To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Cristal Laser looks back on its success as a leader in the growth of nonlinear materials. The company began as a spinoff of the University of Sciences at Nancy with a patent based on halide flux-grown KTP crystals. Expanding over the years by adding KTA, RTP, LBO and BBO to its list of materials, it employs 16 individuals, runs more than 50 growth stations and provides complete material characterization, fabrication and quality assurance services. It provides high-end nonlinear crystals utilized by laser manufacturers and laboratories throughout the world. For more information, visit: www.cristal-laser.fr