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Torrent Holdings, the parent company for Torrent Photonics, announced the acquisition of Knight Optical, a UK-based manufacturer and provider of custom and catalog scientific optical components and sub-assemblies serving international customers in scientific, defense, medical, pharmaceutical and optoelectronics industries. The acquisition of Knight Optical expands Torrent Photonics' reach and customer base, strengthening its market position in photonic and optoelectrical components.

Torrent is focused on providing best-in-class engineering and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities for the defense, security, medical, industrial and commercial end markets. With the addition of Knight Optical's capabilities, including its stock range of over 3000+ product lines, the new entity will broaden its reach and international footprint.

Torrent CEO John Dougherty states, "Torrent Photonics has grown tremendously since 2006, and with the addition of Knight Optical's online catalog, we can help to speed prototyping for key customers, as well as expand our service and sales. Building upon strong organic growth in 2023, we are well positioned to outpace the photonics market growth with an expanded customer base and offering."

Knight Optical Managing Director Colin Overton states, "Knight Optical and Torrent share a value system and commitment to their customer partnerships and our company cultures of providing high-quality solutions fully QA tested for quality. Torrent's custom capabilities for OEM and high-volume customers will help us to continue to support our customers through volume manufacturing, and their unique capabilities in filters, gratings, high-end coating and assemblies will be a welcome addition to our catalog lines."

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