VLOC Incorporated Information

VLOC Incorporated (VLOC) is a subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated (II-VI), a publicly traded company listed under the trading symbol “IIVI” on the NASDAQ National Market. II-VI is a world leader in the manufacture of high power CO2 laser optics. VLOC was created in 1996 by the merger of Virgo Optics and Lightning Optical Corporation. VLOC’s roots can be traced back to 1977, when Virgo Optics was started up by former Bell Telephone Laboratory engineers to fabricate laser rods and precision laser optics. Virgo Optics relocated to Florida in 1979. VLOC is a world leader in the growth, manufacture and supply of a wide range of crystals and optical components used in laser and telecommunication systems. Located on the West Coast of Florida, near Tampa, VLOC operates out of facilities totaling 65,000 sq ft and employs approximately 200 employees. VLOC has over 30 scientists, engineers and senior manufacturing specialists ready to work with customers to develop new products and solve manufacturing design issues. VLOC is a key government contractor on several R&D projects for developing and improving new laser crystals, devices and processes. The VLOC network includes offshore manufacturing capabilities, a worldwide marketing presence and various collaborations with technical institutions.