NOSB selected for Supplier Recognition Award from Silterra

Nippon Oxygen Sdn Bhd (NOSB), a leading supplier of bulk and specialty gases, was selected as recipient for Excellence supplier performance award 2007 from Silterra Sdn Bhd, one of the leading semiconductor foundries. NOSB and other award recipients were honored during Silterra's supplier recognition program event held on April 21, 2008.

"Silterra extends its congratulations to NOSB for receiving our 2007 excellence supplier performance award," said Mr Chu Tze Yin, president and COO of Silterra. "We were impressed with the quality services, competitiveness, commitment and hard work from NOSB. Silterra looks forward to working even more closely with NOSB in 2008 as we raise our mutual expectations for future success."

"NOSB is extremely proud to be honored with Silterra's excellence supplier performance award for the first time," said Gary Choo, director of NOSB. "This is indeed a celebration of excellence for the whole team. Our organization and business partners worked hard to make our customer successful and, by doing so, proved our value to Silterra"

"This is a great accomplishment to receive the award from Silterra, a distinguished customer. It is a proof of our commitment," said BK Lee, managing director, NOSB. "Going forward, NOSB is committed to improving all aspects of our performance in order to provide even greater value to Silterra and all of our customers."

About Nippon Oxygen Sdn Bhd : Nippon Oxygen Sdn Bhd, is a single source provider of bulk and specialty gases, gas handling equipment and high performance purification systems. The company also provides support services and engineering services to semiconductors and electronics firms. As a member of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation group, NOSB is part of a worldwide industrial gas organization focusing on being the single source provider for global customer requirements.

NOSB's media relations contact is:
Mr Gary Choo (Director)