CORNING, N.Y.; AUGUST 2, 2018 - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that its optical communications business segment, Corning Optical Communications, has received the 2017 AT&T* Global Supplier Diversity Crystal Award.
Corning Optical Communications was recognized for its commitment and support of AT&T in its goal to work with companies with minorities, women, and disabled veteran owners in its supply chain. Winners of this award utilized 21.5% or more diverse companies in the products/services they provided to AT&T. This is the fifth time that Corning Optical Communications has earned this award.
"This year marks a significant milestone as AT&T celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Supplier Diversity program by recognizing the suppliers that also demonstrate values of inclusion," said Susan A. Johnson, executive vice president, Global Connections & Supply Chain, AT&T. "We know inclusion drives innovation, betters our products and services, and makes a real difference in people's lives. We're proud of our 2017 Supplier Diversity Award winners."
Of the many vendors in the AT&T supply chain, Corning is one of only 28 suppliers to receive the 2017 AT&T Crystal Award. Corning's outstanding contributions supported AT&T supplier diversity goals and initiatives over the past year.
"We consider this award a great honor, because we strive for diversity in everything we do at Corning," said Clark S. Kinlin, executive vice president, Corning Optical Communications. "To be recognized by a valued customer such as AT&T is especially gratifying. Diversity strengthens us as a company - and we seek to create supplier networks that thrive on diversity as well."
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science, with a more than 165-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.
Corning's capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning's markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning's industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks.
*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business, mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best data network** and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider. We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart solutions.
