Photomask developer Photronics Inc. has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary Photronics DNP Mask Corp. (PDMC) received the Best Partner Award from United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) for the second consecutive year in recognition of excellent performance and support as a photomask partner. "This award from UMC recognizes the dedication and hard work by the team at PDMC to provide excellent customer service while establishing Photronics as a photomask technology leader," said Peter Kirlin, CEO of PDMC. "UMC is an important partner to us and I am extremely proud of our team for this achievement. We look forward to building upon this mutually beneficial relationship as we each expand our manufacturing technology into 28 and 14 nanometers, and build our manufacturing presence in China." "We are pleased to recognize PDMC for their outstanding support and providing high-quality photomasks to our operations," said P.W. Yen, CEO of UMC. "UMC has always been committed to establishing win-win partnerships with our suppliers. This annual award recognizes a select few suppliers for their commitment to this vision. We would like to congratulate the entire team at PDMC and thank them for their care and support as we work together to solidify our relationship into the future." Photronics is a manufacturer of photomasks for the manufacture of semiconductors and flat panel displays. United Microelectronics is a global semiconductor foundry that provides technology and manufacturing for applications spanning various sectors of the integrated circuit industry.