Menicon Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 21-19, Aoi 3, Naka-ku, Nagoya; Director, President and CEO: Koji Kawaura) is pleased to announce the addition of X-Cel Specialty Contacts – Essilor Custom Contacts (X-Cel and Essilor Contacts), a leading U.S.-based specialty lens manufacturer, to its network of authorized ROSE K manufacturers.
With this addition, the ROSE K global manufacturing network now includes 22 exceptional manufacturing partners supporting eye care professionals and patients worldwide.
In the United States, X-Cel and Essilor Contacts will join three established ROSE K manufacturing partners: ABB Optical Group, Art Optical, and Blanchard CooperVision. Together, these four expert manufacturers will further strengthen access to high-quality ROSE K lenses and support for clinicians across the U.S.
X-Cel and Essilor Contacts brings decades of specialty lens expertise, distinguished by high-precision manufacturing, advanced design capabilities, and a deep commitment to customer service. Their strong educational programs and dedicated practitioner support align seamlessly with the values and expectations of the ROSE K brand.
“Craftsmanship and trusted partnership are central to our philosophy,” said Dr Jennifer Choo, Global Director of the Specialty Lens Division at Menicon. “X-Cel and Essilor Contacts’ reputation for precision manufacturing and exceptional practitioner support makes them an ideal addition to the ROSE K network. We are confident that their contribution will further enrich the resources available to eye care professionals managing irregular cornea conditions across the United States.”
As an authorized manufacturer, X-Cel and Essilor Contacts will begin offering ROSE K lenses immediately with the same standards of quality, design integrity, and clinical performance expected throughout the global network.
Menicon looks forward to a long and collaborative relationship with X-Cel and Essilor Contacts, built on shared values of craftsmanship, innovation, and unwavering support for the eye care community.
About Menicon
Menicon Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Japan, is a global contact lens manufacturer committed to monozukuri - a tradition of craftsmanship that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement. Since introducing Japan’s first corneal contact lenses in 1951, Menicon has upheld its corporate slogan, “Contributing to society by providing superior visual correction.” The company continues to prioritize eye safety, advanced research and development, and innovative manufacturing technologies. Today, Menicon operates in more than 80 countries, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes lens materials, specialty lens designs, care solutions, and long-term eye health programs such as the MELS Plan.
In terms of ROSE K, Menicon works through a global network of 22 manufacturing partners, collaborating closely with eye care professionals to ensure consistent quality and expertise in fitting these highly specialized lenses. This partnership network enables the company to support practitioners worldwide in delivering reliable vision correction and improved visual outcomes for patients with irregular corneas.
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