Director-general of the CBI visits Qioptiq at St. Asaph
Richard Lambert, Director General of the CBI (Council for Business Innovation), the UK's top business lobby organisation, recently visited Qioptiq, St. Asaph to find out how UK businesses are faring in the current global financial situation.
Richard arrived mid morning for an informal discussion with David Marks, Qioptiq Managing Director and other Qioptiq staff. A member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee from Spring 2003 until Spring 2006, Richard took up the post of director-general of the CBI in July 2006. Richard was accompanied by CBI Cymru director David Rosser who is also a business opinion columnist for the Western Mail and the icWales national Wales news website. The issues facing business and the support and assistance offered by the CBI were discussed, proving to be of mutual interest. David Marks commented "As members of the CBI, Qioptiq seek to inform and assist the organisation. This gives us the ability to influence policy decision makers which in turn ensures more favourable outcomes for UK business".
During the meeting Richard was given an overview of the large Qioptiq product range and an insight into the capabilities offered by the company.
Over the past few years Qioptiq has grown as an organisation, increasing turnover to US$400 million in 2008.
Despite its growth, Qioptic isn't complacent and continues to work closely with organizations such as the CBI to ensure a successful future for the company and its employees.
Qioptic has its core operations in the UK, Germany and Singapore as well as other manufacturing and sales units throughout the world. The company employs over 2,400 people world wide and generated revenues of approximately $400 million in 2008. In the UK Qioptic specializes in developing and producing complex optical modules and components for applications including space, aero-space and defence.
Our picture shows, from left to right:- David Rosser, Richard Lambert, David Marks, Mark Rees..
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New Manager
Shelly Orr has recently taken over as Manager of The Old Palace, High Street, following the retirement of Mrs. Margaret Catherall. Shelly has been a Scheme Manager with The Johnny Johnson Trust in Liverpool and is Currently studying for a degree in Housing Practice. Her interests include painting, music, sewing, cinema and reading and with the demands of her new job she should certainly find plenty to keep her occupied!
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