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Orgreen Optics Announces Canadian Distributor

Orgreen + Goldsmith LLC, the North American subsidiary of Ørgreen Optics, will be appointed as the exclusive distributor of Ørgreen Optics products in Canada, effective from July 1st 2018.

The Berkley, California-based Orgreen + Goldsmith LLC, distributor of Ørgreen Optics in the United States, will be responsible for all sales, distribution and customer support for all Ørgreen Optics products to existing and future Canadian customers. The new structure will include Dave Randhawa as an agent for western Canada and Christophe Muszynski for Eastern Canada.

“We have very ambitious plans for the North America region. It took us some time to understand the market and build the appropriate structure and network but it´s now fully in place,” Says Henrik Ørgreen, CEO at Ørgreen Optics. “I am very confident that Orgreen + Goldsmith LLC will be of great support to all our Canadian customers as well and of course extend our penetration in the market.”

Ørgreen was previously distributed in Canada by Prisme Optical.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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New from Givenchy Eyewear Collection

The GV Mask (model GV 7117/S) is enhanced by a sleek and refined full metal upper part and contrasted acetate temple tips recalling the powerful and elegant aesthetic from the Maison. This frame is available in golden and silver metal, with mirror and gradient lenses and features adjustable nose pads for an optimal fit.

Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com

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Costa Launches Glasses Collection Made From Recycled Fishing Nets

Costa Sunglasses has joined forces with Bureo, a company working to prevent discarded fishing nets from polluting oceans and harming marine life. The partnership recycles these discarded nets into sunglass frames.

Costa is one of five companies who currently partner with Bureo to transform the discarded fishing nets into higher value end-products. Others include Humanscale (ergonomic chairs), Jenga (games), Carver (skateboards), Future fins (surf fins). Bureo is supported by Tin Shed Ventures, the corporate venture capital fund of Patagonia which invests in start-ups that offer solutions to environmental challenges.

Since 2013 Bureo has collected over 185,000 kilograms of discarded nets from 26 communities in Chile. They provide funds to the local communities helping to finance projects which support sustainable development in those communities.

Click here for the full press release.

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Cooper Companies Announce Second Quarter 2018 Results

The financial results for the Cooper Companies for Q2 2018 shows that they report a 21% year-over-year revenue increase to $631.3 million.

CooperVision revenue was up 14% year-over-year (to $467.5 million) and CooperSurgical revenue was up 44% to $163 million.

CooperVision’s largest revenue increases came from the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region and the Asia Pacific region, at 20%. Revenue in the Americas increased by 7% to $183.6 million. The largest increase in revenue came from the single-use sphere category, a 19% year-over-year increase.

Albert White, Cooper’s president and chief executive officer said, “This was a strong quarter with improving profitability and strong cash flow. CVI posted solid revenue growth driven by success with its daily silicone hydrogel lenses and, CSI posted a solid quarter driven by double digit growth in PARAGARD® and fertility solutions.  As we move into the second half of the year, we are well positioned to continue posting strong results.”

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FYidoctors Launches E-Commerce Platform

The new site at the online address shop.fyidoctors.com is designed to effectively integrate e-commerce with physical store locations and improve communication with patients. This general launch follows a 5 week pilot project involving a limited number of FYidoctors locations.

Contact lenses as well as glasses and sunwear are available. The site is designed to allow patients to pull up their prescription, and prescription validation is expected to take three to five business days. Frames ordered through the shop come with a 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee. Frames can also be ordered without a prescription.

Dr. Alan Ulsifer, founder of FYidoctors, told Optik that the purpose of the new site was “to service those patients who want the convenience in an environment that respects and educates on the importance of eye care. It is an opportunity to meet the needs of our patients and provide more convenience and an ‘outlet’ concept in eye care products.”

Optik has learned that a Visique brand e-commerce platform is planned for the fourth quarter of 2018.

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