MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc.

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mattson Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced several new appointments to enhance customer service and strengthen technological leadership, positioning the company for further growth. Randy Y. Matsuda, 40, formerly vice president (VP) & general manager (GM) of the Films/Etch Products Group who led Mattson's strip group to the dominant market position, has been appointed Global Business Operations VP & GM, Asia. Matsuda's new duties will involve intensifying customer-centric programs for the Asia region, including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. Prior to joining the company in 1997, Matsuda worked as a representative responsible for all Mattson products at Mattson's distributor Marubeni Hytech Corporation. Stephen T. Lanza, 46, recently joined Mattson as Global Business Operations VP & GM, North America and Europe. Lanza will be responsible for overseeing the North American and European sales, field service, field process engineering and technical support teams. With over 20 years of sales, marketing and operations experience, Lanza has held executive management positions at CPU Technology, NeoMagic Corporation, Watkins-Johnson and Raychem Corporation. Don V. Tran, 41, replaces Matsuda as VP & GM, Films/Etch Products Group. Tran will be responsible for managing the Films/Etch business operations, including engineering, development and marketing functions, and strengthening Mattson's number one dry strip market position to gain further share. A 15-year industry veteran, Tran co-founded Twinstar Systems and SpeedWorks Software and served in various senior management and technical positions at Semitool, Silicon Valley Group, Watkins-Johnson and Lam Research. All three positions will report to Mattson's President and Chief Operating Officer, Robert B. MacKnight. "We expect that these executives, with their extensive customer and operational experience, will make significant contributions as we continue to drive progress in our field operations and product groups and enhance our ability to meet the needs of our customers," said MacKnight. "We're confident that the new team will be instrumental in strengthening our leading position in the marketplace and positioning the organization for further growth and success." About Mattson Technology, Inc. Mattson Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company's strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: 800-MATTSON/510-657-5900. Fax: 510-492-5911. Internet: http://www.mattson.com/. Mattson Technology Contact Lauren Vu Mattson Technology, Inc. tel +1-510-492-6518 fax +1-510-492-2800 DATASOURCE: Mattson Technology, Inc. CONTACT: Lauren Vu of Mattson Technology, Inc., +1-510-492-6518, or fax, +1-510-492-2800, or Web site: http://www.mattson.com/

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