Ultratech Awarded 13th Safety Recognition For Health And Safety Policies

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK), a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), recently received a safety recognition award from its workers' compensation carrier  marking the 13th time that the company has been cited for its exemplary health and safety record.  The Travelers Insurance Companies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Insurance Services' award acknowledges companies that incorporate safety as part of their "value system" within the companies' corporate culture.  Ultratech's ongoing, company-wide commitment to its employees' welfare further reinforces its safety policies as an industry benchmark. 

Anthony Smith, Western Zone Vice President, Travelers Global Technology, stated, "As one of the first global insurers to specialize in providing workers' compensation coverage for technology companies, Travelers recognized 26 years ago that the leaders in Silicon Valley protect their workers as a matter of their company culture.  No one exemplifies this dynamic better than Ultratech!  We are proud to be Ultratech's partner and are committed to do our part in supporting every one of its employees in maintaining a safe and prosperous work environment."

"Ultratech's commitment to safety and overall employee well-being is part of its value-driven culture and is reflected in all areas of its organization.  With the receipt of its 13th safety award, Ultratech has continued to be an industry leader in safety policies who enjoys being one of the safest companies to work for in Silicon Valley and the world.  We value our partnership with Ultratech and plan to continue to deliver superior results on a global scale," stated Rich Lane, Regional Managing Director, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

"Our company can be proud of a continuing culture of safety that is built into everything that we do," noted Art Zafiropoulo, Ultratech's Chairman and CEO.  "Over the past several years, Ultratech has focused on continuous improvements to an already enviable safety record that makes it second to none in our industry.  The congratulations for these results belong squarely with the employees who work so conscientiously in making safety synonymous with quality."

"Our industry has faced many challenges over the years, but we have never let these get in the way of our building and maintaining a strong safety program throughout our worldwide operations," explained Dave Ghosh, Ultratech's Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services.  "Our success is due both to the strength of our safety systems and the leadership of our managers and workforce that focus on making safety at Ultratech a top priority.  Not only are we rewarded with a safe working environment, but we also realize important savings in the cost of doing business and with excellent insurance rates."

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About Ultratech: Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK) designs, manufactures and markets photolithography and laser processing equipment.  Founded in 1979, the company's market-leading advanced lithography products deliver high throughput and production yields at a low, overall cost of ownership for bump packaging of integrated circuits and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs).  A pioneer of laser processing, Ultratech developed laser spike anneal technology, which increases device yield, improves transistor performance and enables the progression of Moore's Law for 32-nm and below production of state-of-the-art consumer electronics.  Visit Ultratech online at: www.ultratech.com.

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