EPI - Essex Products International, Inc., is a privately held, New York-based company, which offers innovative cleaning and drying solutions to device manufacturers and service organizations worldwide. Since 1982, EPI has provided advanced process engineering and equipment tailored to the specific needs of our diverse client-base. Top makers of microchips, disk media, medical devices, automotive and aerospace components, and printed circuit boards have all turned to EPI for advanced processing solutions.

EPI's product lines include equipment for megasonic/ultrasonic cleaning, vapor phase drying, photoresist stripping, and combination clean-rinse-dry systems. We also provide specialty services such as technical project management, automation design, custom fabrication, software development, site preparation and field service.

A TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO HIGH-TECH INNOVATION

We are committed to a hands-on, face-to-face approach to building strong customer relationships. Our "family" of seasoned professionals works closely with customers to understand their needs through creative brainstorming and in-depth evaluations during each phase of every project. Our technically detailed, yet personal approach ensures effective and long lasting partnerships built upon a strong foundation of top performance and trust. That is and has always been the EPI way.

We believe a strong sense of ownership, detailed communication skills, effective management strategies, and innovative process technologies are amongst some of our greatest assets. We see our primary focus as insuring the success of our customers. This focus results in the driving force behind the success of every product and service we commit to delivering. EPI was founded on these basic principles and remains committed to them each and every day.

EPI team members have contributed as inventors or co-inventors to the following patents currently held by SCS. Patent protection lasts for 17 years from the date the patent was granted.

IPA Vapor Dryer. Patent # 5,054,210
H.F.U. System (Megasonic). Patent # 5,038,808
Solvent Reprocessor. Patent #5,248,393
Semiconductor Wafer Holder. Patent #: 338,028