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Nufern, Inc.
Nufern, Inc. has been acquired by a public company.
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Business Summary
Nufern, Inc. is a manufacturer of special purpose optical fibers, fiber lasers, and optical fibers. The company is a subsidiary of publicly traded Rofin-Sinar Technologies (NASDAQ:RSTI). Nufern has a portfolio of over 100 fibers used in specific activities like atom trapping and laser-based medical operations. It sells many of its products to the aerospace and defense sectors. Nufern spends over $13 million on research & development annually. Founded in 2000 by Adrian Carter as Redfern Fibres, Nufern is headquartered in East Granby, Connecticut.
Overview & Corporate Organization
Basic Information
| Year Founded: | 2000 |
| Formerly Named: | Redfern Fibres Pty. Ltd. |
| Fiscal Year End: | 12/31 |
| 1YR Revenue Growth Rate: | View % |
| 3YR Revenue Growth Rate (CAGR): | View % |
| 1YR Employee Growth Rate: | View % |
| 3YR Employee Growth Rate (CAGR): | View % |
| City: | East Granby |
| State/Province: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| Website: | www.nufern.com |
Corporate Organization
| Parent Companies: | |
| Brands: | NuCOAT NuFIRE NuGYRO NuQ NuSUB NuTx |
| Founders: | Adrian Carter |
Industry Information
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| Manufacturing & Industrial |
| Technology > Communications, Networking & Storage Technology > Fiber-Optic Technology |
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Competitors & Comparables
Competitors
| NKT Photonics A/S |
| NP Photonics, Inc. |
Charts, Financials, and Statistics (Table Format)
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| Income Statement | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Revenues | View | View | View | View | View | View | $5,500,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,300,000 | $750,000 |
| Employee Figures | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
| Total Employees | View | View | View | View | View | View | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 |
| Productivity (Revenue/Employee) | View | View | View | View | View | View | $110,000 | $75,000 | $37,143 | $25,000 |
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| * | Nufern, Inc. fiscal year end: 12/31 |
Charts, Financials, and Statistics (Graphs)
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Mergers & Acquisitions
| Date | Status | Target | Buyer | Deal Type | Price | |
| Details | Jan. 2008 | Completed | View1 | View | Acquisition | View |
| Details | Apr. 2010 | Completed | View | View | Acquisition Asset Sale | View |
| 1 | Upon the acquisition of Nufern,...Read More → |
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VC/Funding Activity
| Date | Investor | Round | Investor Type | |
| May. 2004 | Unspecified | A | ||
| Details | Total Round A1 $4,800,000 | |||
| Jun. 2005 | Axiom Venture Partners, L.P. | Unspecified | Venture Capital | |
| Jun. 2005 | Connecticut Innovations, Inc. | Unspecified | Venture Capital | |
| Jun. 2005 | Lightspeed Venture Partners | Unspecified | Venture Capital | |
| Jun. 2005 | Storm Ventures, LLC | Unspecified | Venture Capital | |
| Details | Total Round Unspecified2 $4,225,000 | |||
| Total of Funding Shown Above $9,025,000 | ||||
| 1 | In May 2004, Nufern raised $4.8 milliion out of its planned $9 million round. - Details → |
| 2 | In June 2005, Nufern raised $4.2 million in venture capital funding, nearly completing its anticipated funding amount from its prior round. - Details → |
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Detailed Business Description: Nufern, Inc.
Acquisition and Growth
In January 2010, Nufern was acquired by Rofin-Sinar, a manufacturer of various lasers and laser components. The acquisition price was approximately $30 million, and resulted in nearly $3 million of expenses related to… Continue Reading →
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