Rodenstock Group realigns Optovision
To further increase the quality of service for partners and customers, the Rodenstock Group ("Rodenstock") is transforming Optovision into a competence center. The reorganization is part of a comprehensive strategic transformation process. Optovision has been part of the Rodenstock Group since 1998.
The aim of the planned realignment is to strengthen Optovision in the long term with a clear focus on sales, marketing and product management. The measures will also include the relocation of production in the coming months. Optovision's ophthalmic lens production will mainly be relocated to Klattau/Czech Republic, one of the Rodenstock Group's production sites. This will ensure uniform processes and high quality standards within the Rodenstock Group's production network. Optovision customers will therefore continue to benefit from the highest precision, reliability and delivery reliability.
Against the backdrop of the Group's current volume decline, this will enable balanced capacity utilization at the global production centers. The existing work areas will be reorganized as part of Optovision's focus on brand, sales and service expertise.
These changes are part of the Rodenstock Group's long-term strategy to strengthen its innovative strength and service quality against the backdrop of changing market conditions. In view of increasing competition, rising production costs and declining volumes, the Rodenstock Group is now taking further measures to secure its long-term competitiveness.
Once the reorganization is complete, Optovision will still have around 130 employees. The focus will be on safeguarding the existing customer and brand expertise. As part of the reorganization and the changes in business operations, Optovision is planning a comprehensive package of measures for the employees affected, with offers of active support and advice.
In the course of the planned relocation, Optovision will enter into discussions with the works council. Implementation will be subject to the co-determination of the Works Council.
Roland Dimbath, COO Rodenstock Group says: "By relocating our production volumes, we are taking an important step towards securing the long-term and global competitiveness of the Rodenstock Group. It also strengthens Optovision's clear customer focus."
Christian Bannert, Managing Director of Optovision, adds: "The upcoming realignment of Optovision offers great opportunities to position ourselves for the future in the global ophthalmic optics market and to sustainably improve the quality of service for our customers and partners."
Source: www.optovision.com
