Gilden to distribute Gigahertz Optik

29 Jan 2009

Glasgow, UK, January 29 2009 - Gilden Photonics is one of the leading spectroscopy solutions integrators in the UK, with over 25 years of spectroscopy experience. Gilden Photonics offers a complete line of modular spectrographs and monochromators, and are the designers and manufacturers of the high performance fluoroSENS benchtop fluorimeter.

Dr. John R Gilchrist, Managing Director of Gilden Photonics says: "We are delighted to add Gigahertz Optik to our spectroscopy portfolio. Our strategy is to distribute the leading suppliers of spectroscopy technology and Gigahertz Optik falls very nicely into this category as having leading technologies in light measurement instruments. Our experience lies in optical spectroscopy and light measurement."

Gigahertz Optik is well known for developing unique, high performance Light Measurement Instruments such as their range of Light Analyzers, Light Meters, Light Detectors and Integrating Spheres with value added systems for academics, industry and OEM applications.

Managing Director for Gigahertz Wolfgang Daehen says of Gilden, "It is important for Gigahertz to establish partners who are committed to providing our customers with solutions driven for light measurement and spectroscopy applications. Our expansion into the UK, is a natural extension of our brand and philosophy, and we are very excited to partner with Gilden Photonics who demonstrate clear technical capabilities in these areas."

Gilden has already seen spectacular growth since its formation three years ago, and have already had to move into new premises. The new facilities provide a new suite of offices, manufacturing workshop and customer showroom. This additional space has also allowed for Gilden to carry a small hire stock of Gigahertz instruments.

For more details please contact Gilden Photonics Ltd by telephone on 0141 952 9475, or by email at sales@gildenphotonics.com.