May 13, 2013, Albuquerque, NM- Announcing the expanded European relationship with our distributor, Acal BFi, who has signed a distributor agreement with CVI Laser Optics. The agreement covers sales and support of optical components and assemblies in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherland, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Jean-Claude Sanudo, Acal BFi Business Development Director, stated, “The combination of Acal BFi’s strong presence in the field and expertise as an optical solution provider and CVI’s unique capabilities of high performance coatings, laser optics and sub-assemblies, will bring European customers a unique level of service to help them building their experiments and systems.”

CVI Laser Optics’ Lisa Walsh, Vice President of Global Sales, stated, “We are extremely pleased to expand our already successful partnership with Acal BFi. We are confident this partnership will bring great value and service to our European customers as Acal BFi expands their CVI Laser Optics offerings to better support the market.”

For additional information, please contact your local Acal BFi office or visit www.acalbfi.com.

About CVI Laser Optics

Scientists, engineers, and optical system manufacturers from research to industrial to medical markets recognize CVI Laser Optics as a leading global optics provider that specializes in components for lasers and laser-based systems. CVI’s capabilities combine substrate manufacturing and thin-film coating services with advanced metrology and optomechanical integration to offer exceptional optical and laser-damage performance. Through its main headquarters in Albuquerque, NM, high-volume production in Seoul, South Korea, and the large-aperture facility in the Isle of Man, UK, CVI offers rapid turnaround with standard, semi-custom, and fully customized laser optics solutions. Visit www.cvilaseroptics.com.