Meopta Industrial Park - Birkenast

A Better View of the World
Company profile

Vision Statement Historical Overview
Meopta will build on it’s long tradition of quality opto-mechanical
and opto-electronical skills to develop and produce the
highest quality product by continuous improvement
through technological and managerial
innovation. We will strive to make Meopta
trademark a synonym of quality,
performance and responsibility.
Our goal will be to increase
profitability, shareholder value and
revenues while adhering to the highest
ethical and legal standards, as well
as environmental regulations.
We will accomplish this by establishment of strategic
partnership with suppliers and customers, whose reliance
upon our capability and know-how will be increasing for significant
mutual benefit. The capability of our associates is the key to achieving success. We will continually improve
education, performance and satisfaction of all members of our team, since their pride in Meopta is the formula
for our success. As a prominent employer and a partner of regional authorities, we will support improvement
of our community’s standard of living and will enhance a consciousness
about Prerov as the town of optics and opticians.
„A Better View of the World“
Meopta Prerov traces its roots back to the year 1933, when the Optikotechna company was established in Prerov.
Initially, Optikotechna produced lenses and condensers, but quickly expanded its product line to include enlargers, composite
lenses, single optics, binoculars, riflescopes, slide projectors and of course the well known Flexaret range of cameras.
By 1936, Optikotechna established new facilities to accommodate the rapid expansion of its operation necessary to meet
the growing demand for its products.
During World War II, Optikotechna was forced to surrender control of its production to the German army. This change effectively
stopped the production of all non-military products.
After the war, the remaining company was renamed Meopta. A number of new and exciting products were designed and
developed, which helped to quickly establish an excellent reputation for the new Meopta brand in world markets.
However, in 1971 production was again refocused primarily on military products and continued this way until it was abruptly ended
in 1989. At which time the sale of military products, which represented about 75 % of Meopta‘s business, was reduced to zero.
In 1991, Meopta Prerov completed its first step toward privatization when it was established as a joint stock company („akciova
spolecnost“). The company was formed by a single act in accordance with the founding plan of the state enterprise Meopta
Prerov, s.p. On March 21, 1991, Meopta was registered in the companies register at the District Court in Ostrava.
Meopta currently occupies a 135 000 m 2 (1,450,000 sq ft) site. The built up areas yield 77 000 m 2 (830,000 sq ft) of floor space,
including 26 000 m 2 (280,000 sq ft) of manufacturing area, which include state-of-the-art, high quality, air conditioned, dust free
environments. The Meopta team that exists today is poised to utilize its extensive experience in research, design, development
and production to provide superior service on many different levels from raw concept to finished goods.
Trade Marks
Meopta Prerov, a.s., is owner of total of 23 trade marks which are registered domestically as well as internationally. These
include: Meopta, Axomat, Proximus, Belar, Opemus, Magnifax, Anagon, Anaret, Meoplan, Meosix and Sport.
Milestones
1933 Building enterpreneur Alois Benes founded Optikotechna company
in Prerov, Dr. Mazurek constructed the first Czechoslovak enlarging lens.
1934-1937 Optikotechna focused on darkroom equipment (mainly enlargers and lenses).
1937 Optikotechna built new facilities for production in suburb of Prerov.
1939-1945 Optikotechna supplied military optical equipment for German army
(rangefinders, periscopes, binoculars, riflescopes).
1946 Optikotechna renamed to Meopta national enterprise
1947-1970 Meopta became one of the biggest enlarger manufacturers
worldwide and the only cinema projector manufacturer
in Cenral/East Europe
1953 The Institute for research and development of optic and precision
mechanic was established in Prerov.
1971 There was a rapid increase of military production for Warsaw Pact
(up to 75 % of total turnover).
1988 Meopta renewed riflescopes production, decreasing military production.
1990 Meopta military program decreased to 0 %, Meopta became separate
subsidiary join stock companies.
1992 Meopta fully privatised and remains the only optical enterprise in Czech
republic. Became a supplier of major optical companies worlwide.
2003 Meopta companies merged to one law, organization
and business subject again.

