Silmo Paris 2024 offered a rich panorama of emerging trends
At Silmo Paris 2024 the optical industry gathered for four intense days. This year, 32,125 professionals came to discover the new products presented by more than 900 companies.
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Vision Expo West 2024 successfully concluded
Vision Expo West 2024, concluded satisfactory at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from September 18-21, 2024. The event attracted over 10,000 industry professionals from 98 countries.
Zeiss announced change of CEO in 2025
After almost 20 years at Zeiss, the President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG, Dr. Karl Lamprecht, has decided not to extend his contract. Therefore, the Supervisory Board of Carl Zeiss AG has decided to appoint Andreas Pecher as the new President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG effective 1 April 2025.
Italien eyewear sector shows an decline in exports
ANFAO released figures on performance of the eyewear sector in the first half of 2024. Italian eyewear ended 2023 on a positive note, driven by exports, despite the fact that overall world goods trade fell back sharply.
EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms extend partnership on smart glasses
EssilorLuxottica has announced that it extended its partnership with Meta Platforms by entering into a new long term agreement, under which the parties will collaborate into the next decade to develop multi-generational smart eyewear products.
Rodenstock relocates lens production from Germany to the Czech Republic
Rodenstock announced major job cuts at its German site. This goes hand in hand with the relocation of the production site from Germany to the Czech Republic.
PPG appoints Amy Mercante general manager of specialty products
PPG announced it has appointed Amy Mercante as general manager of specialty products, a role in the Company’s Specialty Coatings and Materials (SCM) strategic business unit.
Mister Spex closes foreign stores
Mister Spex has adopted the “SpexFocus” transformation and restructuring program for the years 2024 and 2025. The aim is to significantly increase profitability. As a result, all Mister Spex stores outside Germany will be closed. A new Chief Restructuring Officer has also already been appointed.
Parents worry about their children’s eye health
A new ZEISS study confirms that many parents have concerns about how an increasingly digital-centric lifestyle will impact their child’s eyes. Special lenses, designed to meet the needs of children, can help.
EssilorLuxottica signs an agreement to acquire Optical Investment Group
By entering the dynamic Romanian optical retail market, the EssilorLuxottica will further expand its existing footprint in the region and advance in its commitment to enhance access to high-quality vision care worldwide.