REVO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Centennial Optical for distribution of its performance eyewear in Canada for both optical and non-optical markets. This agreement will take effect in January 2015.

B. Robinson Optical of New York manufactures REVO sunglasses under an exclusive license agreement with Sequential Group.

“REVO essentially invented performance eyewear and our intention is to build upon this great heritage to help grow the brand throughout Canada.” Our company will work closely with REVO and we are very excited to have this opportunity to bring such an innovative sunglass brand to optical market and retailers,” added Allen Nightingale, Vice President of Centennial Optical.

For further details: https://www.optiknow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/REVO-Canadian-press-release.pdf

WestGroupe announced the appointment of Mr. Dennis Davis as the new vice-president of sales for WestGroupe U.S.A., commencing December 1, 2014 and reporting to the vice-president of North American sales, Mike Debono.

“I am excited to be able to share my 20 plus years of experience, knowledge, and insights in the optical industry with the WestGroupe team,” says Mr. Davis. “I’m looking forward to joining such a progressive and forward thinking organization, and can’t wait to get started.”

Mr. Davis began his career in the optical industry in 1991, as a sales representative with Optyl/Carrera. For the last ten years, he had held the position of vice-president of sales at Charmant Group Inc., U.S.A. He brings with him a great deal of knowledge, and established relationships that he has built up over the years with an outstanding network of people throughout the industry.

“I am confident that his contribution to our organization and to our customers will be tremendous,” says WestGroupe President, Michael Suliteanu. “He will surely help the company in continuing our servicing of the optical market globally.”

Source: WestGroupe

Centennial Optical introduces SPINE Eyewear, a revolution in performance, which will be available on the Canadian market in January 2015.

Inspired by the interaction between vertebrae, SPINE solves hinge limitations. Constructed with micro injected metal (MiM) hinges, SPINE Eyewear will morph to fit any face shape or head size with the lightest touch. Due to its dual springs and spun wire cable, SPINE temples also automatically retract when removed from the face – heightening its preservation capabilities. Designed for everyday wear, SPINE is a collection that features classic, minimal shapes.

“We are proud to collaborate with the teams at Mondottica and Rem Eyewear for the worldwide distribution of this patented technology,” said Allen Nightingale, VP of Centennial Optical Limited.

The introduction of SPINE is a unique global collaboration between Centennial Optical, REM Eyewear and Mondotticca – combining teams with decades of experience in every aspect of the eyewear industry. Through this international partnership, SPINE will be fully supported to achieve success in the Canadian, US, and global markets.

For further details: https://www.optiknow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Spine-launch-press.pdf