Products
Sports Optics
The Artemis 2000/2100, Artemis 3000/31000 and Meostar R1/R1 RD aiming riflescopes are one
of the most sophisticated riflescope lines with the widest assortment of both fixed and variable
scopes. The 2000 line utilizes a solid steel body to maximize durability and shock resistance.
Designed with the user in mind these scopes are easy to use in the field or at the range, offer
superior edge-to-edge optical quality and are guaranteed to be fog proof and waterproof for the life
of the product. The 3000 series riflescopes are designed to be lightweight and durable - one piece
body construction based on aluminium alloy. In additon to these two big innovations Meopta also
moved the reticle to the rear focal plain. Making this series ideal for big game hunting of Africa or
North America.
Meostar R1 belongs to a new generation of riflescopes and has been developed by combining
old world craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology and materials. It is made only from the
highest-grade aircraft aluminium alloy material available, in addition to bead blasting the exterior
before the „Elox“anodizing process to ensure an extremely durable and non-reflective black matte
outer finish. The light transmission per glass surface has been dramatically improved with new
proprietary IMB-5501 anti reflective coatings and a unique ION assisted applications process,
which ensures increased light transmission of 99.8% per glass surface.
A New optical category for Meopta in 2005, The Meostar binoculars are a culmination of our long
extensive experience with designing and manufacturing top quality, state–of–the–art professional
grade optical products for many different industries including riflescopes and spotting scopes.
The Meostar name denotes that these binoculars are our premier or flag ship line and as such
utilize only the finest materials available in conjunction with some of the most advanced
state-of-the-art processes in their construction. Designed and built to satisfy even the most
demanding professional or enthusiast, these new binoculars offer superior light transmission,
accurate color definition and crisp edge to edge image clarity, putting them on par with some
ofEurope‘s most elite binoculars.
The HA 70, HA/HS 75 and TGA 75 are monocular spotting scopes designed, above all, for
birdwatchers, natueviewrs, target shooters and hunters.
Meostar S1-75 APO (provided with APO objectives) are devoted to the most exigent customers.
These scopes have been designed to reduce secondary color aberration and assure brilliant
crystal clear images under even the most difficult light conditions and are ideally suited for taking
long distance photos. The eyepieces for Meopta TGA 75, Meopta HA/HS 75 and Meostar S1 are
mutually interchangeable except for the 30x WA-R ranging eyepiece, which can only be used with
the TGA75.
Darkroom equipment
The Meopta enlargers have been designed to produce black and white or color prints from
negatives from 24 x-36 mm up to 65x90mm. There is a-wide variety of Meopta enlargers
accessories (colour and multigrade heads, timers, exposure equipment, easels, rotary
trimmers, negative carriers etc.), including Meopta enlarging lenses Belar, Anaret and Meogon.
Meopta objectives high resolution and excellent contrast with edge-to-edge sharpness for both
color and black and white prints will satisfy both the demanding amateur and the professional
photographer.
35mm cinema projectors
MEO 5 XB1e and MEO 5 XB3e are professional cinema projectors designed for projecting 35mm films
with optical sound recording including Dolby analog and digital readers with RED LED. The projectors
enable projection of all currently used formats: 1:1.37; 1:1.66; 1:1.85 and 1:2.35. The turret holder
of auxilliary lenses (hand or motor driven) enables an arbitrary combination of three formats.
Military equipment
The main Meopta products in the military branch are passive night vision and daylight devices
for combat vehicles. Night vision systems are using 2nd+ generation of intensifier tubes which
provide easy observation of the terrain and do not tire the observer's-eyes.
OEM Capabilities
Are you looking for a-cost-effective, prompt, reliable, high quality solution for your ideas ?
Meopta Prerov is a-powerful partner for OEM Products (Original Equipment Manufacturers). Our customers include some of the
world's-leading optical firms. We provide our customers with full engineering services, materials management, manufacturing,
assembly services, in-house testing and worldwide distribution. Our product development process is designed to ensure
accurate, reliable delivery of your product within your schedule and requirements.
Meopta works with the customer through several phases:
Initial Concept
Meopta and the OEM customer develop a-detailed understanding of the product requirements and customer needs. Our
specialized teams with representatives of engineering, marketing, finance, purchasing and distribution are dedicated to create
solutions, solving problems and fill demands throughout the entire process from first idea to final delivery of the product.
