COMPANY PROFILE
Brooks Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKS) creates manufacturing efficiency for the semiconductor and other complex manufacturing industries, helping our customers increase productivity, lower operating costs and improve return on investment. In addition to best-in-class hardware products and services, Brooks offers complete, tightly integrated solutions that optimize manufacturing equipment, factory productivity and manufacturing efficiency. Our solutions enable customers to bring products to market with greater speed and profitability. With over 25 years experience in the development and implementation of innovative automation solutions and highly regarded global customer support and service capabilities, Brooks is uniquely positioned to help semiconductor Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), fabs and other companies in complex manufacturing industries to leverage automation to solve their business problems while controlling costs and minimizing risk. Our tool automation products include vacuum and atmospheric robots, cluster tool platforms and modules, load port modules, equipment front end modules and ultra-clean environments for isolating processing equipment. We also provide market-leading cryogenic pumps for high-vacuum processes such as ion implant and physical vapor deposition (PVD) as well as vacuum measurement and thermal management solutions. In addition, all our products are fully supported by our global customer support group. Our Guaranteed Up-Time Support (GUTS™) program helps mitigate risk and ensures world class service for our customers. Brooks, with headquarters in Chelmsford MA, has direct operations in North America, Europe and Asia. The Company's Technology Automation Division is ISO 9001:2000 certified to assure the highest levels of product quality and value. Year Founded
1978 Company Status
Brooks is a public company that is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol BRKS. Fiscal 2007 (year-end 30-Sep) Annual Sales Revenues:
$743.3 Million Worldwide Employees:
Approximately 2,200 Industries Served:
Brooks serves the semiconductor and other complex manufacturing industries with a primary focus on the semiconductor capital equipment OEM's. Corporate Headquarters:
Brooks Automation, Inc.
15 Elizabeth Drive
Chelmsford, MA 01824 U.S.A.
Tel: (978) 262-2400
Fax: (978) 262-2500
Website: www.brooks.com Main Manufacturing Centers:
United States - Chelmsford, Massachusetts and Portland, Oregon
Korea - Kiheung Sales & Support Offices:
United States, France, Germany, China, Israel, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom Board of Directors:
Complete list of the Board of Directors Market Segments:
Automation Systems Group
Vacuum Robots & Modules
Vacuum Systems
Flat Panel Systems
Tool Control Software
Atmospheric Robots & Modules
Atmospheric Equipment Front Ends
CMP & Wet Robots
Model-Based Temperature Controllers
Automation Modules including Linear Tracks, Pre-Aligners & Mappers
FOUP Load Port Modules
SMIF Load Port Modules and Platforms
Advanced Material Handling System (AMHS)
Airflow Controllers
Environmental Systems
Reticle Stockers
Reticle Macro Inspection
RFID Readers and Gateways
RFID Tracking
Customer-Designed Automation
Critical Components Group
Cryogenic High-Vacuum Technology
Vacuum Measurement Solutions
Cryogenic Refrigeration Systems
Global Customer Operations Group
Guaranteed Up-Time Support (GUTS®)
TrueBlue® Service Agreements
Alignment and Calibration
Fixed Price Repair
Spare Parts
Technology Performance Upgrades
Industry Participation
Brooks is actively involved in the definition and ongoing development of semiconductor industry standards and guidelines through its work on SEMI, SEMATECH, and 300mm industry standards committees. The Company is also a member of the Semiconductor Industry Suppliers Association.   
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