Essilor Press Release of Today
Essilor strengthens its network of distributors in the United States
Charenton-le-Pont, France – (May 10, 2007) - Essilor of America, Essilor International’s US subsidiary, has
acquired a majority stake in OOGP.
The acquisition of OOGP will expand Essilor’s services business for independent eye care professionals in the
United States by extending the distribution network for contact lenses and ophthalmic products that was launched
with the acquisition of Nassau in 2003.
OOGP is one of the largest contact lens distributors in the US. Created in 1985, the company has 120 employees
and three distribution and customer service facilities in Oregon, Alabama and Hawaii. It will add approximately
$50 million to Essilor revenue.
OOGP’s current management team will remain in place.
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