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November 6, 2018November 7, 2018

Health Canada Issues License for Acuvue Oasys with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced on Tuesday Acuvue Oasys with Transitionswas issued a medical device license by Health Canada. The two-week reusable contact lens will be commercially available in the first half of 2019.

Acuvue Oasys with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology is a first-of-its-kind contact lens in Canada that offers benefits beyond vision correction by reducing exposure to bright light both indoors and outdoors.

“Acuvue Oasys with Transitions is the result of more than a decade of product development and numerous clinical trials involving more than 1,000 patients,” said Ted Lachmansingh, Canada Business Director, Johnson & Johnson Vision. “This first-of-its-kind contact lens was born out of deep research into consumer lifestyle needs and provides wearers with a solution to help manage light in their modern, active lives.”

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November 6, 2018November 5, 2018

Marcolin Strengthens Its Investments and Its Presence in Asia

Marcolin Group has developed a plan for strong growth and organizational srengthening, as well as distribution strategies and commercial logistics in the Asian market, in response to the renewed growth of the optical and sunglass segments in that area.

The very first initiatives taken are:
– Organisational extensive expansion of manpower
– Exponential increase in “Asian-friendly” styles
– New logistics platform
– New Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong

At the end of 2017, the operating workforce of the Hong Kong based Group’s APAC subsidiary began to be strengthened in order to support investments in the Region. A new team was set up exclusively for the local optical market in Hong Kong and the design and product team dedicated to the development of “Asian-friendly” models was consolidated. Professionals dedicated to training have joined the marketing division, as have sales and customer service departments, which have increased their number of staff.

All Marcolin Group’s main brands will be able to rely on a greater number of “Asian-friendly” models and fittings to meet the tastes of consumers in the Far East, with specific products for Korea, Japan and South East Asia.

July 2018 saw the start of the collaboration with one of the leading logistics service providers and freight forwarders for the fashion and luxury industry in Asia.

In October 2018, Marcolin regional office in Hong Kong doubled its office space moving to a location within the Harbour City shopping complex overlooking the Victoria Harbour View. The new office also houses a large showroom, sales offices, as well as a new team dedicated to Hong Kong’s local market.

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November 5, 2018

Safilo Posts 221.5 million Euros in sales in Q3 of 2018

Safilo closed the third quarter of 2018 with total net sales of €221.5 million, 9.0% lower at current exchange rates compared to the third quarter of 2017.

Safilo’s sales for the nine month period were €714 million, 9.7% lower than the same period 2017. Gross profit for those nine months was €367 million.

North American Q3 sales were €97 million and nine month sales were €280 million.

“In the third quarter, we accelerated the important work on the fundamentals on which we aim to build our new 2020 business plan. In Europe and North America, where we aim to reconquer the business, we are progressing in stepping up core capabilities in the areas of customer care and service levels, and we are seeing an improvement in the business performance trends since beginning of September,” Angelo Trocchia, Chief Executive Officer, said.

“The work is also ongoing in Asia and Latin America, where in each of the regions we recently appointed new, seasoned leaders with industry experience, who will help us to develop a more effective operating model in important markets like Brazil, China and Japan. On the cost savings front we are progressing well, both at the COGS level and in the area of our Overhead expenses, which in the quarter allowed us to improve the gross margin vs. year ago, and to hold up well at the adjusted EBITDA level where at constant exchange rates we were in line with last year.”

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November 2, 2018

Commitment to Accessibility in New Independent Leader’s Debate Commission

The Government of Canada announced the creation of an independent Leader’s Debate commission. Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould said an emphasis will be on accessibility, to reach the greatest number of Canadians, including people living with disabilities.

The CNIB Foundation applauds the federal government in this decision. For many Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, the federal Leader’s Debates are an opportunity to listen to federal leaders debate high profile issues before an election. Often, election material distributed door-to-door is inaccessible and candidate websites are not usable for Canadians who rely on screen readers or screen magnifiers. Ensuring accessibility as a central component to future Leader’s Debates is imperative to offer all Canadians a chance to inform themselves ahead of voting.

CNIB appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedural and House Affairs in December 2017 and recommended the Committee ensure full accessibility for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted at all future leader’s debates.

Technology offers new platforms for viewing political debates in an accessible way. The CNIB Foundation recommended to the Committee that future leader’s debates have described video and be hosted on a platform that supports screen readers and screen magnifiers. As federal leader’s debates are a focal point in federal elections, the CNIB Foundation is proud to have highlighted the need for accessibility to the Committee.

Source : CNIB