MEMC Electronic Materials,
Inc. (NYSE:WFR) , a leading provider of silicon wafers and North America's
largest solar energy services provider, has received the Supplier of Excellence
award from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The award was
presented on December 4 during TSMC's annual supply chain management forum in
Hsinchu, Taiwan.
In a press release announcing the award, TSMC CEO Dr. Morris Chang cited technology
leadership and manufacturing excellence as strengths of the company and attributed
strong supplier partnerships as a key to its success.
"Technology and innovation are cornerstones of our business, so we are
especially pleased to be recognized by one of the technology leaders in the
semiconductor industry," said John Kauffmann, senior vice president of
sales for MEMC Electronic Materials.
"This award also demonstrates our renewed commitment to excellence in customer
service. As a local supplier in Taiwan, as well as other key manufacturing centers
worldwide, we are able to serve TSMC with on-time delivery of high-quality products
and world-class service."