Edwards is a leading global supplier of integrated solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. It is also a world leader in vacuum technology for industrial, scientific, process and R&D applications. Edwards invented the concept of the low-maintenance, cost-effective, comercial oil-free "dry' vacuum pump and now supplements this with a wide range of other pumping technologies as well as related products and services. Edwards provides its customers with products that are based on a solid foundation of manufacturing excellence and field-proven technology, supported by an outstanding global sales and service organization.