The Vision Council successfully hosted the 2024 Lab Leadership Forum at the picturesque Temecula Creek Inn. This exclusive event saw a gathering of nearly 100 optical industry executives.
Luxottica Japan, part of EssilorLuxottica, closed the acquisition of Washin Optical Co., Ltd., a Japanese optical retail player counting approximately 70 direct stores in the country with a strong heritage of quality and attention to consumers.
Coburn Technologies has welcomed Jason Frank back to their US sales team as National Sales Manager – Coating Products.
Machine manufacturer Satisloh announced a leadership change in the region EMEA and India. Pascal Elsener, former Head of Region EMEA & India, is leaving the company and is succeeded by Xavier Maillard, the new responsible for the region.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announced that, after securing all required regulatory approvals, it has completed the acquisition of 100% of D.O.R.C. (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center) from the investment firm Eurazeo SE, Paris, France.
The Swiss lens manufacturer Optiswiss has appointed Frederik Zimmermann to a key position to strengthen its international brand presence. Since March 2024, Frederik Zimmermann has been part of Optiswiss AG as Head of Global Expansion.
Vision Expo East 2024 concluded on Sunday, March 17, following three days of new product discovery, innovative discussions, accredited education sessions, networking events and business meetings. Celebrating nearly 40 years at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City March 14–17, Vision Expo East convened thousands of eyecare professionals, buyers, students, and sellers representing all…
Horizons Optical and Oakley Capital, the leading pan-European, mid-market private equity investor, announced that Oakley Capital Origin Fund I is investing in Horizons Optical.
In January 2024, Ultra Optics, a global leader in spin coating equipment and lacquers, became a member of the Satisloh Group. Ultra Optics products will be available through Satisloh around the world with a gradual roll-out beginning in the Americas.
The Opticians Association of America (OAA), and the National Federation of Opticianry Schools (NFOS), have completed a merger. The new organization will be named United Opticians Association (UOA).
