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The Indian Optician (TIO): EssilorLuxottica's taking
100% stake in the distribution of Nikon Lenses in India
marks an exciting development. Could you share some
insights into the synergies between Delta Lens and
Nikon, a globally EssilorLuxottica? Are there specific technologies or
recognised leader in high- innovations that you are excited to bring together?
precision optics, recently Narasimhan Narayanan (NN): Delta Lens Pvt. Ltd.,
unveiled its Z Series distributing Nikon Lenswear in India, has long been a part
Progressives in India. The of the EssilorLuxottica portfolio which had 51% share and
launch event took place at has worked in close alignment on the product and overall
the Marriot Hotel in Goa on strategy. Acquisition of the remaining 49% helps us to
November 13 , 2024. The step-up investments in the latest technologies (example
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Indian Optician had the Z series progressive lenses), marketing and new concepts
that will clearly position Nikon lenses where it belongs,
opportunity to sit down which is at the premium end with a strong Japan and
with key speakers from the Nikon corporation legacy. We will see more innovations,
event, including Narasimhan Go To Market business models that will help our Optical
Narayanan, President - customers to succeed and create new standards of
EssilorLuxottica, South Asia; Vision Care experience and finest technologies for our
Takeyasu Hirose, Global consumers in India.
Marketing & New Business
At a global level also, the relationship between Nikon
Development Director, and Essilor is not new; the two companies established
Nikon Lenswear and Colin a joint venture, Nikon-Essilor, in 2000 with equal
Madigan, Senior Head - investment, and have long collaborated in the ophthalmic
Global Nikon EPS Vision Care lens business. Through this joint venture, the Group
Division. Read on to learn introduced a series of world-first lens innovations under
more about this exciting the Nikon brand, including the first ultra-thin lens, blue-
collaboration between light filter, brightening coating, advanced ultraspherical
EssilorLuxottica and Nikon, lenses as well as vision sensitivity personalisation.
and their latest innovation EssilorLuxottica has recently increased its stake in Nikon
for the optical industry. Corp, and with this investment, we are committed
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