Opnext Honored by Cisco for Productivity Excellence

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, today announced it had received Cisco’s “Excellence in Productivity” award for 2009, recognizing Opnext for best-in-class supply chain management, resulting in the highest level of product value, technology and quality.

“We are truly honored by the recognition of our team’s consistent, strategic efforts,” said Gilles Bouchard, CEO and President of Opnext. “This recognition from Cisco reinforces Opnext’s solid commitment to developing key technologies to meet the needs of our partners and support their business initiatives.”

“Opnext did an exceptional job this past year helping Cisco meet its value engineering targets and providing high-quality products that transform how people connect, communicate and collaborate,” said John Oberstar, director, Global Supplier Management, Cisco.

The distinction was awarded during Cisco’s 18th annual supplier appreciation event, which celebrated the exceptional ability of Cisco’s suppliers to navigate change, anticipate the future needs of Cisco and Cisco customers and put in place the tools and plans to stay ahead of the curve.

About Opnext

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio of 10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.

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