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Superbly Modern Frames with a Uniquely Vintage Design

The Marius Morel 1880 collection features modern versions of Morel’s historic and iconic styles. The collection’s designer has used the shapes, colours, and style of Morel’s very first frames to create a distinctly modern conception of “retro chic.” High-quality materials have been combined with new technologies to provide the Marius Morel 1880 collection with authenticity, sophistication, and a one-of-a-kind design.

The frames of the Marius Morel 1880 collection are directly inspired by the Tydée, a thin metal frame first introduced by Morel in the 1960s.

Morel has revived the unmistakable thin temples and 1960s style design of its Tydée frames with two new models: the half-moon frame and the Nylor frame.

These half-moon frames have been redone in two new shapes, one for women and one for men. Their arched bridge connectors and gold, copper, and silver-colored finishes make for a fabulously chic product that reinvents traditional half-moon frames with the most modern of styles.

A Nylor construction brings out the full finesse and elegance of these frames. And a metal and plastic brow bar provides for either a touch of natural colour or hints of black jasper, blue, brown, or red.

These Nylor frames come in four retro shapes: one circle, one oval, and two pantos designed with a trendy double bridge.

Photo: nylor shape 60037M

Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

Professor Kovin Naidoo Joins Essilor

Essilor announces Professor Kovin Naidoo has been appointed Senior Vice President of Inclusive Business, Philanthropy and Social Impact. In this newly created position, Professor Naidoo will lead the Group’s efforts to reach the 2.5billion people living with uncorrected poor vision through inclusive business and philanthropy.

Most recently serving as Associate Professor of Optometry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), former CEO of the Brien Holden Vision Institute and former Africa Chair of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, Professor Naidoo is internationally celebrated as a public health leader. This year Kovin has been recognised by American Academy of Optometry with the Carel C. Koch Memorial Medal Award for his outstanding contributions to the enhancement and development of relationships between optometry and other professions.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Connie Lai Sin Ching Appointed as Commercial Head APAC and Greater China

Safilo appoints Connie Lai Sin Ching as Senior Commercial Head of APAC & Greater China, effective November 5th, 2018.

In her role, Connie will report to Safilo Group’s CEO Angelo Trocchia. Connie Lai Sin Ching will be based in Hong Kong and will be supported by Miguel Negrão, Commercial Head of Greater China, and David Pearson, Senior Director APAC.

Throughout her career Connie has held a number of regional positions with increasing responsibility. For the last five years she served as Managing Director Asia Pacific for Marchon Eyewear, focusing on strengthening business development capability in the Region. Previously she served as Group General Manager Greater China for Reebok and Puma (Swire Resources Limited), Regional Commercial Director of ECCO Asia Pacific, and Vice President, Asia Pacific of Timex Group.

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Hoya Surgical Optics Acquires Mid Labs and Fritz Ruck

HOYA Surgical Optics announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two medical device companies: US-based Mid Labs and Germany-based Fritz Ruck.

Mid Labs is a Californiabased company focused on the research, innovation, development, engineering and manufacturing of ophthalmic medical surgical devices used to prevent blindness caused by certain retinal diseases and traumatic injuries. Fritz Ruck is based in Eschweiler, Germany, and manufactures dual function phacoemulsification machines and accessories as well as distributes other ophthalmic devices and instruments.

“Our acquisition of Mid Labs and Fritz Ruck and their combination with HOYA Surgical Optics is a natural strategic step in leveraging the HOYA Group’s existing ophthalmic and optical strengths in the eye. Together with our HOYA Vision Care (eyeglass lenses), HOYA’s Eye City retail chain (contact lenses) and HOYA Surgical Optics (IOLs) divisions, Mid Labs and Fritz Ruck represents a strong future potential complement for further technological and product advancements in our eye and vision healthcare businesses. We hope to continue establishing our business development, corporate venture capital, M&A and partnering presence in the developed and emerging markets in the medical device therapeutic areas,” said Mr. Augustine Yee, Executive Officer, CLO and Head of Corporate Development and Affairs of HOYA Group.

The transaction is expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

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