Advanced Micro Devices Honors KLA-Tencor with Supplier Award
  Tuesday October 14, 5:00 pm ET
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KLA-Tencor (Nasdaq: KLAC - News) today announced that it has received a Spotlight Award from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) in recognition of its dedication and commitment as a supplier of advanced semiconductor process control solutions to AMD's Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany.
  AMD's Spotlight Award recognizes suppliers that demonstrate exceptional service and support beyond AMD's expectations. In addition to recognizing KLA-Tencor for its world-class service and product expertise, AMD acknowledged KLA-Tencor's close cooperation and excellent integration into the Fab 30 organization.
  "We are truly honored to receive this award from AMD," stated Paul Boudre, president of KLA-Tencor Europe. "We are committed to providing our customers with the highest levels of expertise and a roadmap for year-over-year cost savings to help them meet their business objectives. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to provide AMD with world-class service and support, as well as the best-in-breed process control solutions needed for their advanced manufacturing requirements."
  Award Selection Criteria
  AMD's Spotlight Award is part of the company's World Class Supplier Program. Suppliers are recommended by AMD's Core Equipment Team (CET), which considers several criteria, including extraordinary supplier efforts and project successes. Nominations for the award are conducted once per year.
  About KLA-Tencor: KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with operations around the world, KLA-Tencor ranked #6 on S&P's 2002 index of the top 500 companies in the U.S. KLA-Tencor is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol KLAC. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at kla-tencor.com .
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