ESG progress, industry-first sustainability leadership and long-term governance goals

Rolla, Mo. — June 2, 2026 — Brewer Science, a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and technologies for the semiconductor industry, today released its 2026 Impact Report, detailing continued progress across environmental stewardship, people-first initiatives, community engagement, and collaborative innovation. Additionally, the company announced it has earned GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill certification for the eleventh consecutive year, remaining the first and only company in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry to achieve this designation.

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“The consistency matters,” said Matthew Beard, Executive Director of Strategic Planning, Management Systems, and Sustainability at Brewer Science. “Eleven consecutive years of Zero Waste to Landfill certification demonstrates our commitment to improving our processes, finding more innovative ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle our waste, thus leading to more sustainable business operations and having a positive impact on our supply chain.”

Environmental leadership rooted in verification and results

The 2026 Impact Report highlights continued momentum toward Brewer Science’s climate and waste-reduction goals, including:
• More than 631 tons of material diverted from landfills over the past decade
• 56% of generated waste reused or recycled during the most recent reporting period
• Over 75% of hazardous waste volume diverted annually to reuse applications
• 100% renewable energy consumption achieved annually
• 5% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions year over year
• Continued progress toward reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 (from a 2018 baseline) and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Brewer Science’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification verifies that 100% of waste leaving company facilities is diverted through approved methods such as reuse, recycling, composting, or source reduction. GreenCircle Certified’s program is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous third-party validations of waste diversion claims.

People, community, and industry impact

Beyond environmental performance, the Impact Report details how Brewer Science’s sustainability commitments extend to its workforce, communities, and industry partnerships:
• Named a Top Workplace in the Manufacturing Industry for the fifth consecutive year
• Employee-owners volunteered more than 3,200 hours to 129 organizations
• Supported STEM education, early childhood education, and workforce development initiatives across local and national communities
• Continued leadership as a founding member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium, collaborating with peers to reduce emissions across the global semiconductor supply chain
• Ongoing innovation in PFAS free materials development, aligning product performance with environmental responsibility

A platform for collaboration and accountability
The 2026 Impact Report also highlights Brewer Science’s Sustainability Outreach Program, which provides tools and education for employees, customers, suppliers, and community partners to drive meaningful, scalable environmental action.

“Zero waste is not a finish line, it’s a responsibility we share,” Beard added. “We encourage our partners across the supply chain to align around verified sustainability standards and measurable impact.”

The full 2026 Impact Report is available on Brewer Science’s Going Green page at:
www.brewerscience.com/going-green

About Brewer Science
Brewer Science is a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes that enable cutting-edge technology. Since 1981, the company has expanded its technology portfolio within advanced lithography, advanced packaging, smart devices, and printed electronics to support microdevices and industrial monitoring solutions. Brewer Science’s relationship-focused approach ensures critical outcomes for its partners worldwide. Headquartered in Rolla, Missouri, Brewer Science operates globally. Learn more at www.brewerscience.com.

About GreenCircle Certified, LLC
GreenCircle Certified, LLC provides independent, third-party certification of environmental claims to ensure transparency and credibility in the marketplace. Since 2009, GreenCircle Certified has helped organizations validate sustainability performance through rigorous evaluation. Its certifications, including Zero Waste to Landfill, are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Learn more at www.greencirclecertified.com.

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Semiconductor industry leader takes the helm to accelerate Beneq’s next phase of growth in atomic layer deposition

Espoo, Finland, 8 May, 2026 – Beneq Oy, the home of atomic layer deposition (ALD), today announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Harrison as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Harrison succeeds Dr. Tommi Vainio and will lead Beneq into its next phase of growth across semiconductor, optical, and emerging technology markets.

A Strategic Leadership Transition
Beneq enters its next phase of growth from a position of strong commercial momentum. Recent milestones include the qualification of the Beneq Transform® cluster tool for volume production of GaN power and RF filter devices; the introduction of Beneq Transmute™ and Beneq Transform® XP, both engineered for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) of specialty semiconductors; growing adoption of the P-Series for coating critical chamber parts in advanced node devices; and selection of the C2R™ for AR waveguide production in next-generation XR optics.

Against this backdrop, the Board of Directors has determined that the time is right to align executive leadership with the company's evolving strategic priorities. As part of this transition, Dr. Tommi Vainio has decided to step down as CEO to pursue other opportunities. The Board of Directors extends its sincere thanks to Tommi, whose leadership advanced Beneq's technology platform, strengthened its market position in thin film deposition, and guided the company through important stages of its development.

A Proven Leader for a Scaling ALD Business
Dr. Harrison brings extensive global experience across the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors. He holds a Ph.D. in Quantum Chemistry and has built a distinguished career spanning device manufacturing, process development, and equipment solutions, with senior leadership roles at Intel, Lam Research, Veeco, and Applied Materials covering research and development, new product introduction, global account management, and business unit leadership. This combination of technical depth and commercial acumen positions him to scale Beneq’s commercial execution and growth across its global customer base.

