Peak Artisan Labs Welcomes 10 New Private Practices to Its Expanding Ownership Group

By Staff
Friday, September 15, 2023 12:30 AM AURORA, Colo.—Peak Artisan Labs (PAL) has announced the addition of 10 private practice eyecare providers to its growing ownership group, as part of the company's commitment to independent eyecare. Established in July 2023, Peak Artisan Labs serves the Rocky Mountain and north central regions. Based here, and a key member of the Artisan Lab Network (ALN) founded in 2023, PAL’s latest expansion further solidifies its position in the optical industry, according to an announcement from the company.

Three Rivers Optical Doubles Capacity and Introduces New Products to Meet Growing Demand

By Staff
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:21 AM PITTSBURGH—Three Rivers Optical, a nationwide independent lab with one of the largest private brand portfolios, and a leader in advanced optical solutions, is significantly expanding its operations.

Turning 50, Luzerne Optical Remains Family-Owned and Proudly Independent

By Sarah McGoldrick / Contributing Editor
Sunday, July 23, 2023 2:00 AM WILKES-BARRE, Penn.—Mergers and acquisitions over the past 25 years have reshaped the wholesale optical lab business in the U.S., yet some family-owned, independent labs remain vital, despite competition from corporate-owned labs. Luzerne Optical Laboratories is a notable example.

Tioga Diabetic Optical Laboratories Is Re-Established to Manufacturing for Underserved Communities

By Staff
Friday, May 19, 2023 12:24 AM PHILADELPHIA—Optometrist and Philadelphia native, Chelise Firmin’s OD, will re-establish Tioga Diabetic Optical Laboratories to begin manufacturing for underserved communities.

Plastic Plus Expands Production Capacity With Multi-Machine Addition

By Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:18 AM TORONTO—Plastic Plus has recently completed another significant lab upgrade. Five years ago, the lab moved locations, expanding capacity by more than 50 percent to a 30,000 square feet facility.

PSI Launches New Lens Air Dryer

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023 6:05 AM

PSI Launches New Lens Air Dryer

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Friday, February 24, 2023 12:11 AM

Pacific Artisan Labs Partners With Independent Optical Lab Continuing Lab Network Expansion Strategy

By Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:24 AM PORTLAND, Ore.—Pacific Artisan Labs (PAL), the largest independent, doctor-owned laboratory network in the U.S., has announced a partnership with North Carolina-based Independent Optical Lab (IOL). PAL, founded in 2018, has continually been at the forefront of innovative strategies to counter the constant push for consolidation of the optical industry. Vision Monday first reported PALs consolidation and partnership objectives in February 2022.

Nidek and Hoya Vision Care Form Global Partnership to Provide Instruments and Products to ECPs

By Staff
Friday, February 3, 2023 12:27 AM BANGKOK and TOKYO–Nidek Co., Ltd., a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic, optometric, and lens edging equipment, has formed a partnership with Hoya Vision Care (HOCPF), a leader in optical technology innovation. The global agreement creating a partnership between Nidek and Hoya Vision Care, provides eyecare professionals (ECPs) the opportunity to access "a complete portfolio of state-of-the-art optical instruments and products to provide a full-service approach to patient care, from eye examination, to consultation through to the final delivery of the high quality spectacle lenses," the companies said in a joint statement.

Transitions Optical Introduces Transitions Certified Live Events Across the U.S.

By Staff
Monday, January 30, 2023 12:15 AM PINELLAS PARK, Fla.—Transitions is hosting Transitions Certified Live events for eyecare professionals to earn their Transitions Specialist certification during in-person training events.

Hoya Vision Care Canada Invests $10 Million in State-of-the-Art Lab Equipment

By Staff
Friday, January 13, 2023 12:30 AM MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—Hoya Vision Care has announced a multimillion dollar investment in its manufacturing lab network, expanding its capabilities to support eyecare professionals in Canada.

Quantum Innovations Appoints Tomaz Carvalho as South American Representative

By Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 12:15 AM CENTRAL POINT, Ore.—Advanced technology solutions provider Quantum Innovations has appointed Tomaz Carvalho as its South American representative. Tomaz brings many years of experience in the technology industry as a thin film and hard coating specialist.