More Industry Recognition

24 Nov 2006 07:01

IQE PLC24 November 2006 For Immediate Release 24 November 2006 IQE plc (the ''Company'' or ''IQE'') More Industry Recognition for IQE Following a recent formal assessment by global electronics giant Sony, IQE'sIII-V epitaxy business in Cardiff, Wales has been awarded the coveted "GreenPartner" accreditation. In order to achieve the Sony Green Partner status, theCompany demonstrated its clear commitment to environmental management in allaspects of its business activities. IQE's silicon operation in Cardiff and thesubstrate manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes have achieved ISO14001certification during the last year and IQE Europe Ltd is on target for achievingthe standard during 2007. IQE is also delighted to have been a runner-up at the Supplier of the Year Awardat Elektra 06 - the European Electronics Industry Awards organised byElectronics Weekly. IQE was short-listed for the award for the way in which itsinnovative outsourcing business model has been embraced within its market sectorto form strong and lasting relationships within the supply chain for advancedsemiconductor materials. The Elektra awards are designed to celebrate thecompanies and people that are driving the electronics industry forward in Europeand are aimed at promoting best practice in key areas including customer care,sales growth, innovation and employee motivation. Contacts IQE plc +44(0) 29 2083 9400Dr Drew Nelson, President & CEOStuart Hall, CFOChris Meadows, Investor Relations Buchanan Communications +44(0) 20 7466 5000Nicola CronkBen Romney Noble & Company Limited +44(0) 20 7763 2200John Llewellyn-LloydGraeme Bayley This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange