LONGARONE, Italy— Marcolin SpA and TBL Licensing LLC have announced the early renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of the Timberland optical frame and sunglass collections. The new agreement extends the partnership until Dec. 31, 2018, with the possible extension of an additional two years.

“Timberland is a brand of worldwide relevance with a precise position in the lifestyle market and in our portfolio of brands,” said Giovanni Zoppas, CEO of Marcolin. “We are very pleased therefore to continue on with this successful partnership for many years.”

“Marcolin and Timberland have developed a very strong partnership over the past 12 years, grounded in shared values and a passion for the Timberland brand and the promise it holds,” added Katherine Cousins, vice president of licensing and accessories for Timberland. “We’re excited to renew this partnership, and will continue to work closely with Marcolin to bring innovative and stylish Timberland eyewear to consumers around the world.”