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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 Défense, 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…

Schunk Group acquires stake in OptoTech

Corporate succession is a significant topic of today. The sustainable protection and continuation of business operations for shareholders, customers, suppliers and employees are thus in the foreground. This question also arose for OptoTech as to what should happen in terms of succession for the founder, Mr. Roland Mandler (born 1954). We have taken on this…

Essilor appoints Professor Kovin Naidoo Senior Vice President of Inclusive Business, Philanthropy and Social Impact

Essilor is proud to announce Professor Kovin Naidoo has been appointed Senior Vice President of Inclusive Business, Philanthropy and Social Impact. In this newly created position, Professor Naidoo will lead the Group’s efforts to reach the 2.5billion people living with uncorrected poor vision through inclusive business and philanthropy. Most recently serving as Associate Professor of…

Jean-Claude Hache, a man of commitment

Silmo announced news of the death of Professor Jean-Claude Hache with a great deal of sorrow. A doctor of science, neuro-ophthalmologist and professor in ophthalmology, he was the first in France to develop a visual function exploration department at the CHRU of Lille, which is still providing invaluable services in the fields of healthcare and…

Essilor and Delfin successfully complete the combination of Essilor and Luxottica

Luxembourg and Charenton-le-Pont, France (October 1, 2018) – Delfin S.à.r.l (“Delfin”), the majority shareholder of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (“Luxottica”) and Essilor International (Compagnie Générale d’Optique) (“Essilor”), announced the successful completion of the combination of Essilor and Luxottica. The combined holding company named EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic…

SILMO Paris 2018: A trade fair that keeps its promises

The 52nd edition of the International Optical Fair demonstrated its appeal on this rather dynamic global market with a satisfying turnover. Over four days, more than 37,000* professional visitors (56% of international) were able to admire the creativity of the 965 exhibitors in attendance, including 230 new companies exhibiting for the first time; and to…