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The distinctive feature of Revo eyewear is an innovative lens deriving from a technology developed by NASA for satellite portholes: the lens is composed of a multilayer coating capable of providing the highest protection from UV and IR radiation. Revo eyewear is ideal for those who need perfect vision during their sports and outdoor activities or who require specific eye protection.

Italy’s Luxottica Group (LUX) is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses. 2007 revenues were $6.806 billion up 10.3% from 2006. Their retail division operates around 5,500 company-owned, franchised and leased locations under the trade names:

Lens Crafters --- Sunglass Hut --- Sears Optical --- Pearle Vision

The manufacturing arm makes and sells over 2,400 styles of frames including Ray-Ban, Chanel, Bulgari, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Versace and Tiffany. They have 6 plants in Italy and one in China.

Luxottica purchased Oakley, in the high-end, sports/athletic area, last November. Elimination of redundant overhead should create future cost savings and make this complementary brand a big earnings contributor with the extra distribution channels that LUX will provide.

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