Ovivo Awarded a Contract for an Ultrapure Water (UPW) Plant for the New imec Nanoelectronics Research and Development Facility

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Apr 17, 2015, 14:20 ET

MONTREAL, April 17, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Ovivo Inc. ("Ovivo") was awarded a contract to provide state of the art Ultrapure Water (UPW) plant for the new clean room facilities of the world-leading semiconductor research institute imec in Leuven, Belgium. The system is scheduled for delivery end 2015. Imec's new clean room will be 450mm-compatible allowing imec to do its research on the most advanced equipment using the wafer standard required by its semiconductor manufacturing partners.

The fabrication of semiconductor devices requires large volumes of ultrapure water (UPW) and only the purest possible water is acceptable for use in semiconductor manufacturing. To achieve the stringent requirements of the industry, Ovivo offers in-house state-of-the art process design and equipment such as reverse osmosis units, degasification, electrodeionisation and Ultrafiltration.

Ovivo has been actively collaborating with design and construction professionals in developing the roadmap for semiconductor facilities.

About imec:

Imec performs world-leading research in nanoelectronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society.

About Ovivo Inc.

Ovivo Inc. is a global company dedicated to water and wastewater treatment. It offers comprehensive technological solutions, as well as services and equipment tailored to specific client needs. Ovivo operates in over 15 countries with more than 800 employees. Ovivo is a public company whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols OVI.A and OVI.B. www.ovivowater.com

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