Edwards Vacuum Breaks Ground on New High-Technology Innovation Center in Hillsboro

New center is strategically located close to key semiconductor
customer sites for enhanced technology collaboration & development

HILLSBORO, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edwards Vacuum, a leading manufacturer of vacuum and abatement
solutions, following completion of the purchase of an eight-acre site
located on NE Century Boulevard in Hillsboro, Ore., has begun the
process of construction for a new Technology Innovation Center in
Hillsboro. The land acquisition process was a collaborative effort
between Edwards Vacuum and Avison Young.

The 75,000 square foot facility will serve as the U.K.-based company’s
North American semiconductor headquarters. Edwards held a
ground-breaking ceremony at the Century Boulevard site attended by
company officials and local dignitaries, including Hillsboro City Mayor,
Steve Callaway, and President of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce,
Deanna Palm.

"Edwards has many options for global investment, and our community
greatly appreciates Edwards and its commitment to Hillsboro,” stated
Mayor Callaway. “As a city, we will continue to support Edwards
employees when the new high-tech facility opens.”

Scott Balaguer, vice president & general manager, Semiconductor Division
North America, stated, “Our state-of-the-art innovation center and
manufacturing facility is strategically located close to some of our key
accounts in the Pacific Northwest, and will enable us to work closely
with them, as well as other customers in North America, on R&D and
continuous improvement programs. This proximity will also enable us to
provide rapid service & support, as well as serve as our regional
training center.

Edwards has approximately 100 employees at its current Hillsboro
locations, and with consolidation expects to double in size at the new
facility, which is scheduled to open in Q2 2019.

“We are excited about opening our innovation center here in Hillsboro,”
said Balaguer. “Edwards is fully committed to the Northwest Region,
creating jobs and participating in the local growth, as environmentally
conscious corporate stewards in the neighborhood. We anticipate
continued expansion on site, as we plan to design & manufacture our
integrated vacuum & abatement production solutions, as well as other
world-class products in our portfolio.

Ed English, senior vice president at Avison Young, whose team worked
closely with Edwards to lead the real estate strategy and implementation
said, “This project spanned two years of due diligence, analysis, and
negotiation that included the collaboration of half a dozen firms and
experts. Edwards’ consistent mission throughout the process was made
clear to all parties; they wanted to position the company to best serve
their customers and support their growth.” English added, “Edwards
originally planned to lease the facility, but ultimately chose to
purchase it. They ‘put their money where their mouth is’, proving their
definitive commitment to Hillsboro.”

Further information about Edwards can be found at www.edwardsvacuum.com

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum
products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services.
Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for
semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also
used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes
including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other
metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments
in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design,
manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management
equipment and has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe,
Asia and North America. Edwards is part of the Atlas Copco group.

Contacts

Company Contact:
Edwards
Rebecca Walder
+44
(0) 1293 603103
[email protected]
or
Agency
Contact:
Sandy Fewkes
408.224.4024
[email protected]