Author: Hanna Diewald

MIDO 2022 even more open to international mobility

The recent “Covid decree law”, issued by the Italian Government on green certifications and international mobility, confirms the organizers’ far-sightedness in choosing to program MIDO 2022 in the spring (April 30 – May 2). Among other things, the decree provides for the possibility for foreign visitors to freely access the fairs with a rapid or…

3.8 Million plastic bottles turned into eyeglasses

OKIA’s commitment to a better world has reached a new milestone. With the RESHAPE project, the Hong Kong-based company launched the “One Million Bottle Challenge” in 2019 with the aim of recycling 1 million PET plastic bottles into frames. By the end of 2021, the result was almost quadrupled with over 3.8 million plastic bottles….

Mido 2022 reigstration is open

Visitors to the international eyewear show ‒ buyers, designers, entrepreneurs, opticians, ophthalmologists, journalists and eyewear supply chain professionals ‒ can register now on the MIDO website www.mido.com for the forthcoming edition of the show, to be held April 30th to May 2nd 2022. The opening of registration means that everything is ready to kick off…

Dapper Dan announced as Keynote Speaker for Vision Expo East 2022

The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX, announced that fashion innovator and author Dapper Dan will headline Vision Expo’s EYE2EYE educational series. The series, which launched at Vision Expo East in 2019, features a line-up of modern luminaries, creatives and industry trailblazers providing exclusive insights on topics to inform, empower and challenge…

EssilorLuxottica announces launch of share buyback program

EssilorLuxottica announces the launch of a share buyback program reflecting the Group’s confidence in its value creation and long–term prospects. With a view to implementing this share buyback program, EssilorLuxottica has granted a mandate to aninvestment services provider for the purchase of up to 1,500,000 EssilorLuxottica shares, depending onmarket conditions, over a period starting from…

The Vision Council concludes virtual Annual Business Meeting

The Vision Council hosted its Annual Business Meeting in a virtual format on Monday January 24. Presented under the banner of “It’s All Connected,” the meeting included a welcome address from Karen Roberts, The Vision Council’s Chair, followed by remarks from Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council. Additionally, an overview of the enhancements planned…

Essilor and Luxottica establish new learning platform for their more than 100,000 employees

Offering employees and customers a personalized learning journey with the latest digital solutions and best-in-class content: this is the objective of the Company’s online training platforms, Luxottica University and Essilor University. “We are proud to announce the convergence between Essilor and Luxottica training platforms towards a shared learning environment” announced the company. From this month…

First cloud LDS which is able to create special lenses for treating myopia

The Italian startup Opto+ has developed the first cloud LDS which is able to create special lenses for treating myopia at the earliest stage. Myopia is the most common eye problem, affecting right now 1.5 billion people. Studies have been shown that in the future we will have six billion of myopes by 2050, making…

More than 240 exhibitors commit to Vision Expo East 2022

The organizers of Vision Expo, The Vision Council and RX,  shared that more than 240 exhibitors have committed to Vision Expo East to-date. Vision Expo East 2022 will take place from March 31–April 3 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. “We are looking forward to hosting a dynamic Show. With more than…

EssilorLuxottica appoints new member to its Board of Directors

During its meeting held yesterday, EssilorLuxottica’s Board of Directors appointed Virginie Mercier Pitre as a new Director. This follows her recent nomination as the new President of Valoptec Association, the independent Association of EssilorLuxottica’s employee shareholders. Her nomination to the Board of Directors will be submitted to the shareholders vote for ratification at the next…