Hinds Announces a new International Representative in Singapore

May 1, 2007. Hinds Instruments, a world leading manufacturer of polarization modulation and measurement systems, is pleased to announce Zugo Photonics as the most recent addition to our international network of dealers. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has an extensive regional network of sales offices and authorized agents. Their territory will include Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Established in 1994, Zugo Photonics is the premier regional distributor in Southeast Asia, specializing in photonics, industrial and scientific laser systems, fiber optics components, optical networking solutions, infrared camera systems and devices for semiconductor manufacturers. They will represent Hinds Instruments’ photoelastic modulators and polarization measurement systems, including the Exicor® and AbrioTM birefringence measurement systems.

“Zugo Photonics’ market coverage and its 10 years of experience in the photonics industry make it the ideal partner for Hinds Instruments’ PEM technology and polarization measurement systems,” said Andy Kaplan, Sales Manager for Hinds Instruments. “Their experience, customer support infrastructure and coverage in both R&D institutions and commercial organizations will help Hinds Instruments expand business opportunities in this growing region. In the past few months, we have sold several systems with Zugo’s assistance and hope to increase the market size quickly.”