Looking Ahead
Under Jason’s leadership, Beneq will accelerate strategic execution across its expanding portfolio, deepen customer engagement across North America, Asia, and Europe, and continue investing in innovative ALD solutions from R&D to HVM to deliver long-term value to customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Dr. Patrick Rabinzohn, Member of the Board of Directors, Beneq, said: “Jason brings the technical depth, the business and account management experience, and the global perspective Beneq needs at this stage of its growth. His academic background and compelling track record across the semiconductor industry positions Jason to build on the momentum the company generated especially.”

Dr. Jason Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Beneq, added: “Beneq has a strong technology foundation, a talented team, and a growing pipeline of customers in some of the most important markets in semiconductors and optics. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate execution and deliver on the trust our customers place in us.”

About Beneq
Beneq pioneered industrial production of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) with the introduction of the first commercial ALD equipment in 1984. Today, Beneq advances ALD adoption and validation with a portfolio that includes the Beneq Transform®, Transform XP, Transform 300, and Transmute™ for specialty semiconductor device fabrication; TFS 200 and TFS 500 for R&D; the P400A, P800, and P1500 batch systems for coating critical semiconductor chamber components and complex part geometries; and spatial ALD platforms such as the C2R™ and roll-to-roll processing equipment. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Beneq enables ALD integration from lab to fab for semiconductors, optics, and functional coatings.

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ROSENHEIM, Germany / KUALA LUMPUR, 5 May 2026 — esmo group (esmo), a leading global full-service systems integrator, developer, and supplier of advanced automation solutions for the semiconductor test industry, today announces the debut of its X-change Cart. A dedicated, semi-automated Device Interface Board (DIB) exchange system that enables a complete load board changeover by a single operator in under one minute, the X-change Cart addresses the safety, efficiency, and reliability challenges associated with manual board handling on the semiconductor test floor.

In high-mix semiconductor test environments, load board changeovers are a frequent and operationally significant activity. The reliance on manual handling has long presented challenges around changeover time, operator safety, and the risk of damage to high-value boards.

“Across test floors, we kept seeing the same pattern,” said Josef Weinberger, Head of Business Unit, esmo semicon. “Board changeovers were slow, physically demanding, and too dependent on individual technique. In tight spaces, that's where mistakes happen and time is lost. That observation drove us to build a dedicated solution that makes changeovers fast, repeatable, and manageable by a single operator in under a minute.”

Engineered for the Modern Test Floor

The X-change Cart removes the physical demands and variability of manual board handling from the equation entirely. Through a structured, HMI-controlled process, a single operator can lock, rotate, and transfer a board to the tester within a minute. The ability to carry two boards in a single trip makes that timescale achievable in practice. Thoughtful design details, including a ±180° rotation at the locking mechanism and a ±90° tower swivel, address the real-world constraints of a busy test floor.

Broad compatibility with leading ATE platforms (e.g. Teradyne, Advantest, SPEA and more) facilitates integration into existing multi-vendor environments without reconfiguration, allowing OSATs and IDMs to realise multiple benefits without disruption to their current setup.

For facilities with longer-term automation objectives, an optional configuration allows the interface tower to be mounted onto a customized AGV or AMR, providing a practical upgrade path toward autonomous test floor operations. The modular design further allows additional features to be incorporated as operational requirements evolve.

Weinberger added, “Reliability in production comes down to the details. The gripper head is engineered to perform consistently under real production conditions, with ESD-safe construction ensuring the board is protected at every point of contact. That level of engineering discipline is what makes the difference on a real production floor.”

X-change Cart Key Features

• Modular DIB exchange system for reliable, error-free board loading and unloading
• One-person operation — complete board change in under one minute
• Transports two load boards simultaneously for rapid exchange
• Full multi-axis rotation: ±180° at locking mechanism | ±180° Y-axis | ±90° Z-axis
• Compatible with leading ATE platforms — Teradyne, Advantest, SPEA and more
• Interfaces with test head, prober, DIB-loader, storage rack, and maintenance workbench
• Tower swivels ±90° for use in narrow corridors and constrained test floor layouts
• Integrated Human-Machine Interface (HMI), sensor detection, safety hand-brake, and modular battery
• Optional: fully automated configuration mountable on AGV or AMR

The X-change Cart will be available for live demonstration at the esmo booth throughout SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026. Visit esmo at Booth 2145, Hall 8, Level 2, MITEC Kuala Lumpur from 5–7 May 2026, or contact [email protected] to arrange a meeting or request further information.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29 April 2026 – DAS Environmental Experts presents its latest sustainable technologies at SEMICON SEA 2026 (May 5–7, MITEC, Booth 1174). The focus is on closing resource loops in semiconductor manufacturing through integrated waste gas and water treatment.

Integrated environmental technologies for next-generation fabs