Brooks Automation, Inc. (Brooks) is a provider of automation, vacuum and instrumentation solutions and is a business partner to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and equipment users throughout the world. The Company also provides solutions to customers in data storage, advanced display, analytical instruments and solar markets. Brooks operates in three segments: Critical Solutions Group, Systems Solutions Group and Global Customer Operations. The Critical Solutions Group segment provides a variety of products critical to technology equipment productivity and availability. The Systems Solutions Group segment provides a range of products and engineering and manufacturing services. The Global Customer Operations segment provides a range of support services.