Tower Optical Corporation is a premier manufacturer and producer of high quality precision optics, assemblies and lasers. Its stock and "build to spec" custom products are used in leading-edge photonics technology, electr......Tower Optical Corporation is a premier manufacturer and producer of high quality precision optics, assemblies and lasers. Its stock and "build to spec" custom products are used in leading-edge photonics technology, electro-optics, lasers, telecommunications, medical instruments, optical imaging and optical computing. Products include, but are not limited to, crystal quartz waveplates and achromatic waveplates (retarders), lenses, prisms, beamsplitters, windows and mirrors. Tower is also the publisher of PhotonicsConnection.com, the premier information portal of the photonics industry. Founded in 1978, Tower has operated under its present ownership since 1997. Its customers represent a broad variety of companies and industries including military, aircraft, aerospace, medical, university researchers and key U.S. Department of Defense contractors. Tower is registered with the U.S. State Department to obtain export licenses as required. Tower is ISO compliant, receiving its registration certification for ISO 9001:2000 on March 28, 2007. Tower prides itself on its short lead times, quality products and competitive pricing. Vision To be the supplier of choice for the most demanding and innovative organizations who are focused on improving man’s quality of life through the use of light based technologies. Mission To find cost effective solutions and provide customers with quality optical products and services in a timely manner. Quality Tower technicians have the experience, skill and equipment to design and manufacture products to the most demanding specifications. The company’s extensive testing equipment ensures that all products are shipped to exacting specifications and within precise tolerances. Service In addition to the large inventory of products for immediate shipment, Tower welcomes custom orders and working with customers engineers to develop prototypes and OEM manufactured products that will meet special needs. Pricing Towers manufacturing techniques coupled with a constant focus to contain overhead enables Tower to offer prices that are the most competitive in the industry. Discounts are offered for larger quantity orders. Call, fax or e-mail your requirements for special price consideration. Master Card & Visa are accepted. Management Mel D. Kantor - President and Chief Executive Officer Perry F. Sofferman - Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel Joel Kramer - Director of Sales and Marketing Don Avritt - Director of Manufacturing Robert Blose - Quality Assurance Manager Affiliations OSA - Optical Society of America SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering APOMA - American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association UCF - University of Central Florida College of Optics and Photonics Company Outlook Tower produces components for many of todays emerging technologies. The continuing developments in medicine, science and technology offer an endless opportunity for continued growth and expansion.