Edmund Optics® Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2012


As Rated by Employees in Regional Survey

March 22, 2010, Barrington, NJ - Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, was named one of the "Top Workplaces" for 2012 in the Philadelphia region based on an independent survey conducted on behalf of The Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com.

"We are extremely pleased to receive this recognition," said Robert Edmund, CEO. "As a business leader in our industry, we are both gratified and honored to know that this ranking was received based on the feedback of our employees. Simply put, our philosophy is to value all of our employees, treat them with respect, and provide opportunities for development. Taking care of our staff results in them taking care of our customers - a win-win for sure." These sentiments were echoed in the survey results as one Edmund Optics employee stated, "Management REALLY appreciates their employees. They show-not just say it."

WorkplaceDynamics, who conducted the survey, invited employees of 1,640 companies around the region to rate their bosses and companies. Edmund Optics, who was named a Top Workplace for the third year in a row, was recognized in the mid-size company category for their strengths in five key areas of the workplace:

□ Direction - Assessment of the company's values, leaders & strategy
□ Execution - Assessment of how the company communicates & gets work done
□ Career - Opportunities for training and progression
□ Managers - Quality of management and managerial skills
□ Pay & Benefits - Assessment of employee compensation for work done

Top Workplaces are about a better way of doing business. Extensive research has shown that organizations that rank in this survey are providing their employees with a great place to work in an environment where they can be more innovative, and in a company that operates more ethically and serves their customers better. Edmund Optics is proud to be included in this group of stellar organizations. Complete details can be found at www.philly.com/workplaces.

About EO:

Edmund Optics® (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe. EO is the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at (800) 363-1992, via the new interactive catalog , the website at www.edmundoptics.com, or requesting their print catalog.

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