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is available

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area of the semiconductor,

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to

says CEO,

Sass Peress. For further information, contad: Charles Gelinas, Communications, ICPGlobalTechnologies, 6995 Jeanne-Mance, Montreal, Canada H3N 1W5, tel: 514270-5770,1-888-427-7652, fax: 514-270-3677.

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