TRANSITIONS OPTICAL SHARES NEW BUSINESS-BUILDING TOOLS WITH NORTHEASTERN U.S. LAB, LENS MANUFACTURING PARTNERS

Event Held to Celebrate, Grow Partnerships

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., August 5, 2002 – Twenty-eight representatives from optical laboratories and lens manufacturers serving the northeast attended an informative and entertaining event hosted by Transitions Optical on June 11 in New York City. The event was designed to thank valuable partners for their commitment to Transitions&reg Lenses and to learn about upcoming programs, educational offerings and tools to help them grow with Transitions.

The labs in attendance were 21st Century Optics, Balester Optical Company Inc., Barry Optical, Essilor Labs of America, FEA Industries, Hirsch Optical, I-SEE Optical Labs and Tri-Supreme Optical. Representatives from lens manufacturing partners AO SOLA and Essilor also attended.

“This event demonstrated how committed Transitions Optical and the Solutions Team are to our success,” said Anthony Fulco, 21st Century Optics, Long Island City, N.Y. “The combination of their energy and the quality products and support they offer motivates me to grow our business with Transitions.”

“The event was a celebration of partnerships,” said Johanna DiChiara, northeast key account manager, Transitions Optical. “There was a relaxed, fun atmosphere, and everyone had an enjoyable time while learning about our latest offerings.”
The event featured an update on products, educational programs and tools to support Transitions lab, eyecare professional and lens manufacturing partners. In addition to DiChiara, Patrick Huot, northeast regional manager, along with lens consultants Lee Pochter, New York metro; Elisabeth Fuchs, New Jersey; Shawna Miller, Long Island/Queens; and Caroline Kolb, Philadelphia, represented the Transitions Solutions Team. The Transitions Solutions Team is composed of 23 lens consultants throughout North America.

The event took place at Carmine’s, a New York City landmark Italian restaurant.

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(877) 254-2590 (Canada).