[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq:CCMP), the world‘s leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries and a growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry, announced today that it was named as one of only eight companies receiving Intel Corporation’s Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award for its performance in 2012. Cabot Microelectronics Corporation is recognized for its significant contributions in providing Intel with CMP slurries and pads, deemed essential to Intel's success.

“We are proud to receive the prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award from Intel, a key strategic customer,” stated William Noglows, Cabot Microelectronics‘ Chairman and CEO. “We have been honored to receive five Preferred Quality Supplier awards from Intel over the last six years. The criteria to win the SCQI award are rigorous, and we believe this recognition exemplifies our commitment to be a long term strategic partner to Intel, delivering the highest standards for quality, manufacturing efficiency and technology. We are proud to be distinguished as a world-class supplier among Intel’s broad supply chain.”