As applications for Rectangular Gate Valves keep getting larger, KJLC is meeting the demand for the wider rectangular valve openings commonly used for semiconductor processing, solar panels, LCD/flat panel, and other vacuum coating applications. Our new valves are rated up to 2 million cycles and available with 200 mm through 2,000 mm openings. Lesker KJLC rectangular valves are proven ideal for vacuum applications which require large valve openings. Our rectangular gate valves are engineered from over 10 years of experience in semiconductor equipment vacuum valve repair. For more information write to: valves@lesker.com

The Cagey Veterans (34+) went up against the Young Pups (< 34) for the third time in as many years on a soupy Thursday night on August 12. The Pups had won the 2008 encounter while the Vets took it last year. And this year the Vets, captained strategically by Lew Miller, were able to hold onto the trophy with a 20-14 victory. The Vets had a strong second inning, scoring 10 runs, including an inside the park grand slam by Duane Bingaman (which technically was a double and 2 fielding errors but the result was base clearing in any event) and two more RBIs from Kurt Lesker III. Brian Smith's bat was hot throughout the game with a home run, triple, and 2 doubles, and Jason Rossi had 2 homers. However, the Pups battled back, most noticeably in a 7-run 4th inning of constant base hits by the entire line-up. After that the Vets turned on the defense and the fielding was excellent, especially up the middle with stellar plays by Josh Anderson, David Taylor, and Eric Popp, as well as Brian Mitchell on third base. John Lubic was Mr. Consistency on the mound as usual. Solid pitching for the Pups by Captain Rich West and Ray Pokorny unfortunately did not result in a win, but they played hard and a good time was had by all.

The Annual Heinz Challenge is a 750 meter rowing sprint race on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. On July 24th Lesker rowers competed in three different corporate races. The women's boat started us off at 8 a.m.. Cindy Lesker, Desirae Burns, Ruth Trok and Susie Campolong from KJLC, along with four women rowers from Radiology Crew set out to attack the river. Our ladies rowed well and showed real strength as they gained water to accomplish a close finish in the top three.

Next our men's crew competed. with Kurt Lesker III, Aaron Bryan, Dan Rogan, Mike Sadusky, and Mike Kelley, plus three rowers from Radiology Crew manning the oars. We had just two boats in our heat with our competitor being Medrad. It was neck and neck until the seat came off of our stroke seat and with a broken boat we made a respectable finish.

The final race was the mixed experienced heat with Kurt Lesker III, Aaron Bryan, Cindy Lesker, Desirae Burns, Mike Kelley, Mike Sadusky, Susie Campolong and Ruth Trok. We were in a heat of four boats and it was quite a race. As we came down the stretch we stroked past the lane 4 boat to land third place.

All in all, we were pleased with our results and now we start training for the fall and the much longer 4.3 kilometer Head of the Ohio race on October 9.

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is pleased to welcome the arrival of Gilles Vera to its European team, where he will be taking up the role of Sales Manager for the French speaking territories.

Gilles has worked in the semiconductor industry since 1992, holding various roles from Field Service Engineer to Product Supervisor and recently as European Sales Manager for capital equipments in the metrology area until 2008. Since, Gilles had been graduated from the University of Grenoble with a Master in Management and Business Administration. He will be based in Grenoble, France.

To contact Mr. Vera:
Phone: +33 (0) 6 73 69 27 71
E-mail: gillesv@lesker.com

Orlando World Center Marriott,  Orlando, FL

Booth 303

Visit our booth and play Details Matter for a chance to win REI camping gear.

More info here:http://svc.org/ConferencesExhibits/2010-TechConExhibitEducation-Program.cfm