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Optical Distribution
Corporation Becomes Exclusive Rodenstock Distribution Partner
for the USA |
Rodenstock GmbH and the North
American optics distributor, Optical Distribution Corporation
(ODC) have finalized a long-term agreement for the exclusive distribution
of the Rodenstock brand in the US Market. The agreement covers
conventional ophthalmic lenses and Free Form lenses as well as
frames.
“Through our partnership with Optical Distribution Corporation
(ODC), we can continue to push ahead the expansion of the Rodenstock
brand in the internationally important US Market. We are convinced that Optical
Distribution Corporation (ODC) is the ideal partner to expand
the Rodenstock brand in the US,” says Petra Heesch from
Rodenstock.
“Rodenstock lenses and frames have been exclusively distributed by Optical
Distribution Corporation (ODC) since early 2005 under an interim agreement. This new
agreement formalizes and extends the Rodenstock commitment to jointly investing
in the US market” stated Mike Morosky, partner of Lazear
Capital Partners LTD, owners of Optical Distribution Corporation
(ODC).
Entire Rodenstock Product Range Included The product range for the US
market includes all of Rodenstock’s lenses and frames and is therefore focused on the
premium sector of the market. The products range from single
vision lenses, through multifocal lenses up to the most advanced progressive lens
and Free Form lens portfolios.
About Rodenstock
Rodenstock is a recognized global leader among manufacturers of optical lenses
and frames. The company, which was founded in 1877, is based
in Munich and has a worldwide workforce of 4,770. It is represented by sales
subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 80 countries. Competence in both
ophthalmic lenses as well as frames makes Rodenstock a unique brand in ophthalmic
optics, which can offer spectacles wearers the complete solution
system from a single source. |
