VISION MONDAY STAFF REPORT, NEW YORK—Did you know that more than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day? And of these injuries, an estimated 10 percent to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss, Prevent Blindness points out. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) believes that the right […]
By Marge Axelrad, Vision Monday Monday, September 16, 2019 ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The third generation is hard at work at Art-Craft Optical, continuing their grandfather’s legacy, one they see defining the company as synonymous with American-made legendary looks, world-class quality and a craftsmanship embedded in its DNA. Family-owned and continuously operated since 1918, Art-Craft is a global […]
August 1, 2019, Rochester NY – Art-Craft Optical Co. Inc. was awarded a renewed contract to continue to produce aviation flight frames for the U.S. Air Force worth over $20 million from the Department of Defense stated a release from U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s office. The frames are made at the company’s Henrietta, NY manufacturing […]
August 14, 2018 – Art-Craft Optical Co. Inc. eyewear will be available in more than 540 Sam’s Club stores beginning next year. The Sam’s Club and Seiko/Hoya/Vision Ease agreement, announced Tuesday, will have the Henrietta manufacturer’s American made Dress Eyewear Collection in stores next month, officials said. The agreement’s value was not disclosed. The Sam’s […]
February 22, 2018 – Charlie Eagle smiles when he recalls his nickname at work. It’s a compliment, after all. “They joke about me being the Energizer bunny around here … go, go, go,” says the 46-year-old vice president of Art-Craft Optical Co. Inc. “It’s like anyone else—if you like what you’re doing and you’re excited […]
October 2017 – On the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary, Art-Craft sent 20/20 a timely tease noting their long-standing heritage of crafting eyewear made in America. With the intention of heralding this proud tradition in a number of ways throughout 2018, we thought it noteworthy to take a peek at a bit of their […]