Picosun
Oy, Finland-based global manufacturer of state-of-the-art Atomic Layer Deposition
(ALD) systems today opened its II Global World Forum and announced having achieved
its fourth consecutive profitable fiscal year from May 2009 to April 2010.
"Picosun's preliminary results show our turnover having increased
by 51 per cent. Compared to the situation last year our order books are up 280%,"
says Kustaa Poutiainen, Chairman and CEO of Picosun.
"During the past 12 months Picosun has invested more into product development
than ever before. Very clearly, this investment is paying dividends now that
there are signs of a welcome global recovery. We have received new, significant
production customers from various parts of the world signaling the emergence
of ALD as a critical new tool to revolutionize industrial production in a variety
of manufacturing sectors."
Picosun has exciting new ALD products coming out soon, as Picosun's global
network of sales representation will be told at the Global World Forum today
and tomorrow. Picosun World Forum started today in Espoo, Finland.
Poutiainen looks very confident when predicting a great year for the company
and its products. "For our typical customers the very best is their only
option. Picosun is ALD exclusive in its operations. Therefore, our customers
can always expect to get best value for their ALD investments from us,"
he says.
Picosun develops and manufactures Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) reactors for
micro- and nanotechnology applications. Picosun represents continuity to over
three decades of ALD reactor manufacturing in Finland. Picosun is based in Espoo,
Finland and has its US headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. SUNALE™ ALD
process tools are installed in various universities, research institutes and
companies across four continents.
Dr. Tuomo Suntola, inventor of ALD technology, is a member of the board of
directors of Picosun. World's most experienced ALD reactor designer Sven
Lindfors is Picosun´s Chief Technology Officer and founder of the company.
Picosun Oy is a part of Stephen Industries Inc Oy.
Posted June 7th, 2010