Formatt Hitech are the world leader in filter manufacturing for photography, broadcast and cinema/film. Our filters are designed using advanced technologies and built to scientific standards in the UK. Formatt Hitech manufacture the Firecrest line of ND, UV, and polarizing filters. Firecrest filters use rare-earth elements to achieve levels of filter performance unachievable using traditional filter manufacturing techniques. Formatt Hitech manufacturing techniques have won the Queen's Award for Industry, and 2012 South Wales Manufacturing Business of the Year awards.