Aculight Corporation Named One of Washington State's Top 50 High Tech Firms
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CEO Attributes Company's Steady Growth to Passionate, Dedicated Employees
Bothell, Wash., August 21, 2007 - Aculight Corporation, a leading developer of innovative laser technologies, has been named to Washington CEO magazine's "Top 50 High Tech Firms in Washington" list for 2007. Aculight ranked number 32, up from 34 in 2006.
"Aculight's position on the 'Top 50 High Tech Firms in Washington' list is a great validation of the plan we have been following to grow the company," said Aculight President and CEO Don Rich. "However, it is an even greater testimony to our people. Our team members have a passion about making Aculight a special place to work and having what we do make a difference. They have been the foundation for our success and will continue to be the basis for our growth and development in the future."
The Washington CEO list is a ranking of the 50 largest high tech companies in Washington State. To be considered, companies must devote at least 10 percent of their annual budget to technology-based research and development. The list is then ranked from largest to smallest by number of employees in Washington. Aculight currently employs 93 people, up from around 76 in 2006. The entire ranking can be found on the magazine's website (www.washingtonceo.com).
"Companies that have made it in Washington CEO's Top 50 High Tech Firms are companies that are investing heavily in research and are strongly committed to growing in newly emerging markets," said Leslie Helm, executive editor of Washington CEO. "In a region so heavily populated with high tech companies, companies have to be truly committed to research to be included as part of that group."
About Aculight
Founded in 1993, Aculight is focused on being the leader in providing quality, innovative and cost-effective laser system solutions for our customers' needs in national defense, aerospace and medical applications. For more information about Aculight, please contact Dr. Andrew Brown, director of business development, at (425) 482-1100 or visit www.aculight.com.
Contact:Andrew Brown
Aculight Corporation
(425) 482-1100
andrew.brown@aculight.com
