IQE US division selected for Raytheon 'EPIC Award'

Advanced semiconductor wafer manufacturer IQE announced on Thursday that its US operations had been selected as a 2017 Raytheon Supplier Excellence Program EPIC Award winner.

The AIM-traded firm said that, as part of the Raytheon Supplier Excellence Program, suppliers were awarded for their “outstanding performance”, contributions, and support to programmes across one or more Raytheon businesses.

IQE had reportedly been selected to receive an EPIC Award for its overall excellence in performance, innovation and collaboration.

“Your commitment to excellence is greatly appreciated,” said Raytheon vice-president for contracts and supply chain M. David Wilkins in his award comments.

“It enables our joint success and solidifies a platform for 'Building our Future Together' in support of our mutual customer, the US Warfighter.”

Dr Wayne Johnson, vice-president of IQE's power business unit, said it was a “great honour” to receive the 2017 Raytheon Supplier EPIC Award which recognised the “integrity, quality and expertise” that IQE offered its customers.

“The award is greatly appreciated as recognition of the innovative and talented IQE team.”