Carl Zeiss buys Swedish distributor Optoteam

Carl Zeiss Vision has bought Optoteam, the Scandinavian distributor of its Sola and American Optical lens ranges.

Based in Trellebrog, Sweden, Optoteam made a name for itself in the safety eyewear field. Optoteam employs 33 people and its customer portfolio includes eye care professionals in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.

Bo Lindgren, founder of Optoteam, welcomed the acquisition as an important step for the future: 'I am pleased to hand over Optoteam to a company with whom we have worked very closely for many years. The resources of Carl Zeiss Vision lay the optimum foundations for the future growth of Optoteam.'

Flemming Andersen, Nordic regional manager at Carl Zeiss Vision commented: 'With the acquisition of Optoteam, we are strengthening our organisation in the Swedish market and in other Northern European countries. The level of expertise at Optoteam and the close relationships with customers and market partners fits well with the strategy of Carl Zeiss Vision. We expect that Optoteam will enhance their market position and benefit from improved growth opportunities.'