FCS Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (MM)

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) -- Company Honored in Pollution Prevention Category for Invention and Use of Environmentally-Friendly Detergent Used in the Manufacturing of Wafers -- Achieves Goals Established by Maine STEP-UP Program Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) received the Maine Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence and has been honored in the "Pollution Prevention" category for the invention and use of an environmentally-friendly detergent to remove ink from wafers at the company's South Portland facility. With this new approach, Fairchild achieved yet another one of its commitments to the Step-Up Program (Smart Tracks for Exceptional Performers and Upward Performers) by reducing VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions to the lowest possible level with current technology. "We're very pleased to accept this award as recognition for Fairchild's tireless efforts to reduce emissions and the impact to the environment," said Steve Goodwin, Fairchild's Environmental, Health and Safety manager. "In addition to the creation of our environmentally-friendly detergent to replace solvents, we have reduced energy usage by nearly $15,000 annually, lowered the amount of material used and waste generated, and reduced Green House Gas emissions. Fairchild has been recognized globally for the company's efforts to protect the environment, and we will continue to improve our efforts as a responsible global corporate citizen." A member of the STEP-UP Program since 2002, Fairchild was honored for the second time for their commitment to sustainability concepts and environmental and business planning. Fairchild received the award from Governor John Baldacci and Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, Dawn Gallagher. Steve Goodwin, Roger Doherty, staff engineer and Don Harmon, senior electronics technician accepted the award for Fairchild. The Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence are presented to businesses, organizations and individuals whose outstanding efforts exemplify and promote environmental excellence. The STEP-UP Program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) STEP-UP facilities that have met or exceeded their agreement goals. Fairchild is committed to maintaining a standard of excellence that ensures continual improvement in environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance, including: -- meeting or exceeding the requirements defined by applicable EHS laws and regulations, as well as other EHS requirements defined by customers, company standards and procedures; -- actively pursuing pollution prevention measures that reduce environmental impacts and conserve natural resources through process improvement, recycling and other actions; -- setting objectives and targets that focus on environmental considerations and the health and safety of employees in business planning, product design and manufacturing; -- providing superior engineering controls, administrative controls and safeguards for our operations; -- educating and training employees in safe work practices and environmental protection measures; -- clearly defining employee responsibility for adhering to EHS standards of performance; -- seeking suppliers and vendors who demonstrate EHS responsibility; -- measuring, reviewing and monitoring our EHS performance and progress; -- sharing EHS information and expertise with others; -- being responsible members of the communities in which we live and work; and -- providing information and programs to help employees lead a safe and healthful life. About Fairchild Semiconductor: Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is the leading global supplier of high-performance power products critical to today's leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise(R), Fairchild offers the industry's broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild's 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.