Qimonda AG (NYSE:QI), a leading supplier of memory products, was named Meritorious Performance Supplier Award for memory (DRAM) in Sun Microsystems' 2007 Supplier Awards program. The Supplier Awards recognize companies that make outstanding contributions to Sun's record of delivering superior technology, quality service and excellent value to its customers.
"We are truly honored and proud to receive this important award," said Thomas Seifert, COO of Qimonda. "This is the fifth year Sun has recognized Qimonda with an award. This underlines our close relation to Sun and shows our continuous efforts to improve operational excellence and provide comprehensive service programs to our customers."
The Best-in-Class Award evaluates the performance of all suppliers that delivered a similar product or service and recognizes the highest performer in that area. This award also considers suppliers that demonstrated significant improvement over the course of Sun's fiscal year. The Meritorious Performance Award recognizes suppliers that have shown exemplary performance in any specific area.
"Sun's direct-to-customer logistics model means we rely heavily on the support and determination of our supply base," said Eugene McCabe, executive vice president of Worldwide Operations at Sun. "We congratulate the top suppliers that are helping us build a reputation for record on-time delivery, lead-time performance and superior support."
About Qimonda
Qimonda AG (NYSE:QI) is a leading global memory supplier with a broad diversified DRAM product portfolio. The company generated net sales of €3.81 billion in its 2006 financial year and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. Qimonda has access to five 300mm manufacturing sites on three continents and operates five major R&D facilities. The company provides DRAM products to a wide variety of applications including computing, graphics, mobile and consumer using power saving technologies and designs. Further information is available at www.qimonda.com.
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