By Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:21 AM
ONEONTA, N.Y.—
SD Eyes is the new distributor of
The C-Zone Collections in the U.S., according to executives of both companies. Starting in June this year, eyecare professionals will be able to buy the contemporary Netherlands-based company's metal collections with unique color accents exclusively from SD Eyes.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Modo Eyewear and
Eco Eyewear have taken home
2022 iF Design Awards, one for Modo’s R1000 + Titanium with Snap Hinge and one for Eco’s Biobased Optical Collection. Founded in 1953, the iF Design Awards are judged by a
panel of 132 high profile design experts from over 20 countries with the goal of finding and awarding "submissions with the greatest innovative power." The
Eco Biobased Optical Collection includes a magnetic sun clip with the magnet integrated into the bio-based material and then hidden from view using gradient coloring a continuation of the temple. The frames are crafted using a bio-based material derived from sustainable non-GMO castor seed oil.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:24 AM
GENEVA—On Monday,
Alcon marked the company’s 75th anniversary with its “Brilliant History, Brilliant Future” celebration. On May 16, 1947, Alcon Laboratories Inc. was incorporated and began manufacturing specialty pharmaceutical products in Fort Worth, Texas, the company noted in its announcement.
By Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—The
Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with
ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is organizing a series of four evening workshops to bring independent Italian eyewear brands to eyecare professionals here in the United States.
By Staff
Friday, May 13, 2022 12:21 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Bringing a long-running price-fixing case closer to a conclusion, a federal judge in Florida this week gave preliminary approval to proposals from
Alcon Vision LLC and
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care that would settle their roles in the matter, according to a May 9 court filing.
By Staff
Friday, May 13, 2022 12:18 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.—
Bollé Brands Group, which distributes Bollé, Serengeti and Bollé Safety, added to its portfolio in 2019 with the acquisition of Spy Optics, as
reported by
VMAIL. The Group is now appointing three key industry executives to leadership roles within the organization to strengthen its foothold in the North American market.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 12:15 AM
LONGARONE—
Marcolin and TBL Licensing announced the early extension of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of
Timberland optical frames and sunglasses. The partnership, originally signed in 2003, is now renewed for a further five years until December 2026. Timberland, a world leader in design and marketing of premium footwear, clothing and accessories for those who love outdoor life, tackles environmental challenges to minimize its impact on the planet from design to production.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked to share their choices for great business support partners in another challenging business year, via the new Ultimate Partners program.
By Staff
Friday, May 6, 2022 12:15 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—To promote continuous advancement in contact lens research and development,
CooperVision is now accepting submissions for its 2022 Science and Technology Awards program.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:30 AM
PADUA, Italy—The board of directors of
Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFL.IM) reviewed and approved Q1 2022 economic and financial key performance indicators.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:27 AM
AUSTIN, Texas—
VisionWeb, a leading provider in optometry software technology, has appointed Nicolas Sinet as the company’s CEO.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 12:21 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland—
Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE: ALC), a global eyecare company, has announced the approval of all proposed resolutions at its 2022 annual general meeting (AGM), which was held late last month.
By Staff
Friday, April 29, 2022 12:18 AM
ALBANY, N.Y.—
CooperVision will expand operations at two separate locations in New York state’s Monroe County, Governor Kathy Hochul announced earlier this week. The moves will create up to 173 new jobs, the governor noted. CooperVision said it will invest more than $38 million to significantly renovate its current facility and expand, by 150,000 square feet, its packaging and distribution facility in West Henrietta, N.Y. The expansion comes amid an increase in global demand for its contact lenses and a growing product portfolio, the company said.
By Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:40 AM
LAVAL, Quebec and VAUGHAN, Ontario—
Bausch + Lomb Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) said on Thursday that it is launching an initial public offering (IPO), and intends to list its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Exchange. The company also noted that it will commence a roadshow with prospective investors for the IPO, which was first announced by the parent company in August 2020, as
VMAIL reported.