Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that ZTE Corporation has chosen Antimicrobial Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass for its newest flagship smartphone in China, the ZTE AXON.

“With the rise of touch technology and our constant interaction with people and public surfaces, the microbes on our smartphones are not our own,” said Dr. Joydeep Lahiri, division vice president and program director, Specialty Surfaces, Corning Incorporated. “We developed Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to address this concern and are excited to see this technology enter the consumer electronics space with the launch of the ZTE AXON.”

Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass is the first EPA-registered antimicrobial cover glass. It combines the renowned benefits of Corning Gorilla Glass technology, including durability, scratch resistance and toughness, with a built-in antimicrobial property to last the lifetime of the display cover glass.

"We are delighted to work with Corning to offer the first smartphone with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass,” said Dr. Ji Zhongwei, chief technology officer of ZTE Mobile Devices and vice president of ZTE Corporation. “The AXON phone is our flagship device and incorporates the latest innovations in smartphone hardware and software in a stylish package that we believe will have outstanding customer appeal.”

Corning Gorilla Glass is the world leader in damage-resistant cover glass. Since its launch in 2007, Corning Gorilla Glass has been featured in nearly 4 billion devices worldwide on more than 1,550 product models across 40 major brands. Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass is the same product with added antimicrobial properties. For more information on Corning Gorilla Glass, visit the website.

Disclaimer

Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass is formulated with antimicrobial properties to help protect touch surfaces from stain and odor-causing bacteria. Corning makes no direct or implied claims to protecting users or providing other health benefits.

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About ZTE

ZTE Corporation is a globally-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. With operations in 160 countries, the company is a leader in technology innovation, delivering superior products and business solutions to clients all over the world. Founded in 1985, ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges and is China’s largest listed telecoms equipment company.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges. Corning’s businesses and markets are constantly evolving. Today, Corning’s products enable diverse industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, transportation, and life sciences. They include damage-resistant cover glass for smartphones and tablets; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for high-speed communications networks; trusted products that accelerate drug discovery and manufacturing; and emissions-control products for cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles.