Julia Collins

Powerlase Ltd. is an innovative, independent, high power laser company, focused on powerful nanosecond Q-switched Diode Pumped Solid State lasers developed for industrial applications primarily for use in the materials processing and microelectronics markets. Powerlase Ltd. works with world leading technology partners to successfully address the needs of next generation lithography in the microelectronics industry via the production of Laser Produced Plasmas (LPP) and Discharge Produced Plasmas (DPP), for the production of Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) light. Customer-focused, with in-depth knowledge of applications providing solutions for materials processing, Powerlase enjoys significant expertise in designing and developing dynamic applications for flat panel displays, solar cell, microelectronics, automotive, machine tool, aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. Currently enjoying 233% year-on-year growth, Powerlase Ltd. has significantly expanded its manufacturing capacity and global customer service capability in order to maintain the world class service and support its growing number of clients enjoy. Powerlase Ltd. was listed as the fifth fastest growing venture capital backed company in the UK in April 2006.

Arla Foods (UK) Plc processes and supplies milk, cream, and related products. Its products include butter, spreads, cheese, yogurts, and desserts. The firm's brands include Bob the Builder, Scooby Doo, Postman Pat, Anchor, and Lurpak. The company was founded on January 2, 1998 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.