Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ:NANO)
NANO announced today that its IMPULSE® integrated metrology optical critical dimension (OCD) and film analysis system has been selected by a major Korean memory manufacturer for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process control. The decision makes the Nanometrics IMPULSE system “tool-of-record” for CMP control of NAND Flash memory in high-volume manufacturing at the 2x nm node. The IMPULSE was selected over competitive offerings following an extended technical evaluation.
Nanometrics is a leading provider of advanced, high-performance process control metrology systems used primarily in the fabrication of semiconductors, high-brightness LEDs, data storage devices and solar photovoltaics. Nanometrics’ automated and integrated metrology systems measure critical dimensions, device structures, overlay registration, topography and various thin film properties, including film thickness as well as optical, electrical and material properties. The company’s process control solutions are deployed throughout the fabrication process, from front-end-of-line substrate manufacturing, to high-volume production of semiconductors and other devices, to advanced wafer-scale packaging applications. Nanometrics’ systems enable device manufacturers to improve yields, increase productivity and lower their manufacturing costs. The company maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California, with sales and service offices worldwide.
For more information about Nanometrics Incorporated please visit http://www.nanometrics.com
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Equity One, Inc. (NYSE:EQY)
EQY announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell 36 shopping centers comprising approximately 3.9 million square feet for $473.1 million to Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII. These assets were encumbered by mortgage loans having an aggregate principal balance of approximately $177.4 million as of June 30, 2011.
Equity One owned or had interests in 219 properties comprising approximately 24 million square feet and consisting of 192 shopping centers, 10 projects under development or redevelopment, 12 non-retail properties, and 5 parcels of land.
For more information about Equity One, Inc. please visit http://www.equityone.net
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Shengkai Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALV)
Shengkai Innovations, Inc. announced today results for its fourth quarter and FY2011 ended June 30, 2011. VALV’s revenues increased 70.9% year-over-year to approximately $27.3 million; Revenues from the electric power segment increased 48.8% year-over-year to approximately $15.0 million; Revenues from the petrochemical and chemical segment increased 68.8% year-over-year to approximately $8.4 million; Revenues from other industries, including aluminum and metallurgy, increased 315.7% to approximately $3.9 million; Gross profit increased 56.1% year-over-year to approximately $14.7 million with a 54.0% gross margin.
Shengkai Innovations is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic valves, high-tech ceramic materials and the provision of technical consultation and related services. The Company’s industrial valve products are used by companies in the electric power, petrochemical and chemical, metallurgy and other industries as high-performance, more durable alternatives to traditional metal valves.
For more information about Shengkai Innovations, Inc. please visit http://www.shengkaiinnovations.com
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