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Of each country a ranking is given
of the most important 130 retailers as well as a profile of the major
retailers in the countries, the company name, the banners , number of shops,
types, sales surface, address and other coordinates.researchandmarkets. The
Group currently markets in over 30 countries and has an installed base of over
750 systems.stsystems.

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Even western food products show a significant growth in volume and value.

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It gives an account of 16 major
countries that are open for western products and in many cases also have
retailers that you know from home markets.

Contents of the report are as below:
Introduction

1 Macro Economic Data
2 Exchange rates
3 Population Development
4 Top 18 retailers in Asia

5 Australia
6 China
7 Hong Kong
8 India
9 Indonesia
10 Japan
11 Malaysia
12 New Zealand
13 Philippines
14 Saudi Arabia
15 Singapore
16 South Korea
17 Taiwan
18 Thailand
19 Turkey
20 Vietnam

Below is an example of the top-ranking retailers:

Company name Number of outlets Turnover 2003
euro million

Tesco Lotus 48 1,368
Big C (Central Group) 40 912
Makro 25 859
Carrefour 19 406
TOPS 48 277
Siam Jusco 14 86
The Mall 8 327
7-Eleven (CP Group) 2397 850
Family Mart 337 n/a

For more information visit
http:/ /www. Wright, who relocated from the UK headquarters to oversee
this new operation, leads a team of experienced sales and service staff who
have served STS customers in the region for many years.

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In addition, STS has a strong
presence in each of its other served markets and distributes its process
solutions worldwide through an experienced sales and service operation.

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Our
current customers have already welcomed the new regional capabilities .com

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The increasing
standard of living creates a demand for "western" products in many categories. Dedicated Regional Support Team Reinforces Commitment to Asia Semiconductor
Market

CARDIFF, United Kingdom, Surface
Technology Systems plc (STS) (FTSE: SRTS), a leader in silicon etching within
the growing MEMS and plasma process technologies markets, reinforced its
commitment to the Asian semiconductor manufacturing market today by officially
opening the doors to a new, dedicated sales office in Singapore.uk

About Surface Technology Systems plc
STS designs and manufactures a range of highly specialized systems
incorporating innovative technology used in the production of semiconductors
and semiconductor-related devices and is a leader in plasma based etch and
deposition technologies for processing semiconductor materials .

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Research and Markets: The Asian Food Retail Market Has Opportunities for Many Western Products

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Not only with regard to the production and export of a large variety of
products but also the import of European and American products. STS serves a
range of applications outside the "mainstream" semiconductor market in several
emerging sectors within the telecommunications, information technology and new
MEMS and Nanotechnology applications.

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Singapore office location and contact details:

Ian Wright
Surface Technology Systems Pty Ltd
6 Clementi Loop
Singapore 129814
Tel/Fax: +65 64645256
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Asia is growing in many aspects.com/reports/c15585 ) has announced the addition
of Food Retailers in Asia to their offering.
"This new office dedicated to our Asian customers is part of STS' ongoing
commitment to improving customer service," commented Matsuo Makuda , Vice
Chairman of STS.

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We
also see many European and American retailers conquering their positions in
the retail market, primarily with local produced products but they also use
their family roots to import western products that meet this increasing
demand. The older generations may seem traditional consumers, the younger is
definitely not.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH )
Dublin - Research and Markets
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The Asian food retail market has opportunities for many western products
and the key for entering this market is knowledge of the retailers and the
ability to create contacts with them.co.

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For more information about STS please see
http://www.

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Of course we must accept differences in cultures and must not
try to push identical products at all costs. For each country also a
shortlist of independent food importers is included.

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This report can help you to make the
first steps to the fastest growing market.com/reports/c15585

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets.

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The Singapore office will provide local sales and service support to
customers and STS agents throughout Asia and Australasia, including Singapore,
Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and
Thailand. Mr. "We recognize how vital Asia is to the entire semiconductor
market and see the region playing an even greater role in the future.

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Heading the new office is Ian Wright, Director of Asia Business
Development. Our
close locality to customers and improved response time is leading to ever
closer links, which is beneficial to all parties.

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Surface Technology Systems Expands Asia Presence with New Singapore Office

STS is the market leader in deep silicon etching for the growing MEMS
market, offering patent-protected technology.