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    Blue Jumper Centennial Optical Acquires Rx Centre Optical Lab ................




    Centennial Optical Acquires Rx Centre Optical Lab


    Centennial Optical Limited and Rx Centre Optical Laboratory have concluded an agreement for Centennial to purchase and continue the operation of Rx Centre as an independent wholesale laboratory. This purchase agreement reinforces Centennial’s commitment to supporting a strong network of independent laboratories in Canada, in order to provide quality products and service to local eye care professionals.


    In a phone interview with Optical Prism, Director, Marketing & Communications (Lens Division) stated that clients will not see any change in operations in the interim.


    “There will be no change in day-to-day business,” he said.

    continue: ====> http://www.opticalprism.ca/centennia...e-optical-lab/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Ryser View Post



    Centennial Optical Acquires Rx Centre Optical Lab


    Centennial Optical Limited and Rx Centre Optical Laboratory have concluded an agreement for Centennial to purchase and continue the operation of Rx Centre as an independent wholesale laboratory. This purchase agreement reinforces Centennial’s commitment to supporting a strong network of independent laboratories in Canada, in order to provide quality products and service to local eye care professionals.


    In a phone interview with Optical Prism, Director, Marketing & Communications (Lens Division) stated that clients will not see any change in operations in the interim.


    “There will be no change in day-to-day business,” he said.

    continue: ====> http://www.opticalprism.ca/centennia...e-optical-lab/
    The wholesale optical lab industry in Canada is entering interesting times due to its fragmentation. I predict we will see quite a few acquisitions to transpire in the near future as our industry continues to change and the larger companies need to desperately hang on to their marketshare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lab Insight View Post
    The wholesale optical lab industry in Canada is entering interesting times due to its fragmentation. I predict we will see quite a few acquisitions to transpire in the near future as our industry continues to change and the larger companies need to desperately hang on to their marketshare.
    But there is practically nobody of any substance left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by qualitylenses View Post
    But there is practically nobody of any substance left.
    Not true, but the good ones remaining aren't in the GTA.

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