G&H Strengthens Aerospace & Defence Capabilities

Gooch & Housego (G&H), a global leader in advanced photonics solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Phoenix Optical Technologies Ltd., a specialist in the manufacture of precision optics based in St. Asaph, Wales, UK. This strategic acquisition strengthens G&H’s Aerospace & Defence capabilities and expands the company’s presence in the UK and European markets as a critical supplier to leading defence primes.

Phoenix Optical Technologies brings expertise in precision optics processes, including prisms, domes, specialist machining and Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT). These capabilities will significantly bolster G&H’s Optical Systems division, enhancing the company's ability to deliver cutting-edge optical systems solutions to its customers in Aerospace & Defence as well as Industrial and Life Sciences markets.

Charlie Peppiatt, CEO of G&H, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Phoenix to the G&H Group. Phoenix is a highly capable, well-regarded British precision optics supplier with a strong portfolio of products and services. Together we will be able to better solve our customers’ most complex optical systems requirements. The combination of the Phoenix and G&H teams brings together industry leading technology and know-how with efficient scalable operations that will support G&H to deliver an exceptional customer experience, become a first-choice optical systems solutions provider and make a better world with photonics.”

Tony Palframan, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Optical Technologies, shared his enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “We are excited to join forces with G&H, a company that shares our commitment to precision, quality, and innovation. By combining our expertise with G&H’s global scale and reach, we see tremendous opportunities to further develop our offerings and bring even more value to our customers.”

With this acquisition, G&H is well-positioned to accelerate growth, enhance its precision optics and optical systems capabilities, and solidify its position as a leading provider of optical and photonic solutions.

About Gooch & Housego

Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a world leader in optical design, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with eleven facilities in the UK and USA, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is the preferred source of photonics capabilities for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

About Phoenix Optical Technologies Ltd.

Phoenix Optical Technologies Ltd. (POTL), based in the heart of the North Wales optical manufacturing hub in St. Asaph, has been at the forefront of precision optics since its founding by Tony Palframan in 1991. Over the past three decades, POTL has continually adapted to meet the evolving technological demands of today’s world, providing a comprehensive in-house service that spans the entire optical manufacturing process.

From raw glass materials to polished, coated finished optical parts, prisms, and assemblies, POTL offers an end-to-end solution for the most complex requirements. With advanced machinery, long-standing customer relationships, and highly skilled teams across four sites, POTL remains a trusted partner in precision optics as it embraces cutting-edge innovations in optical science.