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Interactive and creative education available at Vision Expo East 2019

Vision Expo East 2019 will introduce new and widely-requested education courses to this year’s Show. Various business- and healthcare-focused programs have been specifically designed to fit every professional agenda to afford attendees the complete education experience. “The new education at this year’s Show offers attendees access to a range of information presented in new and…

Richard Hughes named President Satisloh North America

Following the move of Pete Lothes to President and CTO of Satisloh globally, Richard Hughes takes over as President Satisloh North America, effective January 1. Hughes began his 22 year optical industry career as Director of Sales and Service for ophthalmic instruments at Beitler McKee Optical Company, a wholesale lab in Pittsburgh. He soon became…

Coburn Technologies welcomes Al Bednar as new director of laboratory sales

Coburn Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Al Bednar as their new Director of Laboratory Sales for the United States and Canadian markets.“Al is a seasoned veteran in the optical industry, and his vast experience extends from ophthalmic lens process development, to creating and executing training programs for laboratories, and most recently, to…

SIOF 2019 is going to shine again in the Pearl of the Orient

SIOF is pleased to announce that the 19th China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair enjoys a giant leap forward with a bigger number of participants. The annual event is scheduled to take place on 21- 23 February 2019 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, occupying all the 4 exhibition halls there. Large number…

Satisloh: Two optical industry veterans make career moves

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.17.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.17.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://mafo-optics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Satisloh-Peter_Lothes.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text] After 19 successful years with Satisloh, first at the helm of North America and for the last 4 years as global President and Group CTO, Larry Clarke takes the opportunity to pursue a new leadership role within Essilor of America. Clarke will become President, Nassau /…

Lensware International will celebrate 10 years aniversary at opti Munich 2019

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://mafo-optics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Lensware-logo.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text] A unique seminar will be organized on Saturday 26th of January in the conference room of the exhibition center – Conference room C51 – from 09h30 to 11h00, with the purpose to invite our partners and friends to join our commemoration. The occasion will be taken to remind the…

Countdown to Vision Expo East 2019

Vision Expo East 2019 is gearing up to take over the Javits Center (Education: March 21 – 24; Exhibit Hall: March 22 – 24) with a Show everyone can count on to meet their professional needs. Vision Expo East 2019 will feature the latest in fashion, technology and innovation as well as a wide array…

DAC Vision to become DAC Technologies

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://mafo-optics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DAC-logo.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text] DAC Vision in Europe will be renamed DAC Technologies for its operations throughout Europe, Africa as well as the Middle East, effective January 2019. DAC Technologies, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of  supplies, changed its name in North America from DAC Vision to DAC Technologies back in March 2018. The company’s new name reflects its new…

Vision Expo Presents “7 Days of Giveaways”

Alexandria, VA – Dec. 4, 2018 – Vision Expo has announced the first-ever “7 Days of Giveaways” holiday contest. In collaboration with various merchandise and exhibiting companies, Vision Expo will reveal a new giveaway item on Instagram for seven days beginning on Dec. 5. The week of giveaways will feature frames, as well as eye-related…

EssilorLuxottica held first combined Shareholders’ Meeting

Charenton-Le-Pont (November 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm) EssilorLuxottica held its first Combined General Meeting today at the Espace Grande Arche at La DĂ©fense, chaired by Leonardo Del Vecchio, Executive Chairman, and Hubert Sagnières, Executive Vice-Chairman, of EssilorLuxottica. EssilorLuxottica shareholders approved today the proposals submitted by the board (and published in compliance with the provisions of…