Marcolin Group and Montblanc International announced on October 13th the early renewal of an exclusive licence agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Montblanc sun and optical eyewear.
The partnership between the two companies, which began in 2001, illustrates an on-going mutual commitment to the pursuit of excellence based on creativity, craftsmanship and innovation. The agreement extends the current partnership duration.
It is the essence of France, the art, architecture, museums and couture style that inspired the creation of eye candy for women who appreciate the finer things in life. Created from the finest acetates in Italy, the strongest OBE screws from Germany, every inch of these frames are made exceptionally well for the exceptional woman. The four new models by Bon Vivant were featured at Vision Expo and Silmo and are now available.
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At the SILMO World Optical Show in Paris (25 to 28 September), Essilor received a gold award -Silmo d’Or- for Eyezen™, a new lens category meeting visual needs linked to increased digital screen use.
“Innovation in ophthalmic optics is more crucial than ever: behaviours are changing rapidly and prevention must be at the heart of visual health. Our latest innovation, the Eyezen™ range, illustrates our commitment to keep offering innovative solutions to answer visual correction and prevention needs for consumers across the world,” explains Jean Carrier, Chief Operating Officer at Essilor International.
Among the winners of the Nobel Prize for Medicine 2015, announced on October 5th, were scientists William Campbell and Satoshi Omura, for their discovery of the class of compounds known as avermectins. Ivermectin, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic used to treat onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, was synthesized from naturally occurring avermectins by Campbell and Omura in 1979.
River blindness is an infection caused by a parasitic worm spread by black fly bites that afflicts 17 to 25 million people, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the 2nd leading cause of infection-caused blindness after trachoma.
Ivermectin, which is sold under the brand name Mectizan in Canada, is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines and has been distributed by Merck for free to countries in need since 1987.
Sharing the Nobel Prize for Medicine with Campbell and Omura is Chinese scientist Youyou Tu for her discovery of the antimalarial drug artemisinin.
IRIS The Visual Group announces the appointment of Annie Boucher, Director of Business Development/Acquisitions Eastern Canada. Recently, her former colleague from Nikon Optical, Scott Corbet, was given the same title for Western Canada. Both directors now improve IRIS’ reach and mandate to aggressively acquire new locations and integrate them into the IRIS brand and values.
“After one year of internal restructuring we are excited to announce that we are now focused on a new era of expansion for the IRIS brand. Our late founder, Dr. Francis Jean, envisioned the IRIS brand to grow to 20% of the eye care market in Canada. By developing this team of IRIS professionals, we are proud to say we are taking a significant step towards achieving this common dream” says Dr. Michael Chaiken, Optometrist, VP Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, IRIS.
Annie has been in the optical industry for over 20 years. She started out as an optician and eventually became Regional Manager Eastern Canada for Nikon Optical. “I left this great position and great company in May 2015 to spend more time with my family. However, when I was presented with this opportunity at IRIS I just couldn’t refuse! I am extremely excited to be part of this new era at IRIS!”
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