Friday, 6 November 2009

ISSUE 3


Action-packed Fair Provides Insight on Optical Industry

Networking Time
VIP buyers, industry players and international media gathered for an evening of music, food and drinks to celebrate the successful opening of the HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair 2009 at the networking reception on Wednesday.

Mr. Raymond Yip, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, noted in his welcoming remarks that the Hong Kong optical industry has built up its leading status in the world over the past decades thanks to its ability to meet ever-changing customer demands. ¡§Developing brands, pioneering new emerging markets and demonstrating creativity at every level will continue to drive this industry's success,¡¨ he said.

Award presentations were also held for the winners of the Booth Design Competition and the Most Trendy Award of the 11th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition.

Hear What Exhibitors Say
"As a member of the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, it is important for us to support this fair, and we¡¦ve been here every year for over 25 years. Most of our customers will attend the show to discuss new models and place orders. It¡¦s a good event for our business. We¡¦ve already seen a lot of buyers on the first day from a wide range of markets, such as India, France and the US ¡V this is a very international show."
Tommy Chan, Design Manager, Elegance Optical Mfy. Ltd., Hong Kong

"We are India¡¦s largest manufacturer and exporter of optical brands. Our customers are mainly in the Gulf and Europe, with some in the US. This is our first time at this fair as an exhibitor. Our major goal this week is to our show our presence in the market and promote our image. This show attracts buyers from all over the world, and we¡¦ve had enquires from companies based in the Middle East, US, Canada, Australia and France."
Pinakin Shah, Director, Stylrite Optical Industries, India

"We produce high-quality, high-production machines for a range of industries. We have a new model developed specifically for the optical industry, and we have chosen this fair to push into the optical market in the Chinese mainland, which is experiencing good growth. Through this fair we can meet many buyers from the mainland, and this is our major goal. The facilities and organisation of this show are five-star quality!"
Michele Genucchi, Sales Coordinator, Mikron Machining Technology, Switzerland
Hear What Buyers Say ¡V Business Stories From Argentina
"I¡¦m here to look for safety glasses from Hong Kong and Chinese mainland suppliers for the Argentina market. This is my first visit to this very important fair and I think it is excellent. Everything is well structured, with clear product sectors. I also like the decoration and design of the booths. I will definitely come back next year!"
Gabriel A. Giudici, Director, Vector Argentina, Argentina

"My company is a representative of a number of international brandnames in Argentina. I find this fair very comprehensive and have already seen lots of very interesting products, especially sunglasses and ophthalmic cases. I will definitely do business as a result of attending this event."
Gustavo Pachiani, Director General, View Optical, Argentina

"This Hong Kong fair is the one in the industry where people come to buy and not just look. Here I can also find many new suppliers. I want to thank the HKTDC for making this trip possible ¡V it is a long way to come from Argentina, so it¡¦s a big commitment in time, but I am very happy to be here. Because of this visit I have met with two other buyers from Argentina for the first time ¡V one only at the airport just before our flight to Hong Kong. But as a result of this we are already considering to do business together to import ophthalmic cases into Argentina. And all of this only came about because we all made the decision to come to the Hong Kong Optical Fair!"
Ricardo J Rosemberg, Director, Clivion, Argentina
Industry Insights
The prestigious Hong Kong Optometric Conference is jointly presented with the first day of the 17th Asia-Pacific Optometric Congress, being held in Hong Kong for only the third time. Under the theme of ¡¥Setting Sights for Asia Optometry¡¦, the speakers, who are renowned researchers and clinicians from Canada, the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the US share their insights at the event.

Frost, PM GmbH (Germany) and Nico-Design (Italy) shed light on ¡§Latest Product Design Trends¡¨ at this seminar.
Buyers are inspired by the great potential of the luxury optical retailing market on the Chinese mainland at a seminar hosted by high-end optical retail shop, Puyi Optical.