EO Expands Its Commitment to the Japanese Market and Manufacturing Technology

January 17, 2007, Barrington, NJ.  Edmund Industrial Optics Inc. (EO) is making significant new investments to expand its manufacturing and customer support presence in Japan and the Asian markets. The company has had a presence in Japan since 1946 and a recent Laser Focus readership poll ranks the company as the third most recognized name in the Japanese market.

The company’s recent enhancement to its support of the Japanese market is the purchase of a substantial stake in Saito Optics of Akita, Japan. EO and Saito have had a long history of collaboration, with Saito as a local manufacturer supplying EO with high-precision spherical optics. The two companies have also collaborated in jointly developed new manufacturing technologies.

EO management is now directing the Saito plant and has plans to make significant improvements in the technology, equipment, and staffing during 2007. CEO Robert Edmund noted, 'This aggressive investment in Japanese optical manufacturing supports EO’s commitment to Japanese customers, in addition to expanding capabilities for EO’s global customer base.'

EO supplies a full line of optics and optical products to Japan and the Asian markets, including lasers, optical instruments, laboratory and production accessories, coating services, and testing. In addition to the Saito plant, EO has manufacturing facilities in Japan, Singapore, and China.

About EO:
Edmund Optics (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe. EO is the world’s largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog, or via the website at www.edmundoptics.com

Company Contact:
Marisa Edmund
Vice President, Marketing
Edmund Optics, Inc.
101 East Gloucester Pike
Barrington, NJ 08007 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-363-1992
Fax: 1-856-573-6295