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| Stronger energy policies in the U.S. would create significant, long-term job growth in the U.S., according to an independent study released by the RES Alliance for Jobs, a group representing America’s renewable energy industry. Applied Materials , February 4, 2010
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| The Applied Materials Foundation announced an extension of their partnership with Akshaya Patra Foundation to fund the provision and distribution of midday meals to more than 1,000 students in government schools across Bangalore, India. The investment will fund three state-of-the art meal delivery vehicles that will transfer warm meals to students on a daily basis. The Applied Materials Foundation/Akshaya Patra Foundation , February 4, 2010
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| Applied Materials executives and other clean energy innovators met with leaders of India, Mexico and international climate change advocates at the World Economic Forum last week to help formulate a pragmatic plan for clean energy in 2010. Clean Tech, Applied - The Applied Materials Blog, February 3, 2010
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| In preparation for Applied Materials’ Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 9, 2010, the Company's proxy materials are now available electronically to all employees and stockholders. Applied Materials , January 2010
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| Michael Splinter, CEO of Applied Materials, discusses his Company's outlook, the overall economy, and the potential for clean tech job growth in the United States with CNBC's Becky Quick. CNBC.com, January 28, 2010
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| Moving the ball forward in next-generation lighting, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $37.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will fund 17 high-efficiency solid-state lighting (SSL) projects, including Applied Materials' project to reduce costs of LED manufacturing through improvements in manufacturing equipment and processes. U.S. Department of Energy, January 15, 2010
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| An interview with the president of Applied Materials India, Dr. Madhusudan Atre, on the country's National Solar Mission and its potential to affect jobs, education and innovation. Clean Tech, Applied - The Applied Materials Blog, January 6, 2010
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Literacy nonprofit Bring Me A Book received a $25,000 grant from the Applied Materials Foundation to launch the expansion of the San Jose Elementary School Library Initiative into the Franklin McKinley School District.
The grant will place 16 kindergarten Bookcase Libraries in five Franklin McKinley schools in 2010, and has already provided literacy workshops at each of the five schools to educate and inspire parents to read aloud with their children. |
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Bring Me A Book, January 2010
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| The Applied Materials Foundation announced a collaboration with Partners In School Innovation and Alum Rock Union Elementary School District to accelerate student achievement through cutting-edge assessment and leadership training methods that will enhance the quality of leadership and instruction. Partners In School Innovation/Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, January 2010
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| China is quickly becoming a renewable energy power house and has been aggressively investing in developing green technologies attracting many of the top clean tech companies as a result. NPR’s Louisa Lim features Applied Materials and the Company's recently launched advanced solar research facility in Xi'an, China. NPR, December 18, 2009
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 BCA has annually recognized ten companies for their exceptional support of the arts in the United States. These companies have exhibited exemplary support for the arts in recent years through grants, volunteer programs, matching gifts, local partnerships, sponsorships, and board membership.Americans for the Arts, November 2009
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| Mike Splinter Applied Materials Chairman and CEO, appeared on CNBC to discuss the economy, environment, solar technology, and more. CNBC.com, November 17, 2009
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| China’s move to solar was highlighted in a USA Today article, which included comments from Applied’s Chief Technology Officer Mark Pinto and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Chu observed, that once China’s central government decides on a policy, it can execute quickly through the nation’s handful of state-owned utilities. In sharp contrast, in the United States there are thousands of electric utilities and massive regulatory and environmental hurdles to overcome. Check it out. USA Today, November 17, 2009
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Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, visited Applied’s Santa Clara, California campus to learn more about Applied’s solar activities.
CEO and Chairman Mike Splinter led Chairman Bingaman on a tour that included the company's solar operations as well as its solar array and R&D solar installation. |
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Applied Materials, November 2009
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| Mike Splinter was a guest on National Public Radio's On Point program discussing "Green China & the Clean-Tech Race." On Point, September 30, 2009
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 Newsweek's inaugural Green Rankings recognized Applied Materials as one of the
top 10 greenest big companies in America, based on environmental performance, policies, and reputation. The Company ranked ninth among the 500 largest U.S. companies surveyed, securing fifth place in the technology sector alone, and fourth place in overall green policies and performance.Newsweek, September 21, 2009
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| FORTUNE Magazine interviews Applied Materials chairman and CEO on the best advice he ever received and tips for a successful career. FORTUNE Magazine, September 16, 2009
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| In this feature, Applied Materials is described as one of the most important U.S. companies you’ve never heard of, and the columnist details the requirements needed to launch a successful solar manufacturing industry in the U.S. that compares with such countries as Germany, Spain and China, which have been spurred by national mandates and government policies. The New York Times, September 15, 2009
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Applied Materials was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a 2009 Green Power Leadership Award for the Company's commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation's voluntary green power market. Applied was one of only three organizations nationwide to receive a Leadership Award for the on-site generation of green power, and was recognized for generating 3.2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually using on-site solar power at Applied's California and Texas facilities.  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, September 14, 2009
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