Q. At HOYA's 75-10 Gala in September, you
mentioned that HOYA is the fastest-growing
company in the optical industry. Please tell us
more about this growth and some of the secrets
behind this success?
A. HOYA Vision Care Canada’s support of the
independent practices via the pursuit of innovative
products combined with new sales and marketing
techniques is being well received all over the
country. A comment from our customers I always
hear is “Finally a lens supplier is coming forward
with an unwavering determination to support
independent eye care practices in Canada. When
the market gets tougher and being competitive
becomes a difficult task, HOYA steps in and lends a
helping hand.” We take this statement seriously
and ensure to communicate that we will
continue to contribute to the success of the
independents through our best-in-class products
and services; this is simply our secret.
Q. At the Gala, you also mentioned that HOYA
is dedicated to never losing its focus on its
team. What did you mean by this and why is it
so important?
A. If being the Ally of the Independent is our
focus to our customers; our focus on the inside
is certainly on our team. We believe that our
growth is the result of what I like to proudly call
“the best team in the industry.” We have an
amazing team in every area of responsibility and
we are proud of the culture we built of mutual
respect and having fun as we continue to win
and grow in every province across Canada.
Ahmos Henry, president, HOYA Vision Care Canada
Q. And finally, can you give us a hint of some
of the things HOYA is working on and what eye
care professionals can look forward to in the
years to come from Hoya?
A. HOYA Corporation is a major global player
and has ambitious plans for its Vision Care division
globally particularly with their Canadian operations.
HOYA Vision Care Canada is planning innovative
new product launches, expanding its services
across Canada and additional customer care
initiatives unheard of in our industr
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