is at the forefront in semiconductor and display laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks to the world wide electronic industries. Micronic is pleased to announce that we have received a repeat order from a Japanese merchant mask shop for a MP170+ laser pattern generator. The system will be used for photomask production for Plasma Display Panels (PDP) for example "TV on the wall" up to 70 inches. Delivery will take place during the first half year of 2001. About Micronic Laser Systems Micronic Laser Systems is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of a series of extremely accurate laser pattern generators for the production of photomasks. The technology involved is known as microlithography. Micronic's systems are used by the world's leading electronics companies in the manufacture of television and computer displays, semiconductor circuits and semiconductor packaging components. Micronic is located in Täby, north of Stockholm and at present has subsidiaries in the United States and Japan and a service office in Taiwan. Micronic, with net sales of SEK 213 million (1999), has around 230 employees worldwide. Contact: Sven Löfquist, Executive Vice President, phone +46 8 638 52 10 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/09/29/20000929BIT00760/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/09/29/20000929BIT00760/bit0002.pdf