Amkor Technology Installs Systems from SUSS MicroTec

SUSS MicroTec (FWB:SMH)(GER:SMH), a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, has received orders for multiple 300mm lithography systems from Amkor Technology Inc., an industry leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions. The equipment package includes MA300 Gen2 mask aligner systems and ACS300 Gen2 wafer processing clusters for wafer level packaging, wafer bumping and 3D integration technology. Installations at Amkor’s K4 plant in Gwangju, Korea, and T1 fab in Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, are scheduled to be completed in Q3 2010.

"As a contract manufacturer for semiconductor companies worldwide we are committed to bringing leading-edge packaging solutions to market”, said ChoonHeung Lee, CVP and CTO, Amkor Technology "SUSS MicroTec’s lithography systems have been an integral part of our success and have set an exceptional track record for process capability, reliability, support and overall cost of ownership for our worldwide operations.”

"We are looking forward to providing additional system solutions to meet Amkor’s capacity expansion requirements. We truly value our relationship with this key customer”, said Frank Averdung, President and CEO, SUSS MicroTec, "These multiple tool orders further solidifies the leading position of our 300mm lithography equipment for the advanced packaging market.”

About SUSS MicroTec

SUSS MicroTec listed in the Deutsche Börse AG’s Prime Standard is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for microstructuring for the semiconductor industry and related markets.

The highly-precise mask aligners, coaters, developers, bonders and equipment for wet processing provide a comprehensive process portfolio for multiple applications in research and development as well as volume production.

With a global infrastructure for applications and service SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8,000 installed systems. SUSS MicroTec is headquartered in Garching near Munich, Germany.

For more information, please visit http://www.suss.com.

About Amkor Technology

Amkor Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor assembly and test services. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and, manufacturing and support services. More information on Amkor is available from the company's SEC filings and on Amkor's web site: www.amkor.com.