Meopta’s customer can place reliance on our support and leadership at every phase of project, not just some aspects.
Preliminary Design
Detailed analysis of Initial Concept are the input for the Preliminary Design stage. Meopta has nearly 70 years experience
with optical systems calculation, modular transfer functions calculations, tolerance analysis, automatic corrections of optical
systems, as well as, design of mechanical parts. Our engineers provide recommendations for optimum components choises
in order to design products for quality, functionality, manufacturability and serviceability. Offering the lowest total cost and the
highest quality of products is our goal. Developing team co-operate in frequently exchange of drawings, photos, samples and
other information for the best performance of goals. In some cases we visit our customer's-facilities to better understand the
requirements. Meopta's research and development department has implemented ISO 9001 Quality Management System and
is certified since 1999.
Available Design Software
PTC/ProENGINEER 2000i, AUTO CAD 97 LT,
ZEMAX optical design software
MEOPTA software for:
• Modulation transfer function calculations
• Tolerance analysis incl. decentricity
• Automatic corrections of optical systems
Prototyping and Testing
Meopta offers a full range of prototype manufacturing from CNC milling, turning, grinding, electro-erosive
engineering, to complete optical processing and assembly capable to prepare sample parts or final product.
This versatility allows the customer to test basic characteristic, system operation and identify some refinements.
We develop manufacturing, assembly, test and calibration procedures for the product with compliance
to customer specification.
Testing laboratory of Meopta Prerov include optical testing processes:
• Image Plane Resolution, Field Curvature, Distortion,
• Chromatic and Spherical Aberration, Astigmatism,
• Temperature and Humidity
• Vibration, Schock and Drop
• Accelerated Mechanical Life
• Force and Displacement Analysis
• Reliability Estimation

OEM Capabilities OEM Capabilities
Meopta has implemented ISO 9001 and its QM System is certified.
Preliminary Drawing Package
Output of design, prototyping and testing phases is a-preliminary drawing package including hardcopy drawings of optical
components, mechanical parts and assemblies, bill of materials, procedures and testing protocols. We provide these documents
as an AutoCAD or ProEngineer files according to customer preferences. Sample or prototypes, we can send the design to
customer’s facility for in-house testing (if required).
Pilot Production
Meopta resolves manufacturing issues, pursues opportunities for cost reduction, and scales up for production. Final qualification
of the device is obtained. We provide complete turnkey service for tooling procurement by our tooling department for each step
of serial production and quality control. Testing of these tools (cutting tools, gauges, pressing and bending tools, drilling clamps,
special assembly gauges, collimators, moulds etc.), and making processing procedures are the next steps of evaluating and
preparing for mass production.
Manufacturing
The Meopta offers all the essential resources for manufacture of optical components, mechanical parts, subassemblies,
assemblies and final opto-mechanical products or systems.
Mechanical Parts
Meopta uses classical and CNC engineering for production of high precision mechanical components. Our CNC equipment
include Steinel BZ 20, Heckler-Koch BA 20, Maho, MOOG, Matra VMC 850A, MATRA JET 32 and HAAS VFO 20HP CNC milling
machines, Hyundai Hit 8S, Hyundai Hit 18 S, Hyundai 20 M, Spinner PD-CNC, Matra FTC-10, Weiller Praktikus and Tarex CNC
lathes, classical lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines and various pressing machines. The painting
facilities at Meopta include areas for masking, painting, and baking. Painting includes enamel, epoxy, polyurethane and lacquer.
Anodizing technologies have available a wide range of finishes for stell, aluminum and brass including zinc, nickel, chrome, tin,
cooper, black oxide coating and phosphate coating.
Optical Components
Meopta is capable of producing large quantities of various types of
optical elements - spherical lenses, prisms, prism assemblies, plano
optics, filters, mirrors etc. Meopta optic elements are used for laser,
medical, military, aerospace and commercial technologies.
Meopta has state-of-the-art technology for complete optical processing
including glass cutting, sawing, grinding and polishing, edging and
shaping and thin film coating. Meopta uses optical machines LOH,
Schneider, Optotech, Lapmaster and Meopta, cleaning machine
Naicotec, vacuum coating devices Balzers and Leybold and many others.
