Intel Names Nikon 2009 PQS Award Recipient

Nikon recently received Intel Corporation's prestigious Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for our performance in 2009. Nikon was recognized for the significant contributions involved in providing Intel with lithography scanners that are deemed essential to Intel's success. The PQS award is part of Intel's Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) program that encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement.

"Nikon is honored to be recognized by Intel as a Preferred Quality Supplier, our fifth award win including an SCQI award in 2008. We believe this prestigious award reflects our dedication to world-class support of Intel's leading-edge lithography technology needs, flawless system integration, and continuous improvements in equipment performance and availability…" said Kazuo Ushida, President, Precision Equipment Company, Nikon Corporation. "Intel congratulates Nikon on achieving the PQS award for 2009," said Janice Golda, Lithography Capital Equipment Development Director, Intel. "Nikon provides excellent support integrating new lithography technology, helping Intel ramp industry leading 32 nm factories and continuing to improve the speed, safety and sustainability qualities of our capital supply chain." Celebrations to honor the PQS award winners were held in conjunction with Intel's Supplier Day events in Tokyo and Anaheim, California.