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Spy Optics Inc. names SOLA Technologies exclusive Rx provider
New program offers prescription lenses in popular sports and fashion sunglasses
San Diego, CA (September 12, 2002) - SOLA Sunlens, leading manufacturer of premium plastic sunglass lenses, and SOLA Technologies optical laboratory, today announced its partnership with Spy Optic Inc, a top producer of technologically advanced sunwear and accessories. This new partnership launches an exclusive global Rx program that clearly benefits consumers who demand optical superiority with fashionable frame choices.
SOLA Sunlens and SOLA Technologies has developed this special prescription sunlens program for a wide variety of Spy's most popular frames including 8 and 9 base wrapped styles, while also providing proprietary prescription lenses in Spy's ARC polycarbonate and Trident polarized lens series. Spy Rx sunglasses will be available in a full range of lens colors and mirror treatments that match original equipment lenses of Spy's plano product. These products will be fabricated at SOLA Technologies laboratory in Hebron, KY and will be available to consumers through any Spy dealer. Spy dealers can easily be located on the Spy's exclusive website: www.spyoptic.com.
"Spy is excited about the opportunity to provide its dealers and consumers with Rx products," said Barry Buchholtz, Spy's President. "We believe this new program will be a great addition to our product mix and allow Spy to capture additional market share."
About SOLA Sunlens Division
SOLA Sunlens is the world's leader in premium plastic plano (non-prescription) sunglass lenses. Building on its legacy of innovative ophthalmic plastic lenses, SOLA Sunlens offers a wide range of superior performance sunlenses, coatings and services worldwide.
SOLA Sunlens approach to the sunglass industry is unparalleled, using the most advanced
technologies; it provides high performance lenses such as polycarbonate, polarized and hard resin to our global customers and branded sunglass manufacturers. In addition, SOLA Sunlens prides itself on using and creating state-of-the-art patented lens technologies and surface treatments, as
well as multi-feature mirror coatings, including: anti-reflective and anti-scratch. Some of our patented and trademarked products include Tough Eyes, Rock Hard, Wide Eyes, UV Gard, Glare Out, Flurescent PC, Tri-Flection Mirrors, Flex-Eyes and Gradual-Eyes.
SOLA Sunlens is a division of SOLA International, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock exchange (NYSE: SOL).
About Spy Optics
Spy's unique designs and strategic commitment to eyewear technology is unparalleled and positions Spy as a leader in sport and recreational eyewear. Breakthrough advancements such as ARC Prismatic Polycarbonate lenses, Trident Polarized lenses, scratch resistant lens coatings, unique frame materials and designs, and the patented Scoop venting system set SPY apart from the competition.
For further information please call Jennifer Gabrielli at 760.734.6779 or visit our web site at www.spyoptic.com. A CD-ROM with high-resolution images of Spy product is available by request. Scoop Technology is patented by SPY Optic; US Patents: 5,610,668, 5,898,468, 5,801,805.