I. Statistics Program on Vacuum Technology

This program developed by AVEM, in cooperation with JVIA (Japan Vacuum Industry Association), EVTA (European Vacuum Technology Association), and SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International), collects sales data on vacuum components for North America, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World, on a quarterly basis. Vacuum market segmentation sales data, by product, for these four regions of the world, is collected on an annual basis.

AVEM is constantly striving to improve the quality of the data collected. The data is processed in a strictly confidential manner through the services of the AVEM data analyst and the CPA accounting firm. Data submitted by a specific company cannot be identified in the final report.

Consolidated data for each category is presented in tables which illustrate trends and movements in the market. This format allows members to determine the product areas that have potential for growth. Thus, the statistical report assists in planning and updating marketing strategy for each Member company.

Consolidated Quarterly Reports are only available to Members that participate in the statistical reporting process.

Press Release September 9, 2004

II. AVEM Statistics Program for RGAs, Vacuum Hardware, Vacuum Valves, Vacuum Systems, Vacuum Pumps and Leak Detectors – US Market only

This AVEM Program, for the U.S. Market only, collects detailed data on sales and units for specific product lines, for seven different vacuum markets, on a quarterly basis, using Addenda.

III. Statistical Program Procedural Guide