Joint Venture and Exclusive Distribution Rights
American Photonics Corporation (APC) in the USA and KM Innovation in Korea have forged a path-breaking exclusive joint venture, heralding a transformative era in the optics industry. This strategic collaboration synergizes APC's proficiency in logistics, marketing, sales, and distribution with the specialized manufacturing prowess of KM Innovation.
APC is entrusted with the exclusive distribution rights for Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) products from KM Innovation, not only within the USA but also across the entire European Union (excluding England and Israel). This extensive market reach underscores APC's pivotal role in catering to diverse sectors such as the military, industrial, and optical manufacturers, ensuring the provision of high-quality ZnSe solutions across a significant global footprint.
Countries within the European Union where APC holds exclusive distribution rights:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Applications of ZnSe: Empowering Diverse Technologies
- Infrared Optics: Essential in infrared spectroscopy components such as lenses, windows, and prisms.
- Military Technology: Crucial for thermal imaging in night-vision equipment.
- Laser Systems: Central to CO2 laser systems for producing precision laser optics.
- Medical Field: Utilized in surgical lasers and dental drilling systems.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Employed in cutting and welding systems.
Global ZnSe Suppliers: Industry Stalwarts
- Coherent Corp (Formerly II VI): A major player with a global footprint across Singapore, USA, China, Germany, and more.
- Hellma/CVD Ceramics (Acquired Dow Chemical): Specialists in advanced ceramic materials, based in Germany and the USA.
- Vital Materials: Prominent producers of minor metals and advanced materials, located in China.
- IN Optics: Renowned for their optical materials expertise, based in Russia.
- KM Innovation: Specialists in manufacturing ZnSe, based in South Korea.
The joint venture between APC and KM Innovation is a strategic initiative to bolster the availability and distribution of high-quality ZnSe, setting new industry standards and responding dynamically to the evolving demands of specialized markets worldwide.