Rudolph Technologies (RTEC)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 2008
 

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Flanders, NJ (September 22, 2008)- Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTEC), a worldwide leader in process characterization solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, today announced the appointment of Leo Berlinghieri to the Rudolph Board of Directors, effective September 18, 2008.

Mr. Berlinghieri currently serves as a board member and Chief Executive Officer and President of MKS Instruments, Inc., a nearly 750 million dollar process control instruments company, since July 2005. He previously served in a variety of roles at MKS Instruments including President and Chief Operating Officer from April 2004 to July 2005, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from July 2003 until April 2004, and Vice President, Global Sales and Service from November 1995 to July 2003. From 1980 to November 1995, he served in various management positions of MKS, including Manufacturing Manager, Production and Inventory Control Manager, and Director of Customer Support Operations.

"We are very pleased to welcome Leo to our board," commented Paul F. McLaughlin, Chairman and CEO. "Leo's extensive experience in the semiconductor equipment industry combined with his deep operations and M&A experience will provide Rudolph with valuable perspective as our company continues to grow. Along with this appointment, it is expected that Leo will serve on the board's Compensation Committee. We look forward to his contributions and guidance."

About Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
Rudolph Technologies is a worldwide leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of high-performance process control metrology, defect inspection and data analysis systems used by semiconductor device manufacturers. Rudolph provides a full-fab solution through its families of proprietary products that provide critical yield-enhancing information, enabling microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market. The company has enhanced the competitiveness of its products in the marketplace by anticipating and addressing many emerging trends driving the semiconductor industry's growth. Rudolph's strategy for continued technological and market leadership includes aggressive research and development of complementary metrology and inspection solutions. Headquartered in Flanders, New Jersey, Rudolph supports its customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found on the company's web site at www.rudolphtech.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Investors: 
Steven R. Roth
973.448.4302
steven.roth@rudolphtech.com

Trade Press:
Virginia Becker
952.259.1647
virginia.becker@rudolphtech.com
 

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