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KYOTO, Japan, April12, 2012 – Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation's Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2011. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is recognized for their significant contributions providing Intel with multi-layer ceramic capacitors, deemed essential to Intel's success.
"On behalf of all Murata members supporting Intel, I would like to express our deepest appreciation for receiving the 2011 PQS award. We are truly grateful to contribute to Intel's success. For the years to come, we sincerely promise to continue our consistent and quality support to open up a bright future for both of us, " said Mr. Kiminori Yamauchi, executive vice president, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
"Intel congratulates Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for earning Intel's 2011 PQS award. Murata has consistently performed as a key supplier of multi-layer ceramic capacitors and wireless components for Intel throughout 2011. Murata's dedication to providing excellence in quality, technology, and uninterrupted availability at a competitive cost, are key attributes recognized with this award. Intel values Murata's commitment to Intel's requirements, as well as their wider environmental, social and governance efforts. We look forward to even greater success in 2012, " said Jeff Selvala, Assembly Test Global Materials director, Intel Corporation.
The PQS award is part of Intel's Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) program that encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. To qualify for PQS status, suppliers must score 80 percent on a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality, availability, technology, environmental, social and governance goals. Suppliers must also achieve 80 percent or greater on a challenging improvement plan and demonstrate solid quality and business systems. Additional information about the SCQI program is available at .
A celebration to honor PQS award winners will be held in Santa Clara. In addition, there will be an announcement on .
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About Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Murata is a manufacturer of multi-layer ceramic capacitors, inductors, wireless modules and other electronic components.