Don and Cathy,

American Optical has become Leica Microsystems.  If you have questions about
microscopes/availability of parts, you can phone (716) 686-3000.  If your
questions are regarding histology products/availablitiy of parts.  You can
contact the Technical Assistance Center at 1 800 248-0123.  If you don't get Don
Birgerson, please ask for him.  He is very knowledgeable about the old products.

Cathy  Locallo
Director Technical Assistance Center
Leica Microsystems.





Don & Cathy Schaefer <schaef@cablelan.net> on 11/22/2000 09:38:18 PM

To:   histonet <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
cc:    (bcc: Cathy Locallo/USDER/West/Leica)

Subject:  american optical



Does anyone know if American Optical is still in business and if so what
their contact number is?