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Essilor International SA
 PROFILE
Focus on this -- Essilor International's major focus is on corrective lenses for eyeglasses. The company's lenses include the Varilux progressive lenses for people with farsightedness (invented by the company's predecessor in 1959) and the anti-reflective, smudge-resistant Crizal lenses. A leading maker of optical supplies, the company boasts a network of about 140 prescription laboratories. Essilor has operations in some 100 countries in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, and has expanded its presence abroad through acquisitions and joint ventures. About 80% of Essilor's sales are generated outside of France.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,862.90
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 11.3%
Employees: 20,000
Revenue per employee: $93,145.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Xavier Fontanet
    CEO
• Philippe Alfroid
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
147, rue de Paris
94227 Charenton-le-Pont, France
Phone: 33-1-49-77-42-24
Fax: 33-1-49-77-43-24
Online: Web Site

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