DUBLIN, Pa., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Quantum Global Technologies, LLC (QuantumClean^®), a leading provider of validated high-purity outsourced process tool parts cleaning and restoration to the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Metron Chamber Performance Services (Metron CPS) business from Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT). Applied Materials, headquartered in Santa Clara CA, is a world leader in semiconductor and solar wafer fabrication equipment. Metron CPS was part of the Applied Materials Global Services Group (AGS) and offers semiconductor process kit precision cleaning, coating and associated analytical testing services.

QuantumClean acquired Metron CPS in the continuing execution of its strategy to expand its high-value service offerings to all major hubs of semiconductor fabrication and related equipment and consumables manufacturing worldwide. This acquisition creates the world’s largest and most capable outsourced process tool parts cleaning, refurbishing and coating service provider to the semiconductor, solar, MBE, aerospace, military, and other industries requiring these services.

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Cybera, Inc., a leader in cloud-based security and application services, today announced the company has closed a new round of funding led by Spring Capital Partners II, L.P. (“Spring Capital”). The company has also appointed Peter Rogers, former president and chief executive officer of Diners Club International, to the company’s board of directors. This new financial and human capital will enable Cybera to accelerate sales, marketing and development for the company’s flagship Cybera ONE^® security and application services platform.

Spring Capital (www.springcap.com) is a leading investment firm that provides flexible capital for growing companies. In evaluating potential investments, Spring Capital looks for proven management teams with a significant equity stake, strong products and market positions, and both profitable and predictable financial performance. Commenting on this investment, Brian McDaid, vice president at Spring Capital, said, “With Cybera’s strong projected revenue growth rate and several years of bottom line growth, they fit very well with our investment philosophy.”

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