The group's principal activities are to develop, manufacture and market near infrared dyes to the optical industry for laser protection and welding applications. It also develops and manufactures other dyes and specialty chemical products. These products serve as intermediates and additives used in the adhesive, plastic, aerospace, credit card security and protective documents industries to customers located in the United States and throughout the world. The group sells its dyes primarily to lens manufacturers who serve as the suppliers to the laser protection eyewear market and the welding market. Epolin holding corp, the group's wholly owned subsidiary operates as a real estate company.