All Trade fairs & Events articles – Page 14

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    The board of directors of the Silmo Association has unanimously...

    2017-05-04T00:00:00Z

    The board of directors of the Silmo Association has unanimously elected Amélie Morel as the president of Silmo Paris, succeeding Philippe Lafont who passed away suddenly in March. Morel, who is the communications director of the Jura-based company by the same name, represents the fourth generation at the wheel of ...

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    Without providing specific attendance figures yet, The Vision Council reported...

    2017-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Without providing specific attendance figures yet, The Vision Council reported increased buying activity and media buzz at the International Vision Expo East show in New York, which ended on April 2. It announced three winners for the annual Vision Choice Awards. They are, in order, Spec of Wood, Lunette USA ...

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    For its first edition jointly organized by the British Federation...

    2017-05-04T00:00:00Z

    For its first edition jointly organized by the British Federation of Manufacturing Opticians (FMO) and the Mark Allen group, which now owns the trade show and the Optician magazine, Optrafair attracted a total of 7,122 visitors on April 1 to 3 in Birmingham. Attendance figures for 2016 could not be ...

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    The first Silmo Sidney trade show went relatively well, according...

    2017-03-29T00:00:00Z

    The first Silmo Sidney trade show went relatively well, according to its organizer, Expertise Events. Without giving a specific figure, the company said that attendance was lower than expected across the three days of the fair, held on March 9-11, but the quality of the buyers was high and they ...

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    International Vision Expo East has announced the addition of pop-up...

    2017-03-29T00:00:00Z

    International Vision Expo East has announced the addition of pop-up fashion shows and trend presentations hosted by celebrities to the program of its edition, which will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from March 30 to April 2. A troupe of models will be presenting emerging ...

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    The organizers of the Mido trade show have reported a...

    2017-03-29T00:00:00Z

    The organizers of the Mido trade show have reported a 5.5 percent increase in the total number of visitors to the show in Milan on Feb. 24-26, building on the record already achieved last year. While their definition of a visitor is not the same as that of other show ...

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    The number of visitors to the recent 100% Optical show...

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    The number of visitors to the recent 100% Optical show in London increased for the fourth consecutive time since its launch, rising to 8,051 from 7,525 a year ago. The number of exhibitors remained about the same at around 200, including 75 new brands. Lapuu won the award for the ...

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    As part of its 140th anniversary celebration, Rodenstock launched a...

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    As part of its 140th anniversary celebration, Rodenstock launched a book titled How We See the World, in connection with a special exhibition that was held from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5 in Munich. The book tells stories of technical masterpieces, of people who created them and of their emotions ...

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    Safilo is planning a series of “Buying Days” across the...

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Safilo is planning a series of “Buying Days” across the U.S., a new initiative to help its customers in the U.S. better develop their business. During these live events, Safilo will be showcasing the group's entire brand portfolio to current and prospective accounts. The first event was held in Beverly ...

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    ++ Safilo will showcase a Safilo Digital Museum among other...

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    Safilo will showcase a Safilo Digital Museum among other special attractions at its Mido stand in the next three days

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    The upcoming edition of International Vision Expo East will feature...

    2017-02-24T00:00:00Z

    The upcoming edition of International Vision Expo East will feature an interactive Optical Profit Center, a new space designed for the eyecare professionals who are planning to incorporate new products or services, or to upgrade the environment or experience. The new space, which will be located at Booth #1135, is ...

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    Alcon, the subsidiary of Novartis that comprises Ciba Vision's former...

    2017-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Alcon, the subsidiary of Novartis that comprises Ciba Vision's former contact lens business, has launched a roadshow, the 361° Alcon Tour, with six events in different German cities, for its German retail clints. Alcon aims to support retailers with a digital shop window in order to have an online and ...

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    Rodenstock is organizing an exhibition called “How We See the...

    2017-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Rodenstock is organizing an exhibition called “How We See the World” in Munich's museum of urban and contemporary art, MUCA, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5. The entry is free. The different stations and exhibits tell stories of technical masterpieces, of people who created them and of their emotions and ...

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    The Opti show in Munich will celebrate its 10th anniversary...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The Opti show in Munich will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Jan. 28-30 by connecting exhibitors and bloggers with ten special blogs and the organization of a “Blogbuster” prize for newcomers. More than 550 exhibitors will participate in the fair.  “Vintage Passion” in Hall C1 will highlight vintage spectacles. Opticians ...

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    The 50th edition of the Silmo show has been scheduled...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The 50th edition of the Silmo show has been scheduled for Oct. 6-9, 2017, and its organizers are planning to revisit its layout for the occasion. The general business mood was positive at the last edition of the international trade show, which took place in Paris last Sept. 23-26, especially ...

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    In addition to the German optical industry and opticians' associations,...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    In addition to the German optical industry and opticians' associations, Spectaris and ZVA, various other European associations have given their support to the Opti fair in Munich next January, including the Danish and Swiss optical industry association and VDCO, the German association for contact lens specialists. ECOO, the European Council ...

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    After the organization of a workshop in Miami in collaboration...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    After the organization of a workshop in Miami in collaboration with Anfao, the Italian eyewear industry association, the Italian Trade Commission (+Ice) also supported the participation of 24 companies in the recent Hong Kong Optical Fair ++ “A-Eye - Artificial Intelligence: Supercharging Knowledge and Decision Making” is the program title ...

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    Mailander's integrated communication strategy for Mido has been honored at...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Mailander's integrated communication strategy for Mido has been honored at the 19th edition of the annual Assorel Awards with the special “Digital Media” award. Assorel, the Italian Association of full-service Public Relations Agencies and a member of the Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria), has been presenting its awards for the ...

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    The Opti show in Munich will feature a new “Vintage...

    2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

    The Opti show in Munich will feature a new “Vintage Passion” area for revisited classic models of eyewear. There will also be a daily “vintage summit” and a daily talk on “design icon meets design rookie” at the Opti Forum. The talk on the Sunday afternoon during the show, will ...

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    The 2016 edition of DaTE, which took place at The...

    2016-11-04T00:00:00Z

    The 2016 edition of DaTE, which took place at The Mall in Milan on Oct. 1-3, posted a 38 percent increase in visitors compared with last year. The cutting-edge eyewear show welcomed creations by more than 100 companies representing 170 brands from all over the world. The event featured three themed ...