NEW BUSINESS FSI International Inc., Chaska, said that several leading device producers have placed orders for Antares CryoKinetic Cleaning Systems. Chip providers use the system for various back-end-of-line particle removal processes and front-end-of-line advanced node applications as they continue working to improve yields. The systems are expected to ship in fiscal 2012.
PERSONNEL State Bank & Trust, Fargo, is opening its first Twin Cities location in Golden Valley this month. It has appointed Jenny Senecal as senior vice president/Twin Cities credit manager.
Bolton & Menk Inc., a Mankato, Minn.-based engineering firm, has named Jon Rippke as chairman of the board and Bradley DeWolf as president of the company, succeeding Rippke.
