Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Partners with DWFritz Automations Inc. in the Integration of Engineered-to-order Automation Systems

HAYWARD, Calif., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT), a leading developer and supplier of critical systems & subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, medical, energy, and research industries announced today that it has partnered with DWFritz Automation Inc. in the integration of their complex automations systems.  Ultra Clean Technology provides DWFritz with advanced electro-mechanical systems integration, and system testing.  As DWFritz continues to grow and acquire new customers around the world, UCT is excited about the opportunity to support them with our state of the art global operations.

Mike Fritz, President of DWFritz commented: "We are very pleased with the selection of UCT to help support our growing business.  Given our unique designs and demanding schedules, UCT is able to support our needs with robust products on time and on budget."  Clarence Granger, UCT's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the partnership with DWFritz: We could not be more excited about the relationship we have with DWFritz.  With their strong technology driven values and our ability to provide a vertical integration value proposition leveraging our frame fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, machining and integration operations; it is a perfect match!  

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical systems & subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, medical, energy and research industries.  The company offers its customers integrated outsourced solutions for gas delivery systems, complex process modules, as well as complete turnkey systems integration. Ultra Clean Holdings' customers are primarily original equipment manufacturers for the semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, medical device, energy and research industries. UCT has locations across the United States and Asia, and is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at UCT.com.

About DWFritz Automation Inc.
Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, DWFritz designs, integrates, and manufactures automation systems specializing in design/build of precision inspection & assembly equipment using intelligent motion control, vision & robotics.  DWFritz focuses on creating systems in highly sophisticated applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices, semiconductors, and industrial markets. DWFritz serves customers in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Additional information is available at  www.DWFritz.com

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