Barr Associates - Key Sources of Differentiation

WHY BARR?

Key Sources of Differentiation

Heritage

With every job, our customer receives the benefit of Barr's deep experience base and expertise in successfully designing and manufacturing precision optical filters for over 35 years across all major markets (see Applications). Throughout our history Barr's filters have contributed to major advancements in numerous markets and applications (see Key Programs and Awards), including astronomy, space-based telescopes, defense, aerospace, fluorescence spectroscopy, color management, thermal imaging and telecommunications.

Technical Strength

Since its founding, Barr has differentiated itself by providing solutions for the most challenging requirements in the industry. In addition to a long track record of success, Barr possesses a strong team of engineers, the broadest range of coating technologies and a wide variety of innovative manufacturing processes. All of these assets allow us to provide our customers with more flexibility and options to optimize solutions. We have leveraged our technical strengths to produce some of the most innovative products and solutions in the industry (see Capabilities).

Independence and Focus

Precision thin film coatings and filters are 100% of our business. This provides an additional level of intensity and focus with which we approach our work. Our independence also allows us to service each of our markets with a long-term view and provides an enhanced level of stability as a supplier to our customers.

Partnership Approach in Working with Customers

Another key area that distinguishes Barr is the partnership approach that we take with every customer. We staff each job with the appropriate team of engineers that can bring the "best of Barr" to the customer's specific requirements. This team from Barr interacts constantly and directly with the customer from the initiation of the inquiry to the completion of the order. This unique collaborative approach has allowed us to become an extension of the customer's design and engineering team.

Commitment to Our Customers' Markets

A hallmark of Barr's reputation is our unwavering commitment to our customers' success. We have maintained strong relationships in all the various markets that we have serviced throughout our history - through the "ups and downs" of each of the industries.

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