Jul 28, 2008
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Il Sole via NewsEdge Corporation Italian industrial group Pirelli has decided to merge its next-generation photonics business with US optical components firm CyOptics. PGT Photonics, which is valued at around $40m, will be integrated into CyOptics, and Pirelli will then invest $20m to acquire a 30 per cent stake in the new grouping, which will have turnover of approximately $80m. The new partners believe their complementary technologies will be the key to a successful alliance, with CyOptics specialising in lasers and indium-phosphorous-based light developers and PGT Photonics in silicon-based photonics technologies. Original article by R. Fi. Abstracted from Il...
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