ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 1, 2012 – Transitions Optical, Inc. has honored Optical Prescription Lab (OPL) as the 2011 Transitions Lab of the Year. The coveted title was presented during an awards ceremony Tuesday evening at the 16th annual Transitions Academy in Orlando, Fla. A four-time finalist for the … [Read more...]
Marcolin Picks Up Balenciaga Eyewear License
February 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Longarone, Italy—The shuffle of licenses among Italy’s top eyewear companies continues. On Wednesday, Marcolin S.p.A., reported that it reached an agreement with Balenciaga to design, produce and distribute sunglasses and prescription eyewear. That news came after Safilo, Italy’s No. 2 … [Read more...]
Safilo Terminates Balenciaga Eyewear License – Ending 12/31/12
February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Padua, February 1, 2012 – Safilo Group announces that the license agreement for the design, production and distribution of Balenciaga sunglasses and prescription eyewear collections will not be renewed beyond the agreed expiration date of December 31, 2012. Safilo in fact continues to implement … [Read more...]
The Vision Council & Optical Laboratories Association Sign Final Merger
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Alexandria, VA (January 27, 2012) – At The Vision Council’s Executive Summit, the Optical Laboratories Association (OLA) and The Vision Council have signed a final merger agreement, naming OLA the new Optical Lab Division of The Vision Council. The activities of both associations will be … [Read more...]
Bob Zappia Joins Live Eyewear Sales Force
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
San Luis Obispo, CA - Live Eyewear expands its sales force with the recent hire of Bob Zappia. Mr. Zappia comes to Live Eyewear with 30+ years of sales and customer service experience derived from the intensely competitive wholesale Food and Beverage sector. Mr. Zappia will focus on … [Read more...]
Transitions Optical Partner Of The Year Award Winners: Aspen and Pech Optical
January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Aspen Optical and Pech Optical Receive 2011 Transitions Partner Lab of the Year Awards PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Jan. 17, 2012 – Transitions Optical, Inc. has named the recipients of the 2011 Transitions Partner Labs, Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Lab of the Year award. Aspen Optical – for the … [Read more...]
Marchon Inks License Deal for Chloe Eyewear
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chloé announced a newly signed license agreement with Marchon, one of the world’s most prominent eyewear companies. The license will grant Marchon the rights to manufacture and distribute the sun and ophthalmic collections under the renowned Chloé brand. The first deliveries will be effective … [Read more...]
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