The Vision Council and volunteer members have produced and contributed to multiple standards and communications to assist the industry in serving the eyeglass wearing public. ANSI Z80 ASC for Ophthalmic Optics develops and maintains American National Standards within its scope and develops U.S. positions at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The Z80 Committee, established…
Energy, staff, materials. These are challenging times, and the surrounding costs for trade shows are also rising. Bettina Reiter, Exhibition Director of opti (13 to 15 January 2023, Fairground Munich), explains what this means for the international trade show for optics & design and what exhibitors can rely on. A current survey by a German…
EssilorLuxottica has been named on the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, taking the 6th spot within this annual prestigious ranking which recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Among 50 companies, the Group is honored for its commitment and leadership in orchestrating…
SILMO Paris 2022 was announced as the recovery edition. The figures are now in, and they surpass all expectations, with a rise in the number of international visitors and an increase in participation by French opticians, confirming that SILMO Paris is back to its precrisis levels. This demonstrates the importance of SILMO for business, communication,…
New direction for Optik Weber Brillengläser GmbH The family business Optik Weber in Kamen, which has existed since 1960, has new owners since May of this year. Martin Ulm and Korhan Gazi combine their backgrounds and give the current course new coordinates for the future. Korhan Gazi has more than 14 years of experience in…
Ocuco has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2022. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the fifth year, was recognised with a gala awards ceremony at The Convention Centre, Dublin, on September 29. The awards programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland. Commenting on the…
The Vision Council announces that registration is now open for the 2023 Executive Summit, taking place January 9–11, 2023 at a new host site, the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, an iconic Texas Hill Country luxury resort just outside of downtown Austin, Texas. “The Executive Summit will gather the leaders of the optical industry…
EssilorLuxottica announces the launch of its 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 an investment services provider for the purchase of up to 1,500,000 EssilorLuxottica shares, depending on market conditions, over a period starting…
After 17 years, Consumer Optics (ophthalmic and distance optics) at the German industry association SPECTARIS is in new hands: Mirjam Rösch was elected as the new chairperson at the Consumer Optics Industry Day. She succeeds Josef May, who led the association’s fortunes for almost two decades. “Mister Ophthalmic Optics” had eventful years to moderate, starting…
Visitors now can register on the MIDO website https://www.mido.com/en/entry-pass for the forthcoming edition of the most international eyewear show. February 4-6, the world of optics will meet at MIDO 2023, where the best the industry has to offer in terms of trends, innovation, design, sustainability and creativity will be on display, in a setting where deals…
