NAME: II-VI Inc.

ADDRESS: 375 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg

OWNER: Carl Johnson, founder and chairman of the board of directors; Frank Kramer, chief executive officer

EMPLOYEES: 2,216 worldwide

ITEMS MADE: Crystals and electro-optics used for lasers, welders and military applications

QUOTE: "We look for employees with values, who are honest and trustworthy."— Robert Ireland, vice president of technical marketing and sales for II-VI's Infrared Division.