Rofin-Sinar Ramps Up Fiber Laser Production in Finland
PLYMOUTH, Mich. & HAMBURG, Germany, June 2, 2011 — Laser beam source and laser-based solutions manufacturer Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. announced it has acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary CorelaseOy, a block of buildings in Tampere, Finland.
The $5.3 million acquisition will provide an increase in manufacturing capacity for the company’s fiber laser series. The buildings total more than 5000 square meters of floor space, including approximately 800 square meters of existing cleanroom capacity.
“We are very happy to gain access to these premises, as they perfectly suit our need to ramp up high-power fiber laser production over the coming quarters,” said Gunther Braun, CEO and president. “The existing cleanroom and production space will enable the production of fiber laser modules.”
With operational headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., and Hamburg, Germany, Rofin-Sinar operates production facilities in the US, Germany, UK, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Singapore and China.
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