About Applied Coatings Group

Applied Coatings Group (ACG) has been researching, engineering, and manufacturing optical thin films for over 75 years.

As an offshoot of world-class optics pioneer Bausch & Lomb, Applied Coatings Group has contributed to some of the most significant advancements in optical thin film technology, meeting the needs of an ever expanding range of markets, industries and applications. We design and produce films to the requirements of customers in diverse industries worldwide. ACG's history is rooted in innovation as evidenced with the winning of an Oscar for the "cold mirror" technology making it possible for wide screen theater presentations.

ACG is a leader in responsiveness, service, and quality operating one of the largest production optical coating facilities in the world in terms of coater size, number of coaters and machine hour availability. That means every project can be executed to meet delivery requirements. This, coupled with the breadth of expertise, allows ACG to offer innovative solutions at extremely competitive prices.

A worldwide list of satisfied customers, many of whom ACG is the exclusive supplier for, speaks to an attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality customer service.

ACG offers extraordinary levels of expertise on optical thin film design, application, and execution. We encourage our customers to include us early in the design process so that we can support each stage of a project. This leads to fewer false starts and a less expensive, more effective system. However, we can step in at any stage of work. Our engineers often evaluate current optical thin film designs to determine how they can be advanced to meet changing customer objectives. Regardless of the advances that you're after-cost reduction, increased performance, speed of reaction, change in components, or improvements along the supply chain, ACG can make recommendations on a host of business and technical concerns.

Timeline of the company's development

• 1931: Bausch & Lomb develops groundbreaking vacuum coatings process for manufacturing a range of optical products.
• 1959: Bausch & Lomb receives an Academy Award for the application of thin film technology to motion picture projection.
• 1971: Vacuum Coatings Division created within Bausch & Lomb in response to increasing demand for thin film coatings.
• 1972: Vacuum Coatings Division is presented with Industrial Research Incorporated Award as one of the top 100 Most Significant New Technological Products of the year, recognizing ACG's cold mirror coating.
• 1997: The Applied Image Group acquires the Thin Film Technology Division from Bausch & Lomb.
• 2008: ACG is "spun off" the from the Applied Image Group and refocuses strategy to include large format flat substrates and develop a branded product (Modono™ Glass)
• Professional Builder Presents ACG with award for Modono™ Glass Tile as being one of the 100 Best New Products of the year. ACG receives ADEX Award for Design Excellence which recognizes Modono™ Glass Tile for superior product design and quality. Material ConneXion provides ACG a Certificate of Materials Excellence and Innovation in Material Development in the glass category.