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Canadian Eye Care Business Review – Launch Announcement

Dr.-Tina-Goodhew-Profile-150x150Dr-Jeff-Goodhew-Profile-150x150Today marks a landmark day for eye care in Canada. The launch of the very first business focussed publication geared towards Canadian EyeCare providers. Both of us are extremely excited to be involved in this initiative. It is our view that this platform will address a need that has gone unmet for too long, namely, Canadian focused practice management tactics and advice.

For years, we have had to rely on content from our colleagues south of the border, while excellent in its own right, often times it is not applicable to a Canadian setting. Our goal over the coming months is to bring a Canadian perspective to the running of a successful eye care practice. Stories from your peers and thought leaders here in this country will help you shape and form your practice ensuring your practices’ success for years to come.

Eye care in this country and all over the world is changing faster than ever. Being an excellent clinician is no longer the sole ingredient for success. We spend countless hours improving our clinical acumen to deliver the best patient care possible but we often times neglect the business aspect of the practice.

Why is that? Well, that part of running a practice is hard for us, the entrepreneurial spirit required to do so is not typically found in the OD’s DNA.  The ability to continue to provide the highest level of patient care hinges upon maintaining a successful and viable practice. Canadian Eye Care Business Review is here to help! 

We also want to thank the sponsors of this initiative who’s participation will be key to its success. By becoming involved they are contributing to our learning and advancement.  A special thanks goes out to Carl Zeiss, J & J Vision Care, FramesData and the other sponsors whose presence you will see throughout this publication.

As this publication begins it’s journey we will endeavor to bring you practical business advice and tactics from your Canadian peers that you can begin to implement into your practice immediately. Like you, we face the same challenges and market forces on a daily basis, by collaborating together and sharing best practices we help ensure that Optometry not only survives in the future but thrives!

Westgroupe Launches Tony Hawk Adult Eyewear

Montreal, QC – Following the huge success of the Tony Hawk Kids collection, WestGroupe announces an agreement with Eyewear Designs Ltd. to distribute the Tony Hawk adult eyewear collection in Canada.  The launch is scheduled for February 2017.

Tony Hawk is a skate board legend and is widely considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern skateboard culture.  Launched in the US in 2015, The Tony Hawk Eyewear collection has garnered rave reviews for its innovative styling, bold use of color and attention to detail.

The Tony Hawk collection will be launching with six men’s styles (three acetate models and three stainless steel models) featuring the sporty styling and bold colors that have become a staple of the Tony Hawk brand.  A Tony Hawk custom case and merchandising material will also be available.

 

To read the full press release, click HERE.


Ocuco Acquires B&F Groep

Ocuco_HansL_LeoMCOss, the Netherlands and Dublin, Ireland– Ocuco has entered the Dutch market through the acquisition of B&F Groep, market leading optical Practice Management Software (PMS) provider in The Netherlands.

B&F Groep Managing Director Hans Lugtenberg will join Ocuco’s senior management team and, in addition, will continue to run the B&F Optic subsidiary from his office in Oss. All staff will be retained to continue to develop the Apollo and ApolloCS software for its 400-plus customers, who will also have access to Ocuco’s broader product portfolio. B&F’s non-optical products, including their market leading salon software, will continue to be developed and supplied under the leadership of Patrick Klappe.

Hans Lugtenberg commented, “Now B&F Optics is part of Ocuco we can deliver continuity in the long term, developing the best software for our customers. Our 4 developers are now part of a team of 60, and in cooperation with suppliers of lenses, contact lenses, and optical instruments, we are now able to develop interfaces and innovative new products across multiple optical technologies.”

Wells Fargo’s Technology Finance unit funded the acquisition as part of a €23 million credit line extended to Ocuco. In addition to completing this acquisition, the facility puts Ocuco into a good position to pursue further acquisitions in the region and to expand R&D.

Leo Mac Canna commented, “B&F is a great company. The acquisition further strengthens our position in the European marketplace, and from a management perspective Hans is a particularly talented guy and we are delighted to have him on our team.”

Eschenbach Appoints New CFO

Danbury, CT – Eschenbach announces the appointment of Taron Sutcliffe as new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 28, 2016. Taron joins Eschenbach from a long career in progressive accounting, financial and operational roles with experience in the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical packaging industries.

Taron joins the team, as Craig Keith, Eschenbach’s former Vice President of Operations and Treasurer retires after 26 years of service. Taron is a critical addition to the company and will lead the financial and logistics teams to even greater levels of efficiency and productivity.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

Diane von Furstenberg’s Latest Eyewear Statements

DVF has put her signature style and fashion for flair on two new ophthalmic frames.  The latest release showcases a rich and vibrant acetate frame front with translucent temples featuring her signature metal foil logo. The DVF5085 (photo) is a must have for today’s busy modern woman. To further compliment the collection is DVF8054, a timeless semi-rimless frame with unique and innovative temples creating a chic colour bloc look.

Diane von Furstenberg is distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

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