In 2004, the company saved more than $360,000 by
reusing its test wafers, which are composed of 99 percent silicon and are used
to verify process parameters in the production of semiconductors. NEC Electronics America
offers local manufacturing in Roseville , California, and the global
manufacturing capabilities of its parent company. More information about the products offered by NEC Electronics
America can be found at http://www.
"Beverage companies are pleased to join forces with public agencies, the
waste industry, recycling groups, tourist organizations , farm and sportsmen
groups from all over Pennsylvania to be part of this unique event," said
Crisci .

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The
company recycled another 1,115 pounds of wafers and also purchased new wafers
containing 100-percent recycled content.

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NEC Electronics America's environmental management systems at the
company's manufacturing facility in Roseville and headquarters in Santa Clara
both have been certified for compliance with ISO 14001, an internationally
accepted standard governing environmental management systems.org to learn more
on how to become registered or call 1-888-548-8372.

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and SANTA CLARA, Calif .

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epa. Taking this
step eliminated the need to purchase approximately 36,000 new wafers and
prevented the need to use more than 4,000 pounds of virgin material. In the Americas, NEC
Electronics America markets and sells industrial-type active-matrix LCD
modules from NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd."
This year the Great PA Cleanup! will take place April 23 in conjunction
with Earth Day 2005.

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Includes links to sites dealing with the issues surrounding waste, waste disposal, and recycling.

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"The electronics industry as a whole has become very environmentally
aware, as all of the activity surrounding the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE ) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directives
demonstrates, but we are also seeing a strong drive toward developing and
implementing effective environmental programs at the local level ," said Gabe
Kim, vice president of manufacturing operations and plant manager, NEC
Electronics America.am.

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Company Receives 'Mid-Size Partner of the Year' Award

ROSEVILLE, Calif .

NOTE: NEC Electronics America is either a registered trademark or
trademark of NEC Electronics Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

PA Soft Drink Association Supports the Great PA Cleanup! Anti-Litter Efforts

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In 2002 and 2003, the plant received a WasteWise "Mid-Size Business Partner of
the Year" and, in 2004, a "Mid-Size Business Program Champion" award.
WasteWise (http://www.HolstonCrisci.

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com . "Specifically, we want to thank DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty and
Transportation Secretary Allen Biehler for putting together this initiative.
For more information on the PA Soft Drink Association, visit
http://www.

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NEC Electronics America Manufacturing Facility Honored by EPA With Fourth Consecutive Award for Waste Reduction

Groups officially registered for the Great PA Cleanup! will be able to
dispose of the trash they collect for free at participating landfills across
the state, get information about contacts in their area that can help plan
their cleanup, get gloves and safety vests from PennDOT, free trash bags
donated by Glad, Inc.
Interested groups can go to http://www.

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This
award recognizes NEC Electronics America's successful efforts to prevent and
recycle waste and reduce the consumption of raw materials in the manufacturing
process .gov/wastewise) is a free, voluntary EPA program through
which organizations can eliminate costly municipal solid waste to benefit both
their bottom lines and the environment. Crisci, Legislative Counsel for the PA Soft Drink Association. Crisci, PA Soft Drink Association, +1-717-234-1716

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In 2003, NEC Electronics America established a committee to develop
standards for waste reduction in both the office and production areas of its
manufacturing facility. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are property of their
respective owners.

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About NEC Electronics America, Inc., a global leader in innovative display
technologies."
"The Great PA Cleanup ! is a wonderful opportunity to show how much people
do care and to convince others littering is not only wrong, but illegal," said
Crisci.

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This is
the third "Partner of the Year" award for NEC Electronics America, one of only
10 organizations to receive the award this year. We
will continue to encourage our employees to incorporate the company's
environmental philosophy and commitment into their everyday lives, to serve as
an example for environmental awareness and action.

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announced that its semiconductor manufacturing plant
in Roseville, California, has received a WasteWise "Mid-Size Business Partner
of the Year" award from the U. This flexible program allows partners
to design solid-waste reduction programs tailored to their individual needs.
"Litter is caused by a few people who don't care about their communities,"
said Anthony L.

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, NEC
Electronics America, Inc. Overall, NEC Electronics America has
demonstrated an impressive 78-percent waste diversion rate., The PA Soft Drink Association is
supporting the Great PA Cleanup! again this year and is encouraging groups to
sign up before the April 15 deadline to help Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
"Litter is more than an eyesore, it can ruin property values and pollute our
rivers and streams.
The PA Soft Drink Association has supported the Great PA Cleanup! since it
began in 2004 and is a founding member of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a
nonprofit group dedicated to anti-littering education and beautification
projects and a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

CONTACT: Anthony L.

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This is the fourth consecutive year the EPA has selected NEC Electronics
America's manufacturing facility for one of its prestigious WasteWise awards. Other specific
initiatives at the company's manufacturing facility include the reuse of
electronic equipment, furniture and other surplus items; and replacement of
standard-size trash cans with mini-size cans in office cubicles to encourage
recycling.

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S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In 2004 over 100,000 people participated in roadside and streamside
cleanups across Pennsylvania through The Great PA Cleanup! picking up over
233,000 bags of trash .KeepPaBeautiful.

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PSDA a Charter Member of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

HARRISBURG , Pa.

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"Experience has proven that these programs have a
significant impact on communities as a whole , and also on employee morale., headquartered in Santa Clara, California,
is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a
leading provider of semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology
solutions for the broadband and communications markets; system solutions for
the mobile, PC, automotive and digital consumer markets; and multi-market
solutions for a wide range of customer applications., help disposing of tires and motor oil found by the
cleanups from Firestone tire dealers and be included in a drawing for four
Troy-Bilt yard-vacs given away by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization.com (type in directlink: "PSDA").

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