Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. secured the top share in the worldwide market for its semiconductor cleaning equipment in three key fields in 2009, holding fast to its position as an industry leader for three consecutive years starting in 2007.

With a 69.7% share in single wafer spray processors*, an 81.3% share in auto wet stations**, and an 85.2% share in scrubbers***, the company expanded its share in all equipment fields compared to the previous year. Even a mid the global recession that began in the fall of 2008, Dainippon Screen enjoyed a steady increase in shipments to Taiwan in 2009, as the semiconductor industry showed some signs of recovery during the second half of the year. The company secured a 69.7% share in single wafer spray processors, which represents a 9.4% increase year-on-year (60.3% in 2008). It also secured an overwhelming market share in both auto wet stations (81.3%; up from 57.4% in 2008) and scrubbers (85.2%; up from 80.1% in 2008). In this way, Dainippon Screen continues to maintain a commanding position in the worldwide market for semiconductor cleaning equipment.

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