Plasma Therm Press Release Plasma-Therm Announces Acquisition of OEM Group PVD, RTP and Etch Business

News from Plasma-Therm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Pollock (727) 577-4999 / Nancy.pollock@plasmatherm.com Plasma-Therm Announces Acquisition of OEM Group PVD, RTP and Etch Business ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2020) — Plasma-Therm, a leading manufacturer of plasma-process equipment for the semiconductor industry, announced today the acquisition of OEM Group’s dry process equipment business....

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