Lattice Materials Begins Witness Sample Stocking Program

BOZEMAN, Mont., July 6, 2010 — Lattice Materials announced recently that it has started stocking thin film coating witness samples for its customers as a result of the growing demand for rapid delivery and competitive pricing.

The sample stocking program will take the burden and expense of inventory off its customers and is anticipated to improve their experience with the company.

With the program, customers can now save money in three ways, according to Peter Brown, sales and marketing manager at the Lattice Materials. They can now buy in smaller quantities than when it ran a polishing operation just for orders; they receive fast delivery without having to pay any expedite fees; and they can stock smaller quantities and save on inventory costs because delivery is within a few days.

Lattice Materials is a provider of germanium and silicon infrared optical blanks, curves, CNC machined parts and thin film deposition materials. Its parts can be found in night vision goggles, infrared cameras, missiles and military aircraft.

For more information, visit: www.latticematerials.com

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Published: July 2010

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