Optelec U.S. Inc. is now the exclusive North American import agent for Schweizer low-vision products, which are marketed globally by ImproVision GmbH. The agreement between Optelec U.S. and ImproVision/Schweizer GmbH of Germany represents good news for eye care professionals in North America.
"This exclusive agreement with Schweizer strengthens our position in the North American market," says David Israel, President of Optelec, the leading U.S. provider of solutions for the visually impaired. "Schweizer's high-quality product line fits perfectly with Optelec's strategy of providing value-added products and services to the North American marketplace. In addition, North American customers will reap the benefit of faster order turnaround and reduced shipping costs out of our Westford, Massachusetts, facility, instead of Germany."
Schweizer, founded in 1840, is a leading manufacturer of quality magnifiers and other vision aids that are used in homes, educational institutions and in business and industry. The German company is known for providing prescription-quality magnifiers and was the first manufacturer to integrate LED illumination into lightweight hand-held and stand magnifiers. Schweizer's newest breakthrough product bridges the gap between hand-held magnifiers and desktop video magnifiers. The product incorporates a color video camera into an illuminated stand magnifier that plugs into any TV for magnification up to 34x depending on screen size. The product also features a negative/positive switch that provides added contrast for reading. This latest product will be available in Spring 2002.
Optelec U.S., Inc.
Optelec, a member of the Tieman Group, is the U.S. market leader for products that allow individuals with impaired vision, including macular degeneration, to perform many of their normal activities and to remain independent. The company's premier product lines, the ClearView video magnifier and the Voyager Braille display, combine outstanding optical technology with ease of use and have received broad endorsement from users and eye care professionals. Optelec, headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, continually develops new products for individuals with impaired vision. The company's products are available exclusively through authorized dealers and licensed eye care professionals. For more information, call 1-800-826-4200 or visit the Optelec web site at www.optelec.com.