For quality control we use spherical interferometers Zygo, Schneider
and Meopta, plano interferometers Zeiss and Moeller Wedel. Antireflex
coating is inspected by UV spectrophotometers Perkin Elmer and by
spectrofotometers for infrared and visible range.
Assembly
Highly qualified employees in our assembly departments have long time experience with final assembly of many types of optomechnical
products for commercial, industrial, medical and military use. Meopta produces, for example lenses (enlarging,
projection, scanning, printing, for x-ray devices etc.), cameras, slide projectors, movie projectors, profileprojector, riflescopes,
spotting scopes, enlargers, night vision devices, opthalomological testing devices, luminometers, surveying laser equipment etc.
During production, we continue to work with the customer to be sure the product is meeting their requirements.
Toolshop
Meopta has a-strong capabilities in tool design and production.
The tooling department is qualified in technology, programming and
measuring of:
• pressing tools for cutting, bending and drawing
plates and sheets, combined tools, forming
tools drilling clamps
• forms for thermoplastic injection moulding
• lenght gauges, thread rings
• cutting tools for rotation working and surfacing
• optical measuring instruments (collimators),
their reparing, including producting
replacement optical parts
• repairs of workshop microscopes
and profile projectors
• preparation of production of
spherical and plane optics
• turning and milling work, grinding, electroerosion
machining, driling and grinding precision of holes,
machining on CNC machines Fehlmann Pikomax
90, Hyundai HiT 8 S, Hyundai SPT V800
• 3D-measurment capabilities
at Browne & Sharpe DEA machine

Meopta Industrial Park
Legend
Certain entire buildings and portions of other buildings will be available for new tenants at the Meopta industrial park
Manufacturing Facility
Synergy
Manufacturing Facility
Manufacturing Facility
Tenants will have the benefits of working with the other companies in the Industrial Park. Several of the current tenants are
customers of or suppliers to other tenants and joint ventures between tenants at the Park have been established. Meopta makes
available its expertise to assist and serve new tenants in the Industrial Park.
Meopta will use its experience, reputation and contacts to help tenants with:
• Dealing with governmental agencies to obtain all available benefits
• Providing translation services
• Providing an available skilled labor pool
• Providing security
• Use of Meopta’s video tele-conferencing facility
• Research and Development for optical and mechanical products
• Establishing purchasing and marketing networks
Manufacturing Facility
Common Facility
Manufacturing Facility
Office Building
Storage Area
Multipurpose Building
Multipurpose Building
The Meopta companies have a world-wide customer base. Tenants in the Industrial Park will have access to this source
to market appropriate products. Meopta will also consider being a strategic partner for the right start-up company or affiliate of
an established Company.
Professional and service tenants
Professional and service tenants seeking to provide legal. accounting, public relations, insurance, computer and other services
to the Park’s industrial tenants will find state of the art office space available in our Administrative Building.
Doing business in The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic welcomes development. Substantial incentives, including: corporate tax relief, job-creation grants, and
training and re-training grants are available and Meotpa will assist tenants in-the-Park to obtain them.
According to a-recent survey by the European Commission, the Czech workforce is better able to-communicate in foreign
languages than is the labor force in other Central European countries. Meopta maintains a-list of available qualified personnel
and will provide this list to tenants in the Park and will assist them with other Human Resources matters.
In May, 2004, the Czech Republic will become a-member of the European Union. Products manufactured in the Czech Republic
will be available for shipment to the other members of the European Union free of tariffs or trade restrictions.
PŘEROV
The Meopta Industrial Park is located in Přerov which is 2.5 hours from Vienna, 3 hours from Prague, and-4.5-hours from Warsaw
and Budapest. CzechRail and other European railways provide frequent passenger service and cargo service to Přerov. Excellent
technical schools and the Palacky University are located in-the-Přerov area.
The Meopta Industrial Park provides the ideal location and facilities for your company.

Meopta - optika, s.r.o.
Kabelíkova 1, 750 02 Přerov, Czech Republic
Tel: +420 581 241 111, Fax: +420 581 242 222
meopta@meopta.com, www.meopta.com