QIOPTIQ SUPPORTS HELP FOR HEROES

On 1st December 2009, as part of the official opening celebrations of a new building at its St Asaph, North Wales site, Qioptiq donated £10,000 to the tri services charity, Help for Heroes (H4H).

Dave Roberts, H4H County Coordinator, Merseyside, (pictured receiving the donation of £10,000 from Qioptiq MD, David Marks), said “I would like to say a big Thank You on behalf of Help for Heroes and also extend my sincere thanks to all the Staff in collecting such a fantastic amount for the Charity. This donation will aid those heroes who have risked so much for their country and been injured doing so”.

Help for Heroes (www.helpforheroes.org.uk) raises money to support members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country. Over a million people have responded to date and millions of pounds have been raised to buy much needed services that will aid their recovery. It was founded by Bryn and Emma Parry in October 2007 out of a desire to help the wounded Servicemen and women returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. H4H is a non political charity who believe that anyone who volunteers to serve  in time of war, knowing that they may risk all, is a hero.  Qioptiq is proud to support H4H in its endeavors.

Qioptiq (www.qioptiq.co.uk) is an international leader in the design and manufacture of high-precision optical components and modules successfully winning business in a global marketplace. Qioptiq is a major employer in the North Wales area and as such supports many local and national charities. In 2008 Qioptiq employees chose Help for Heroes as its primary charity and has continued to support it through events and fundraising.

Qioptiq has its core operations in the UK, Germany and Singapore as well as other manufacturing and sales units throughout the world. The company employs over 2,400 people and generated revenues of approximately US$400 million in 2008. In the UK, Qioptiq specialises in developing and producing complex optical modules and components for applications including space, aerospace and defence. Its technologically advanced product range includes optical modules for cockpit head-up displays, infrared optical modules, night vision equipment and satellite components.