nLIGHT Recognized by Vancouver Business Journal as Fastest Growing Company

Vancouver, WA USA April 22, 2011

nLIGHT Corporation (nLIGHT) has been named by Vancouver Business Journal as Fastest Growing Company for the second consecutive year. The annual program recognizes innovators and successful, growing businesses in Southwest Washington.

“We are honored that Vancouver Business Journal continues to recognize nLIGHT for our strong growth,” said Scott Keeney, nLIGHT President and CEO. “We take great pride not only in our industry leadership but also in the strong support from the community. Vancouver is a great location for a growing business.”

“We can think of no better way to spur the recovery than to focus attention on those who in the depths of the country’s most challenging economy in decades made the necessary changes to their businesses in order to not only survive, but to grow.” John McDonagh, Vancouver Business Journal Publisher stated. “This year’s inspiring companies didn’t just increase revenue either. Their facilities grew, their capacity increased and they added jobs.”

About nLIGHT Corporation
nLIGHT is a leading supplier of high-power semiconductor lasers and specialty optical fiber for industrial, medical, defense and consumer applications. nLIGHT employs over 400 people worldwide at facilities in Vancouver, WA, Hillsboro, OR, Shanghai, China, Lohja, Finland, and various sales offices.