Gov. Schweitzer tours Kalispell facility – Applied Materials Reaffirms Success of Semitool Acquisition

Semitool’s legacy still looms large in the hallways of Applied Materials’ Flathead facility. From the framed Semitool posters hanging on the walls, to the name of the local branch – the "Semitool Business Unit" – executives here say the 2009 acquisition by Applied Materials has been beneficial to both companies.

"This group is recognized as a very innovative company, very hardworking," Steve Eudy, director of engineering for the Semitool Business Unit of the Silicon Systems Group, told Gov. Brian Schweitzer during a visit last week. "You won’t hear any criticism inside of Applied of anyone at Semitool."

By Dan Testa

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