BUFFALO, NY, – Reichert Technologies, a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, has named Christopher A. Thatcher as Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager. Mr. Thatcher will be based at Reichert’s Buffalo, NY, headquarters and have responsibility for Reichert’s global businesses.

“I am very pleased to have Chris Thatcher join AMETEK and lead our ophthalmic business unit. Chris has over 19 years of experience in developing new products and expanding into new markets with global medical device companies. He also has an extensive background in ophthalmology, having previously held executive positions at Bausch and Lomb and Allergan,” notes Bruce Wilson, Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies.

“We have ambitious plans to grow our presence in the global ophthalmic market, and Chris has the ideal credentials to lead that growth,” adds Mr. Wilson.

“I am honored to join Reichert Technologies, one of ophthalmology’s most recognized and trusted brands. Reichert enjoys an excellent reputation within the eye care industry with more than 150 years of history working with practitioners to diagnose disease, enhance vision and improve patients’ quality of life,” comments Mr. Thatcher.

AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $3.3 billion.

For more information, contact Mark Newkirk at Reichert Technologies, 3362 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043. Tel: (330) 717 4500. E-mail: mark.newkirk@ametek.com. Website: https://www.reichert.com