Laser manufacturer Z-Laser Optoelektronik GmbH of Freiburg, Germany, said it has opened a sales office in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, in response to market demand there for industrial lasers. Gary Rees, head of the Z-Laser UK operation, has more than six years of laser experience in the electro-optics industry and is a native of South Wales. "There are exciting and challenging opportunities in the UK and Ireland where hands-on support and close relationships with customers are needed; it's my job to make sure the UK office provides this," Rees said. The address for Z-Laser's UK office is: Venture Wales, Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4DR, South Wales, UK; the phone number is 01443-693133. Rees can be reached via e-mail at: rees@z-laser.de (5/5/2008)

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