Amtech Systems unit $37 million of solar orders from Asia

Amtech Systems gets $37M in new solar orders

TEMPE, Ariz. — Amtech Systems, Inc. said Thursday that a subsidiary has received $37 million in new solar orders from customers in Asia.

The company, which makes equipment for manufacturing both solar cells and semiconductors, said its Tempress Systems Inc. unit will provide diffusion processing systems to several new and existing customers.

The sales bring Amtech’s total orders this year to $157 million.

Company shares rose $1.31, or 9.2 percent, to $15.58.