Actman takes over lead role at the FMO

The new chairman of the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians, Andrew Actman, has announced his commitment to the organisation becoming 'the voice of the optical industry'.

Speaking at the FMO annual lunch where he took over the chairmanship, he paid tribute to Malcolm Polley's two-year tenure. 'Under Malcolm's helm the FMO has increased its membership and strengthened its role for its members' benefit. Our priority is to draw all the optical bodies and suppliers together to strengthen our collective voice,' said Actman, managing director of Andrew Actman Eyewear.

Newly elected deputy chairman of the FMO is Barry Dibble, managing director of WECO, who provides a manufacturing perspective to Actman's frame focus.