ESSILOR OF AMERICA

Essilor is the leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of optical lenses in the United States. In 1996, with the establishment of Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc. (Essilor Labs), Essilor became the first fully integrated optical company in the United States, specializing in ophthalmic lens production, manufacturing and distribution in addition to wholesale optical laboratory operations. With customers in mind, Essilor works closely with eyecare professionals to provide innovative... products that fit their lifestyles. The industry's most technologically advanced lenses - Varilux®, Crizal®, Xperio®, DEFINITY®, Airwear®, Thin&Lite®, and Transitions®, demonstrate the company's ability to respond to consumer demand for quality eyewear that is comfortable, attractive, durable and lightweight. Essilor Labs is the largest wholesale laboratory network in the United States. These leading, independent laboratories serve opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists nationwide. Throughout North America, Essilor has more than 8,500 dedicated employees located in 128 prescription laboratories, four manufacturing facilities, two distribution centers and one research and development center. Essilor of America is a fully owned subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International and is the largest business unit in the worldwide Essilor Group.More