Joe Vulich, president of AIT Industries.

CUMMING, Ga.—The Luneau Technology Group, which develops, manufactures, and markets Briot and Weco edgers and Visionix wavefront-based refraction and diagnostic instruments, announced today that its Briot USA subsidiary, based here, is merging with AIT Industries, a distributor of ophthalmic equipment and instruments based in Bensenville, Ill.

“This is an exciting opportunity to leverage our technology and enhance our customers’ experience,” remarked Marc Abitbol, PhD, CEO of the Luneau Technology Group. “The partnership between AIT and Luneau Technology USA allows for a streamlined customer experience and increased versatility in resource allocation increasing efficiency and adaptability to customers’ needs.”

Luneau Technology USA consists of the Briot and Visionix brands.

Joe Vulich, president of AIT Industries, has been named president and general manager for the newly combined group. Both AIT Industries and Briot USA will continue to do business under their current names, and will operate from AIT’s Bensenville, Ill. facilities.

Commenting on the merger, Vulich said, “Offering exceptional customer service has always been our primary goal, and this merger allows us to expand our resources to better meet the needs of our customers.”