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COBURN TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES NEW PROCOAT HARD LENS COATING Coburn Technologies, Inc. recently launched ProCoat, their most robust and feature-rich hard coating for backside lens coaters. ProCoat is the “pro” when it comes to unsurpassed abrasion resistance, adhesion, tintability, clarity and stability. Expertly formulated by their experienced coating development team, ProCoat delivers higher abrasion resistance and offers a greater degree of adhesion across a broad range of lens materials while also providing unsurpassed tintability. Alex Incera, Coburn’s president, explains; “ProCoat is the outcome of our latest coating development efforts to push the envelope of the performance of UV-curable spin coatings. The functional performance of this coating will be attractive to large commercial labs and small independents alike. You no longer have to sacrifice abrasion resistance for tintability and vice versa.” DE RIGO AND DIFF EYEWEAR ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT De Rigo announced the launch of DIFF Eyewear. Under the multi-year agreement, De Rigo will be the sole distributor of both DIFF Eyewear sun and optical frames in the North American optical market made available through De Rigo REM’s sales channels, an LA-based subsidiary. DIFF Eyewear is an American based fashion eyewear company that offers unique and eclectic eyewear and accessories through Diffeyewear.com and at better department and speciality stores throughout the US including Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Tilly’s, and the Buckle. DIFF gained strong consumer loyalty through high calibre celebrity and brand partnerships, robust digital and social media marketing as well as its dedication for giving back to underserved communities around the world. HOYA LEARNING CENTER LAUNCHED HOYA Vision Care recently launched a new Learning Centre, with a new Interactive Learning Management System with Exciting Courses, Hot Topics and Completion Rewards Now Available to Accounts. “More training and education than ever before are being done online, and learners have high expectations for the quality and interactivity of learning management systems,” said Eduardo Martins, President of HOYA Vision Care, North America. The Hoya Learning Center will start with 10 brand new courses. Topics include: Basic Optics – Anatomy of the Eye, Physics, Progressive and Single Vision solutions Products and Technology – Sync III, Binocular Harmonization Technology, and Integrated Dual Surface Design Management and Sales – Selling Multiple Premium Pairs, and Office Hygiene. SHARE YOUR VIEWS. EXCHANGE IDEAS. CONNECT WITH THE INDUSTRY. 77 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION