News | May 5, 2007

Ultra Clean Technology Receives 'Outstanding Supplier' Award

Menlo Park, CA - Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Ultra Clean Technology (UCT), a developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and medical device industries, announced recently that it has been awarded "Outstanding Supplier" status by Lam Research Corporation. This prestigious award recognizes the achievements of a select list of top tier suppliers.

Ultra Clean Technology received the award on March 14th, 2006 at the Lam Research Corporation annual Supplier Day conference. This year, 56 suppliers were nominated for the award. The screening process utilizes Lam's carefully devised Quality Scorecard. UCT led the field of six top suppliers with the highest overall score for 2006. Additionally, Ultra Clean posted the greatest year-over-year improvement as well.

UCT provides Fremont, CA-based Lam Research Corporation with a variety of critical subsystems used in wafer fabrication systems. Two of these subsystems are unique, high precision modules designed for use in the innovative Lam Microwave Stripper and the 2300 Strip45 Systems. These next-generation solutions from Lam Research employ proprietary technology and can be used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Clarence Granger, Ultra Clean Technology President and Chief Executive Officer remarked: "Ultra Clean Technology takes great pride in receiving Lam's 2006 award for Outstanding Supplier. I believe that UCT's commitment to superior quality and customer support continues to differentiate our company."

SOURCE: Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.