Murata Machinery Ltd. has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Supplier Award in 2025 for the third time.

The award spotlights the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their world-class commitment to continuous improvement and performance excellence over the past year.

Murata Machinery Ltd. also received the award in 2022 and 2024.

The sole manufacturer of the Muratec brand of machine automation solutions in Cleanroom Factory Automation, Material Handling Automation, Machining & Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing, Kyoto, Japan-based Murata Machinery Ltd. is the parent company of Murata Machinery USA (Muratec USA).

“Congratulations to Murata Machinery Ltd. on receiving the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, Intel’s highest supplier recognition,” said Frank Sanders, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. “Their unwavering commitment to quality, drive for excellence, and dedication to technology innovation make them vital to our success. We greatly appreciate their collaboration and continued focus on results.”

As one of only 37 Intel EPIC Supplier Award recipients in all of Intel’s global supply chain, Murata Machinery earned the Intel EPIC Supplier Award for its exceptional contributions to semiconductor manufacturing, marked by unwavering quality, continuous innovation, and a strong commitment to performance excellence that supports Intel’s technology roadmap and supply chain resilience, according to Dave Bloss, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Sourcing for Equipment & Materials at Intel.

“As one of a select few companies awarded the Intel EPIC Supplier Award in 2025, Murata Machinery Ltd. is truly one of the best suppliers in the semiconductor industry,” explained Bloss. “Their customer orientation and commitment to superior performance is a testament to their dedication and serves as a global benchmark for others to follow.”

The Intel EPIC Supplier Award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication to “EPIC” performance—Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers worldwide, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program.

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Muratec USA’s Clean Factory Automation division leverages decades of material handling expertise to deliver highly automated, precisely controlled solutions tailored to the semiconductor industry.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cleanroom automation, Muratec pioneered advanced floor and overhead transport systems (OHTs) that optimize space, minimize vibration, and protect product integrity. Seamlessly integrating with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), these industry-leading solutions are trusted for their cleanliness, reliability, and performance—setting new benchmarks for productivity and operational excellence in semiconductor fabrication.

Muratec USA President Toshiyuki Komori said, “We are deeply honored to see Murata Machinery Ltd. once again recognized with the Intel EPIC Supplier Award. This achievement reflects the dedication of our global teams to delivering innovative, reliable solutions that drive meaningful progress for our customers. At Muratec USA, we take great pride in supporting the semiconductor industry’s continued advancement and are grateful for Intel’s partnership and recognition of our shared pursuit of excellence.”

Intel founded its recognition program in 1987 to establish an objective system for measuring and improving quality, innovation, and performance. To qualify for the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed the highest expectations and achieve aggressive strategic objectives aligned with Intel’s priorities.

Murata Machinery, Ltd. was also honored with the Excellent Performance Award in the category of Fab Automation by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC) in December 2024 at the Supply Chain Management Forum.

The Excellent Performance Award recognizes outstanding supplier partners in gratitude for their remarkable contributions to TSMC over the past year. The award was given to 27 suppliers for 2024.