Marchon has expanded its range of flexible frames with the addition of the Nike Flexon® Hyper collection. The new line combines the lightness of plastic with the strength and flexibility of Flexon memory metal. The frame features TR-70 sealed inside rubber, with Nike Flexon encased in the nose bridge. All three materials are ultralight and flexible. The frame can be folded and returned to its original form. Two styles are available: Nike 4258 and Nike 4259. http://www.marchon.com/
Abbott reports good results in eye care market
Abbott reported a sales increase of 5.8% over last year for the third quarter of 2014.
Abbott’s total worldwide sales were CA$5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014. Although sales in the Medical Devices sector dropped 1% compared with the same period last year, sales in the Optics sector rose by 5.2%. The company reported total revenues of CA$336 million, CA$124 million of which was in the United States (a 14% increase over the same period last year).
For further information: http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2014-10-22-Abbott-Reports-Third-Quarter-2014-Results
Increased sales and profits at Hoya
Hoya posted an 18.6% increase in its profits for the second quarter of 2014, compared with the same period in 2013.
The Japanese company reported CA$1.2 million in sales (121,242 million yen) in this quarter. Its after-tax profit was almost CA$275,000 (27,323 million yen).
In the Life Care segment, which includes ophthalmic, contact and intraocular lenses, sales increased by 20.5%, compared with the same period last year, to CA$759,000 (75,493 million yen). This growth was driven by a significant increase in sales in overseas markets and through the inclusion of Seiko Optical Products.
For more information: http://v4.eir-parts.net/v4Contents/View.aspx?template=announcement&sid=20528&code=7741
New Look Eyewear Inc. announces its results for the third quarter of 2014
New Look has reported revenues of $32.5 million for the third quarter that ended September 27, 2014.
This represents an increase of 54% compared with the same period last year. These results are mainly attributable to the addition of 65 Vogue Optical stores in December 2013.
Sales from stores opened by New Look and Vogue Optical before 2013 increased by 3.7% over last year. The net earnings attributed to shareholders of $1.65 million for the quarter increased by 48.5% over last year, including a provision of $0.81 million for expenses related to the acquisition of companies as well as to the acquisition of Greiche & Scaff, announced last August.
For further information: https://www.newlook.ca/data/pdf/press/2014/en/BCI-press-release-nov-5-2014.pdf
Marchon Canada moves its head office
Marchon’s executives have officially announced the relocation of its Canadian head office to new facilities.
The company has moved in larger premises equipped with the latest advanced technology known to this day in Montreal.
The 30,500 square feet new structure will allow Marchon Canada to better serve the market and offer its employees an open concept environment conducive to team building and innovation.
Marchon will focus on increasing its operational capacities.
Marchon Canada’s new address:
7695 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse
Ville Saint-Laurent, Québec
H4T 1G2
1-800-956-9290
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