MicroChem Corp. (MCC) develops, manufactures, sells, and supports specialty niche chemicals for semiconductor/IC, thin film head, and other electronic manufacturing applications. The primary focus is photosensitive materials, such as photoresists, and other ancillary products. MCC technology consists of proprietary and non-proprietary products requiring state-of-the-art technical expertise, high reproducibility, high product cleanliness, and specialty microfiltration.

The Company makes every effort necessary to assure a continued supply of reproducible product and is committed to Quality. As part of this commitment, MCC has implemented a quality management system to the requirements of ISO9001:2000. This quality management system will help ensure that the Company is, and remains, competitive on cost and delivery of its products, provides products and services in accordance with all customer requirements and focuses MicroChem's efforts in continuous quality improvement.

Due to the dynamic nature of the markets served by the Company, MCC's strategy is:

• Specialize in photosensitive materials such as photoresists, optical dyes and ancillary products
• Focus on specific market segments that have identified niche-type product needs
• Seek out market opportunities that are not effectively served by larger established suppliers
• Perform custom formulation services (dilutions, dyes, specialty products)
• Respond quickly and effectively to advanced technology market needs

The Company distributes its products directly through its sales force located at Corporate Headquarters or through its representatives or distributors located in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Taiwan.

MCC was founded in 1992 and it's manufacturing, sales, and R & D headquarters are located in Newton, Massachusetts.