iNEMI Recognizes Tetsuro Nishimura for Nihon Superior’s Extraordinary Support of iNEMI Activities

OSAKA, JAPAN — November 2009 — Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., a supplier of advanced soldering materials to the global electronics industry, announces that the Board of Directors of the International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) has recognized Tetsuro Nishimura, President of Nihon Superior, for his company’s generous support of several iNEMI projects.

In a special presentation, the iNEMI Board cited Nihon Superior’s generosity in providing human resources and testing capabilities, as well as financial support, to several of iNEMI’s lead-free projects. In particular, the company actively supported the Pb-Free Wave Soldering, Pb-Free Rework Optimization, Pb-Free Alloy Alternatives, Pb-Free Early Failures, and Solder Paste Deposition projects.

“The level of commitment Mr. Nishimura demonstrated to these important industry-led efforts, and the level of support Nihon Superior provided under his direction, played a significant role in the success of each project,” said Bill Bader, CEO of iNEMI. “As R&D budgets continue to shrink, these kinds of joint industry efforts will play an increasingly important role. The work of Nihon Superior in supporting the iNEMI collaborative projects is a perfect example of how a company can add value for the benefit of the entire industry.”

In accepting the award Mr. Nishimura said, “I appreciate the opportunity that membership in iNEMI and participation in its projects has given my company to engage with the global electronics industry and contribute to its advancement. Acknowledging that there are still more challenges for the industry, I look forward to a continuing association with iNEMI.”

iNEMI Chairman Nasser Grayeli (Intel) and iNEMI CEO Bill Bader (right) present a recognition plaque

to Tetsuro Nishimura (center), President of Nihon Superior, for his company’s contributions to iNEMI.

About Nihon Superior Co. Ltd.

Nihon Superior was founded in 1966 when it began marketing unique flux products imported from the US. The company made its mark on society by gathering the most advanced soldering and brazing technologies and products from around the world, and supplying them to companies in the metal-joining industry. A turning point for the company came when it started developing its own soldering materials and with the success of its unique SN100C lead-free solder alloy Nihon Superior has become a major player in the global market. To support the growing demand for its products Nihon Superior has established manufacturing and sales centers in Japan, China and other Asian countries and formed business partnerships with companies in other markets.