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AG Semiconductor Services Appoints Michael Mardesich Senior Director of Sales

SANTA CLARA, CA — (Marketwired) — 04/23/13 — , LLC (AGSS), one of the largest global suppliers of and the leader in managing large scale turnkey projects, today announced that Michael (Mike) Mardesich has joined the company in the role of Senior Director of Sales. An industry veteran, Mardesich is tasked with developing sales strategies, managing sales and contract and managing AGSS- global sales force.

“Mike brings energy and intensity that are ideally suited to support the expansion of our global market presence,” said Julian Gates, a Managing Director of AGSS. “He is well known throughout the electronics industry; this experience and his skill set will help solidify AGSS as the leading provider of used equipment and customer solutions to the electronics manufacturing industry.”

The company also announced that former head of sales Tim Johnson will transition laterally to focus on growing AGSS- turnkey services as well as spearhead development of future revenue channels including products and services that support non-traditional IC manufacturing such as MEMS, compound semiconductor, LED and photovoltaic. In his new role as Senior Director, Johnson will continue to support sales, remarketing and value added services as well.

Mardesich has over 30 years of experience in management, sales and equipment valuations in the electronics manufacturing used equipment industry. Prior to joining AGSS, Mardesich was the Senior Vice President of Sales with GE Capital Global Electronics Services. He also held similar positions with Comdisco Electronics Group where he was a founding member. He was an original Board Member of the SEC/N used equipment consortium.

AG Semiconductor Services, LLC is a leading provider of second-hand electronics manufacturing equipment and services. The company specializes in reselling pre-owned semiconductor manufacturing, IC test/assembly and printed circuit board assembly equipment acquired from leading electronics manufacturers around the world. Although we acquire individual tools on a selective basis, most tools are purchased in bulk from major fab closures or offered by our Remarketing Services customers.

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