Top 100 optical frame manufacturers?

[Snuffy]

Does anyone knows a link that shows this information? I could not find such information from trading/sourcing websites I searched, any help is appreciated!

[Franel Opt. Supply]

Snuffy, Are you talking about the entire world or just the known people like, Safilo, Zyloware, etc. of the industry? There are many frame manufactures that simply slap another company's name on the temple and ship that frame to them. I can show you at least a dozen orient based publications that have nothing but frame manufacturers in them. Yes, there are others, especially at MIDO that produce nothing but make temple hinges, or the machines that shoot the wire into the temples, etc.

Sorta crunched for time right now. Will read this over and amend if needed.

Mark

[Snuffy]

Thank you for the reply, Mark. I am sorry for not stating my question clearly. And yes I am referring to those manufacturers like Safilo, Luxottica where they assemble entire frame together with brand names and sell them.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Franel Opt. Supply]

Snuffy, I will do some research at the office in the morning and post what info I can Tueday am(ish). Do you want the Oliver Peoples of the industry included? I list O.P. because though they are very stylish, some people do not see them as a frame manufacturer per se.
Mark

[Snuffy]

Mark, what does Oliver People stand for? I am not sure what that is but if they do collect (purchase) and assemble all parts into a final product, it will help, too. Thanks a lot for the help.

[spartus]

This should (over) satisfy what you're looking for: http://www.optochemicals.com/web_ratings.htm

[Chris Ryser]

This should (over) satisfy what you're looking for: http://www.optochemicals.com/web_ratings.htm

Thank you spartus................I have compiled over 420 optical websites on that list and update it periodically.

[Franel Opt. Supply]

Snuffy, Does Chris's info help. I hope so. I did the exact thing that I can not stand when people visit the website of my photo business, they do not scroll down... DUH, sorry Chris. You have done a great service compiling the info you have there. Wonderful cross section.

Snuffy, though this list is very deep, one falible (sp?) thing is that it is based on webrank, not sales, product, etc. Plus, I do not see many Asian companies listed, but I have also found that many Asian companies do not have a website. Pretty much still the typical Hong Kong based person living on a cell phone with an email account. They have the contacts and can do the footwork, and have proved wonderful for us.

Now, the question I still have is are you looking to import, sell more frames not found from the Safilos, Luxotticas, etc. of the world, just doing market research, etc.?


Chris, once again, I am amazed at your listings, you have a great service.
Mark

[Snuffy]

Thank you, Mark, Chris, and Spartus for being so helpful =)

I actually have bumpped into that website before and it's a good reference for their sales volume, I was actually hoping that there might be websites with more details, but I believe this should be good enough for now =)

Mark, my company manufacture nose pads and pad arms. This company has never required sales personnel for the past 21 years due to the quality they offer. But now the competition is much much greater, hence they hired me to try and expend the market a little =P But I have no background in this industry, so I thought I should try get as many manufacturer's (our buyers)information as I can.

All in all, thank you guys for such great help, much much appreciated!

[QDO1]

Does anyone knows a link that shows this information? I could not find such information from trading/sourcing websites I searched, any help is appreciated!

the top 100 in germany, UK, China, Canada, US, Australia etc would all be different. did you want the worldwide top 100, or the top 100 for each trading sector?