Firms pledge support for tsunami victims

Optical companies have rallied to support their Japanese colleagues and the people of Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami disaster.

Hoya, which is based in Tokyo, reported that no staff were seriously injured or missing, but some had been slightly injured. It stated that it had temporarily suspended some of its production facilities owing to power cuts.

Martin Batho, managing director of Hoya Lens UK, said: 'Our sympathy is extended to our Japanese colleagues whose friends and families may have been affected by the terrible earthquake and resulting tsunami. We are standing by to offer any support that we can.'