Komag is the world's largest independent supplier of thin-film disks, the primary high-capacity storage medium for digital data in computers and consumer appliances. Since being founded in 1983, Komag has led the industry in production volume and technology for thin-film disks. We have capitalized on our technological strength in thin-film processes and our manufacturing capabilities to achieve and maintain our position as a leading independent supplier to the thin-film media market. Our technological strength stems from the depth of our understanding of materials science and the interplay between disks, heads and other disk drive components. Our manufacturing expertise in thin-film media is evidenced by our long, uninterrupted history of delivering reliable products in high volume. By enabling rapidly improving storage density at lower cost per gigabyte, Komag creates extraordinary value for consumers of computers, enterprise storage systems, and electronic appliances.