Kulicke & Soffa Secures Major Order from Anam Industrial Co.

Strategic Insights -

Kulicke & Soffa Industries has secured a significant order from Anam Industrial Co. of Seoul, Korea, valued at $1.1 million. This order brings Anam's total sales to $5.4 million for the current K&S fiscal year, which began on October 1, 1994. The order is for Kulicke & Soffa's Model 1488L turbo wire bonders, which are considered the world's fastest automatic gold ball bonder. These machines will be installed as part of a major expansion at Anam's semiconductor production facilities in Korea.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anam Industrial Co. has placed its first order for Kulicke & Soffa Model 1488L turbo wire bonders, valued at $1.1 million.
  • The order brings Anam's total sales to $5.4 million for the current K&S fiscal year, which began on October 1, 1994.
  • The Model 1488 turbo wire bonder is considered the world's fastest automatic gold ball bonder and is used to assemble larger integrated circuits and small Multi Chip Modules.
  • The machines can bond devices with as many as 1,000 wires, diameters down to 22.9 microns (0.9 mil), at speeds up to 115 msecs per wire.
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries is the world's largest supplier of assembly equipment and systems for the semiconductor industry, with sales of $173.3 million for the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1994.
  • Anam and its partner, Amkor Electronics, are worldwide leaders in contract semiconductor assembly and test.
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries has a product line that includes wire bonding, die bonding, and wafer dicing equipment and systems, and provides sales and customer support facilities worldwide.

Statistics:

  • The order is valued at $1.1 million.
  • The current K&S fiscal year began on October 1, 1994.
  • Anam's total sales are $5.4 million for the current K&S fiscal year.
  • The Model 1488 turbo wire bonder can bond devices with up to 1,000 wires.
  • The machine can bond wires with diameters down to 22.9 microns (0.9 mil).
  • The maximum bonding speed is 115 msecs per wire.
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries' sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1994, were $173.3 million.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Anam Industrial Co. Places First Order for Kulicke & Soffa Model 1488L Turbo Wire Bonders", January 18, 1995.
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries, "Company Profile".