Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, has anounced an equity investment in ITOS GmbH in Mainz, further details of the agreement remain confidential.
ITOS-Gesellschaft für Technische Optik mbH, has manufactured optical components, including filters, polarizers and display components since 1993 and will now operate as a subsidiary of Edmund Optics. With a current workforce of about 20 employees and more than 700 customers, ITOS represents a successful and strategic addition to Edmund Optics’ manufacturing portfolio. The ITOS product offering will be expanded and added to the Edmund Optics catalog, exposing them to a much wider market globally. At the same time, the investment strengthens Edmund Optics’ presence in Europe and sets a starting point for offering manufacturing capabilities within the region underlining Edmund Optics’ commitment to European customers.
“Edmund Optics’ presence in Europe has grown significantly and Germany is our strongest market in the region,” said Samuel Sadoulet, President of Edmund Optics Inc. “Edmund Optics is commited to our European customers, and we seek strong partners to continue to service customers in the region and globally. With ITOS we found a great partner with great culture supporting this development.” Horst Grode, Managing Director of ITOS states: “We have known Edmund Optics for a long time and have successfully worked together for many years. The step now to partner is a win-win situation and we are looking forward to that new exciting combination.” Horst Grode will remain Managing Director of ITOS GmbH.
Information About ITOS:
ITOS has been a competent industry partner for technical optics since 1993 providing solutions and delivering components meeting its customer’s requirements. With more than 700 customers and a wide portfolio of products ITOS has developed strong competence in the field of optical filters, polarizers and display components and worked as a sales partner for SCHOTT AG in Mainz since 1995. If you want to learn more about ITOS please check this website www.itos.de/en/.
Information About Edmund Optics:
Edmund Optics® (EO) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of precision optics, optical assemblies and image processing components with headquarters in the USA and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Asia and sales representatives around the globe. With a portfolio of more than 28.900 products, Edmund Optics has the world's largest inventory of optical components for immediate delivery and offers products, standard or customized, in small quantities but also in volume for various industries. Request a quote or place your order via phone +49(0)721 627 3730, by catalog or through the website www.edmundoptics.eu, or contact us via email sales@edmundoptics.eu.
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