Fabris Lane, the privately owned UK frame and sunglasses company, is looking to grow by acquisition and is actively seeking to purchase an established optical distribution business.
Tim Downes, Managing Director of Fabris Lane, explained that the long established company has recorded strong growth in its sales of private label product to fashion brands, High Street retailers and optical chains internationally, particularly throughout Europe.
"However, the time is right and we are looking to the next growth phase. We believe the most expedient path is through acquisition and we are looking to acquire a well respected company with an established sales structure, which may also licence some strong consumer brands. Being in a cash-positive position we would fund any purchase from existing resources," he said.
"Our excellent customer service facility, extensive quality testing laboratories and fully integrated EDI and bespoke stock management warehousing, which ships thousands of frames around the world each day, supports sales into 35 countries, across 10,000 retail outlets including ophthalmic frames into France and Germany. We have the means, and desire, to bring further eyewear products to market."
Fabris Lane has a strong quality ethos, maintaining technical files for each frame which it produces, built in procedures to ensure nickel compliance and with a policy to exceed all Medical Devices Directive requirements.