Torrent Photonics Announces Acquisition of Knight Optical

Torrent Holdings LLC, parent company of Torrent Photonics, today announced the acquisition of Knight Optical, a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of custom and catalog scientific optical components and assemblies serving international customers in the 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 optoelectronic components.

LARGO, Florida., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Torrent Holdings LLC, parent company of Torrent Photonics, today announced the acquisition of Knight Optical, a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of custom and catalog scientific optical components and assemblies serving international customers in the 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 optoelectronic components.

Torrent is focused on delivering best-in-class engineering and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities to defense, security, medical, industrial and commercial end markets. The addition of Knight Optical’s capabilities, including a portfolio of over 3,000 product lines, will expand the company’s reach and international presence.

Torrent CEO John Dougherty states, “Torrent Photonics has grown tremendously since 2006, and with the addition of Knight Optical’s online catalog, we can accelerate prototyping for key accounts, as well as expand our services and sales. Building on strong organic growth in 2023, we are well-positioned to outpace the growth of the photonics market with an expanded customer base and offering.”

Managing Director Knight Optical Colin Overton states, “Knight Optical and Torrent share a core value system and commitment to customer partnerships and our company culture of delivering high-quality, fully QA-tested solutions. Torrent’s capabilities to meet the needs of OEM and high-volume customers will help us continue to support our customers through volume production, and their unique capabilities in filters, gratings, high-end coatings and assemblies will be a welcome addition to our catalog lines.”

Knight Optical will add many of Torrent Photonics’ standard products to its catalog at https://www.knightoptical.com/ and will continue to serve its customers from its offices in Kent, UK.

About Knight Optical

Knight Optical is a UK based, UKAS ISO9001:2015 and UKAS ISO14001:2015 accredited company serving a diverse customer base in the scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, optoelectronics, laser, R&D, oil and gas and industrial sectors. Knight Optical has sales offices in Kent, UKAND Rhode Island, United States. Learn more at www.knightoptical.com.

About Torrent Photonics

The company’s headquarters is located just behind Tampa, FloridaTorrent Photonics serves end markets in defense, security, medical, industrial, and commercial. Torrent offers a world-class array of products and services, including imaging and sensing solutions with a focus on multispectral and polarimetric systems, highly reliable electronic and electro-optical components and assemblies, optical filters, thin and thick film coatings, and fire optics. Learn more at torrentphotonics.com.

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SOURCE Knight Optical