Siltint buys specialist in precision lens turning

All product from the Flintshire premises is to be transferred to Siltint's Manchester laboratories. Siltint supplies advanced vacuum-deposited thin film coatings for use in the precision optics and opto-electronic industries. Gerry Biggs, Siltint's managing director said: 'The acquisition will bring the same customer-focused approach to precision lens work that is inherent in our ophthalmic coating sector business. 'When we ally Precision Lens Company's skills in producing high-quality precision diamond turned optical components with our advanced coating technology and customer service-led culture, we are confident it will be a winning combination.' The purchase of Precision Lens with its specialist expertise, means Siltint will be able to offer a 'one-stop-shopping' facility for coated lens products used in telecommunications, electronics, instrumentation and the medical sector.