EBARA Fellow Manabu Tsujimura Awarded Medal of Honor at 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration

24.11.2023
Manabu Tsujimura, a Fellow* of EBARA CORPORATION (EBARA) and former Chairman of the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ), has been awarded a Medal with Blue Ribbon at the 2023 Autumn Decoration conducted by the Cabinet Office of Japan.
EBARA Fellow Manabu Tsujimura Awarded Medal of Honor at 2023 Autumn Conferment of Decoration

Manabu Tsujimura, Fellow of EBARA CORPORATION - recipient of the Medal of Honor awarded by the Cabinet Office of Japan (Image source: EBARA CORPORATION)

Background
The Cabinet Office of Japan awards decorations, including Medals of Honor, to individuals in recognition of their services to the nation or public. The Medal with Blue Ribbon is awarded to those who have contributed to the public interest over many years, especially in industry, education, and medical care.

Reason for the award
The award was conferred in recognition of the following achievements:
- Contributions to the development of industry
- Contributions to the development of the company's business (contributions to the launch and development of the CMP business)
- Distinguished service to the development of the semiconductor industry as Chairman of the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ)

Comments by the recipient
"I am deeply honored to receive a Medal of Honor. I accept this award on behalf of the industry in recognition of my dedication to the development of the semiconductor industry through the activities of the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan and the EBARA Group. I believe that the high technological capabilities of the companies involved in Japan's semiconductor industry will continue to contribute to the further evolution of our lives in the future. As an engineer, I will continue to make every effort to contribute to the development of society by fostering the next generation of engineers."

*Fellow: A person who has a high degree of expertise and ability in the technologies related to the Company, has achieved outstanding results, and has made considerable contributions to the development of the Company. Fellows are highly regarded internally and externally and use their influence to promote the EBARA brand.

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