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EssilorLuxottica acquires lens material manufacturer PUcore

EssilorLuxottica acquires lens material manufacturer PUcore

EssilorLuxottica announced that it has signed an agreement with the South Korean company PUcore for the acquisition of all its assets and entities involved in the development, manufacturing and sale of monomers used in the production of high index ophthalmic lenses.The activities acquired by EssilorLuxottica include a R&D unit, a materials production facility and a…

Zeiss Group reports mixed performance for half-year figures 2024/25

Zeiss Group reports mixed performance for half-year figures 2024/25

The challenging geopolitical and economic environment has greatly impacted the business units within the Zeiss Group in different ways and results in a mixed performance. However, especially the Consumer Markets division, including the strategic business unit Zeiss Vision Care, shows a low performance.

Optiswiss strengthens international expansion

Optiswiss strengthens international expansion

The Swiss ophthalmic lens manufacturer Optiswiss is continuing to expand its international presence. Since the beginning of May 2025, Theresa Bunte has been responsible for collaboration with global distribution and franchise partners in her new role as Sale Operation Manager International.

140,000 visitors at SIOF 2025

140,000 visitors at SIOF 2025

The 23rd China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair (SIOF2025) took place from February 20 to 22, 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. 140,000 visitors came to the famous eyewear show.

German ophthalmic industry remains stable

German ophthalmic industry remains stable

The German industry association Spectaris presents current market figures for 2024 at the leading industry trade fair opti Munich: Sales increased by around 1% to 4.96 billion euros despite challenges due to consumer restraint and inflation effects.

New CEO of Hoya Vision Care

New CEO of Hoya Vision Care

Hoya Corporation (HOYA) announced the appointment of Mr. John Goltermann Lassen as the new CEO of Hoya Vision Care, its eyeglass lens division, effective January 1st, 2025.