MENLO PARK, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. , the parent company of Ultra Clean Technology (UCT), a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and advanced medical device industries, announced today that it has been recognized in the "Best Overall Suppliers" category for the year 2006 by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. . This prestigious award recognizes the achievements of a select list of top tier suppliers.
"Best Overall Suppliers" for 2006
Intuitive Surgical is committed to selecting and developing "Best-in-Class Suppliers" and accelerating the rate of improvement through 6 Sigma Programs. The "Best Overall Suppliers" category distinguishes those companies that make a significant contribution in the areas of customer service, improved manufacturing cycle time, consistent delivery and quality.
UCT provides Sunnyvale, CA-based Intuitive Surgical with critical components for advanced surgical robots. These unique assemblies are high precision, complex electromechanical components used in the innovative da Vinci(R) Surgical System. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS). The da Vinci Surgical System offers surgeons superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort for the optimal performance of MIS. There are approximately 509 of these robotic systems in use globally, and UCT provides the majority of the 3-arm and 4-arm robotic modules.
Clarence Granger, Ultra Clean Technology President and Chief Executive Officer remarked: "Ultra Clean Technology takes great pride in receiving an award in the 'Best Overall Suppliers' category for 2006. I believe that UCT's commitment to customer support, superior quality and reduced cycle time will continue to distinguish our company as a valued partner. We are very proud to be honored by Intuitive Surgical in this prestigious manner."
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment and medical device manufacturing industries. Ultra Clean offers its customers a complete outsourced solution for a wide variety of complex modules ranging from liquid and gas delivery systems to robotic device assemblies. The company can facilitate improved design-to-delivery cycle times and enable their customers to focus on R&D, product development and other core competencies. Ultra Clean's customers are primarily original equipment manufacturers of semiconductor capital equipment and complex medical devices. The Company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California with facilities in South San Francisco, California; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas and Shanghai, China. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the global leader in the rapidly emerging field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. Since its inception, the company has consistently provided surgeons and hospitals with the tools needed to improve clinical outcomes and to help patients return to active and productive lives. With its corporate headquarters located in Sunnyvale, California, Intuitive Surgical serves customers throughout the United States and internationally, providing technology and procedural innovation across cardiac, urology, gynecologic, pediatric and general surgical disciplines.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.CONTACT: Sowmya Krishnan for Ultra Clean Technology, +1-650-617-4105,+1-650-326-0929 (Fax), skrishnan@uct.com; or Robert Goldberg, RobertGoldberg & Associates, +1-510-238-0800, robert@adfarm.com
