Infoptix has been updated. A calibration tool has been added, available only with the lens thickness calculation, the evaluated lens now displayed in real size. The over refraction tool is also modified, as well as the ISO Standards, which should benefit Quebec opticians who will attend the next continued education session. All functions are now available for free. Visit http://www.infoptix.ca/.
Marcolin has acquired a new 3,500 m2 manufacturing facility in Longarone, Italy, which will allow it to double its production capacity in the country.
The acquisition strengthens Marcolin’s commitment to the production of high-end products. The company recently signed license agreements with Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna Couture and Emilio Pucci, all of which have a policy of developing and manufacturing their products in Italy. Marcolin also holds licenses for other brands that support Italian know-how, such as Tom Ford, Montblanc, Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Dsquared2 and Diesel.
The new facility plans to begin operations in mid-2015.
For further information: http://fr.marcolin.com/upload/documenti/press_release_marcolin_to_double_in-house_made_in_italy_production.pdf
As part of its expansion plans, the Calgary-based optometry network, FYidoctors, has made its entry into Quebec by merging with the Marchand Giguère Group.
Marchand Giguère and its affiliates have 70 optometry locations under various banners, including 16 independent clinics which are also joining the group through the merger. FYidoctors has over 450 optometrists in over 280 locations under the FYidoctors banner or Vision Source Canada.
The Marchand Giguère Group believes that with the Quebec market in the midst of so much consolidation and change, this new business model was the best option for optometrists who want to remain in control of their destiny.
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People fear blindness as much as they do cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and HIV/AIDS, according to a poll by Research!America and Alliance for Eye and Vision Research.
The majority of respondents considered vision loss to be the worst that could happen to them, as opposed to the loss of memory, hearing or speech. About 80% of respondents said that research to improve the prevention and treatment of eye disorders was a priority.
The poll, conducted in August 2014, involved 925 Whites, 401 Hispanics, 301 Asian-Americans and 417 African-Americans.
Luxottica reported sales of CA$8.2 billion for the first nine months of 2014, a 2.1% increase over the same period last year.
Growth was driven by the North American market, with an increase in wholesale sales of 11% and retail sales of 4.3%. Sales rose 30% in China, Brazil, India, and the Middle East.
In addition, the company confirmed that Massimo Vian will step into the role of acting CEO until the arrival of Adil Mehboob-Khan in January 2015. After that, the latter will hold the position of co-CEO of markets, and Massimo Vian will manage the products and operations sector. Finally, the Board of Directors appointed Stefano Grassi as the new financial officer, replacing Enrico Cavatorta, who recently resigned.
For more information: http://www.luxottica.com/sites/luxottica.com/files/2014_10_29_-_luxottica_-_3q_2014_results_-_eng.pdf
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Read more Vision Expo 2026 launches its Call for NEW initiative, spotlighting product debuts, technologies and innovations ahead of the unified annual event in Orlando.
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