Collection 4720-22 is hatched from the essence of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship. The Nordic minimalistic heritage of this collection is highlighted by the handmade detailing in front, the structure of the material and the brushed strokes finishing the surface. To obtain coherence in the frame, the acetate material from the temples is represented by the rivets in the front.
Zeiss reports that revenue from their medical technology unit is up 14% for the fiscal year 2014/15, for a total revenue of $1.6 billion Canadian. All business units and regions saw an increase in revenue. Due mainly to increased demand for intraocular lenses and consumables for cataract surgery, the biggest area of growth was in surgical ophthalmology, which saw 19.0% growth from the previous year, after adjusting for currency effects. Microsurgery and ophthalmic systems also saw modest growth. Growth was highest in the Asia/Pacific region, with 10.1% growth compared to the previous year.
“We are satisfied with the results for the fiscal year. In spite of a difficult market environment, we once again succeeded in winning market shares in a number of markets,” says Ludwin Monz, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec.
Further information: http://www.zeiss.com/meditec-ag/en_de/media-news/press-releases.html?id=annual-statement_2015
PINELLAS PARK, Fla.– Transitions Optical, Inc. has named the finalists for its new Transitions Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and companies from the U.S. and Canada for their innovative efforts to support the Transitions® brand over the past year. The finalists will be honored during Transitions Academy 2016, where the winners will be announced.
“Innovation exists within all business functions and teams; sometimes it’s the company culture that supports and sustains this creativity and at times it’s an individual that inspires a change or idea,” said Jose Alves, general manager, Americas, Transitions Optical. “All of our finalists have applied smart, innovative thinking to achieve their professional and personal goals. We are grateful to these individuals and businesses for their partnership and for all they do to promote the Transitions brand.”
2015 Transitions Brand Ambassador
The Transitions Brand Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best showcases their dedication to being an influential advocate of the Transitions brand. The 2015 finalists include:
Best in Growth Achievement
The Best in Growth Achievement title is awarded to an individual or company that has demonstrated a strong commitment to Transitions Optical and photochromic growth. The 2015 finalists include:
Best in Training
The Best in Training award celebrates an individual, company or educator that has shown creativity in developing or offering training and education opportunities that include dispensing photochromic lenses, the Transitions brand or Transitions® family of products. The 2015 finalists include:
Best in Marketing
Best in Marketing honors an individual or company for their creative and strategic marketing tactics to effectively promote the Transitions brand or Transitions family of products among customers or within their communities. The 2015 finalists include:
Transferring the combination of nature and architectural design, these feminine acetate sunglasses are embellished by a wood effect insert on the temples, featuring light cat-eye, oversized and round shapes.
The colour palette is classic and sophisticated: havana, opal nude, opal gray and opal burgundy with either brown or gray shaded lenses.
Styles: BOSS 0663/S (photo) and BOSS 0662/S
Distributed by Safilo: www.safilo.com
Digital ECP Inc., a Canadian owned buying group and marketing services company, recently announced its one-year corporate anniversary. Launched in December 2014, Digital ECP Inc. is proudly serving exclusive optical retail members, in almost every Canadian province.
With more than 55 suppliers and a growing member base, retailers are utilizing Karen Ouellette’s and Grant Larsen’s more than 35 years of Optical experience and unique knowledge. Members not only have access to great suppliers, preferred discounts, and easy to read digital billing, but PPC online advertising, local marketing consulting and free market assessments. “Our members are asking for tools and services to grow and find new customers and we’ve listened,” says Grant Larsen, President and digital marketing expert. “With new services like optician’s portfolio management and custom online assessments for members, we are bringing new knowledge and great value to Canadian independent optical professionals,” adds Karen Ouellette, President and Head of Operations.
The Optical industry continues to change rapidly with the continued growth of online retail, digital devices influencing product and professional service choices, and chains of all sizes engaging consumers on a daily basis. Many organizations and professional service companies have adapted to meet the needs of the retail optical industry. Helping independents survive, connect with digital consumers and grow in the ever challenging optical marketplace will be the focus of Digital ECP in the years to come.
Further information: www.digitalECP.com
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