By Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:05 AM
The 2024 Silmo Paris trade fair is getting ready to welcome all of the players from the optics sector with more than 900 exhibitors participating in the event, and 1,500 brands from 144 countries throughout the world on hand to showcase their offers.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 9:05 AM
PADUA—Safilo S.p.A., a subsidiary of Safilo Group S.p.A., has announced that it has engaged Kepler Cheuvreux, as a qualified third-party broker, to launch the Safilo Group S.p.A. share (the “Shares”) purchase program pursuant to art. 5 of Regulation (EU) no. 596/2014 and Delegated Regulation (EU) no. 1052/2016 (the “Program”) on behalf of the Company.
By Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024 11:39 AM
The organizers of BOLD, the trade fair for the Netherlands, have announced that they have over 340 participating brands confirmed for the XXL edition. A large Bold Stage is to be featured—with special host, Annaliese Dayes and dance performances throughout both days—as well as “an experience square” and the show’s own restaurant in the fairground.
By Staff
Friday, June 28, 2024 1:56 PM
Materialise is one of Europe’s prestigious innovators in the field of 3D printing eyewear, and has worked in the field for over 10 years.
20/20 Europe spoke with Alireza Parandian, who leads the global business strategy for additive manufactured wearables at the company.
By Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:50 PM
ROSEMERE, Quebec—The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) in Canada has recognized Modern Optical Canada for its contributions to the Eye See Eye Learn (ESEL) program, which aims to detect, diagnose and treat kindergarten children with vision problems so that every child in kindergarten can see and learn to the best of their ability, according to an announcement from Modern Optical in Canada.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:03 PM
Ultravision has revealed their new refreshed identity this season with a new modern logo and brand elements, designed to reflect the company ethos for improved quality of life through improving vision and eye health for all. In tandem with the rebrand, Ultravision has introduced their redesigned website, offering an enhanced user experience and support to customers across the globe.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 9:05 AM
From June 16 to 21, 2024, the Marcolin Summer Buying Days EMEA 2024 took place: an annual event where clients and buyers of the group had the opportunity to discover the new collections and experience important moments of sharing brand values and experiences.
By Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 10:52 AM
The OSI Summit East had Halifax’s Marriot Harbourfront Hotel echoing with innovation and collaboration. From June 7-9, 2024, this landmark event united optometry professionals in a weekend brimming with rich discussions, groundbreaking ideas and community passion.
By Staff
Friday, June 21, 2024 10:36 AM
EssilorLuxottica and Diesel announced that they have signed an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Diesel eyewear. The agreement will be effective immediately until December 31, 2029, with an automatic renewal option of an additional five years. The first collection under the agreement will be available on the market from Q1 2025.
By Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024 11:37 AM
The Jura-based eyewear manufacturer Morel announces a new step in its international development with the launch of Morel Baltic, its fourth subsidiary opened since the beginning of 2024. Its 19th subsidiary worldwide, the new branch will strengthen the company’s distribution network in Eastern Europe with an official presence in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:09 PM
As planned at the beginning of her term, Lorraine Berton, now ANFAO president, also became president of the subsidiary IES Srl, the service company which successfully manages a number of activities, including Mido | Milano Eyewear Show.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:01 AM
Specsavers has announced their sponsorship of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO). ASCO represents the interests of institutions of optometric education and enhances the efforts of these institutions as they prepare highly qualified graduates of optometry to best serve the public’s eye health needs.
By Staff
Monday, June 17, 2024 11:30 AM
This agreement is for the worldwide, exclusive design, development, production and distribution of ophthalmic and sunglass collections under the Longchamp name. Marchon and Longchamp first engaged as licensing partners in 2016, introducing the first-ever collection of eyewear for the brand in 2017.
By Staff
Friday, June 14, 2024 9:00 AM
The University of Waterloo has broken ground on the Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI), the School of Optometry and Vision Science’s new center of excellence in vision research, optometric education and patient care. With 68,000 square feet of new and renovated space, the WEI will extend its impact, providing essential services to patients of all ages.
By Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024 11:01 AM
EssilorLuxottica implements an innovative project near Pescara, Italy, which oversees the recovery and reconversion of industrial land surrounding the site of Barberini, an optical glass lens manufacturer and part of EssilorLuxottica. Covering almost 40 hectares, EssilorLuxottica will create a large solar farm to produce renewable energy along with a green area hosting sports facilities and natural food crops.