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AIT Launches airMAX Universal Lens Edger Air Purification System
AIT Industries, headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, has recently launched its new airMAX Universal Lens Edger Purification System. The airMAX hooks up in line with up to two wet patternless edging systems removing dust and foul smelling odors that are produced from cutting high-index lenses. Its durable industrial design means you will get many years of trouble free operation and its high-density carbon filter allows you to breathe easy about the air quality in your lab. airMAX is a great benefit to optical shop located in malls or that have poor ventilation. “We developed the airMAX specifically to enhance the work experience of employees in optical labs and customer satisifaction in limited space environments.” says Matthew Vulich, Vice President of Marketing. For information visit www.aitindustries.com or call 800-729-1959
AIT Signs Agreement To Distribute WECO Equipment 2011-02-22
AIT Industries, headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, signed an agreement with WECO to distribute the WECO Industrial product line for the U.S. Market. WECO of Germany is a world class leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality lens finishing equipment for wholesale labs as well as small optical shops. WECO’s industrial product line is highlighted by the Edge 990 Robotic Patternless Edging System, Verifier Pro Turbo, and the new Edge 580 Patternless Edger. The Edge 580 incorporates wrap frame edging technology and a simple to use Chemistrie® magnetic lens software user interface. The Edge 990 is the first automated robotic edging system that eliminates the traditional block and blocking pad from the edging process. WECO has over 40 Edge 990 blockless robotic systems operating in 15 different countries throughout the world. AIT will be introducing this proven technology to the U.S. Market at the Vision Expo East trade show. “We are proud to be distributing the WECO brand in the U.S. market and look forward to re-establishing its leadership in the market. Weco’s tradition of high quality durably manufactured products complements the rich tradition of AIT in the U.S. Market.” says Matthew Vulich, Vice President Marketing.
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AIT Expands Ophthalmic Instrument Lineup 2011-01-12
AIT Industries has just launched several new Ophthalmic Instruments including the SL-8u Digital Imaging Slit Lamp, RT-7000 Autorefractor / Keratometer / Corneal Topographer, and PTS-910 Automated Perimeter in an ongoing effort to meet the needs of our customers and Eyecare Professionals nationwide.
AIT unveils new Continuum Patternless Edger 2009-08-14
AIT Industries, a member of the Indo Group, headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, will be releasing to the industry for the first time at Vision Expo West the Continuum Edging System. Continuum is designed specifically for those who are new to in-office edging, its intuitive interface simplifies the steps required to process lenses and as a result, increases overall efficiency and significantly reduces training time in comparison with competing edgers. Continuum is ideally suited for low to medium volume optical dispensaries and offers all of the features that modern dispensaries require. Continuum bevels, polishes, grooves, and safety bevels. Its ability to process all lens materials offers eye care professionals the flexibility they need in an ever-changing market. “We feel that the Continuum is best in its class at offering a quicker return on investment and lowest cost of ownership in the industry.” says Matthew Vulich, Vice-President Marketing.
New MAXIMA SPEED Dual-Polish Edger Debuting at OLA 2008-10-30
AIT Industries will be showing for the first time at the OLA a new version of our popular Maxima Speed, a three time nominee for the OLA Award of Excellence. The new version offers a new software program and wheel configuration that allows two levels of polish quality. Many lab customers desire a high luster polished edge on lenses. To do this automatically, we have added a specially formulated diamond wheel and an optimized cycle to produce the high luster polish. The machine also has a second polish wheel in order to produce our standard satin polish. With this configuration, a lab can optimize efficiency and production on polished lenses using recent changes to the VCA Communication standard to support the production of a hi luster or regular polished lens in a single machine.
AIT Releases Contemporary Collection Chair & Stand 2008-03-14
AIT a member of the INDO group will formally release its new Contemporary Collection Chair and Stand at the upcoming Vision Expo East in booth#2418. “The Contemporary Collection will offer two models the Monaco Chair and Stand which is our higher end model and the Barcelona Chair and Stand which is our economical package. Both models offer a unique modern design for Optical Businesses that wish to brand themselves to be more forward thinking, progressive and contemporary in the design of their business.” Says Alex Bouin, Vice President of Business Development. The collection will offer a wheel chair accessible option plus a complementary line of ophthalmic instruments. The Contemporary Collection will be available for delivery immediately after the Vision Expo East.
“Doing Something about it”–Conference Theme 2008-02-10
AIT Industries a member of the Indo Group, headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, held another successful sales conference at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, February 7-10th. With an approach shaped around “Doing something about it”, emphasis was placed not on what we already are doing, but what can be done, not only to better the satisfaction of all AIT customers and employees, but what we can do to continue exceeding the expectations of all those involved in the AIT sales process. The importance of upholding all customers’ satisfaction is the reason why AIT can and will continue to grow. “Our continued success and growth is due to our people. Whether it is an engineer innovating or a customer service agent going the extra mile we can all make a difference for our customers.” The weekend ended with a banquet and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 9th. AIT’s successful sales associates were presented with many awards, but the top prize of Sales Associate of the Year went to Kyle Crawford. Kyle’s level of commitment to AIT is not only admirable, but gives customers a reason to choose AIT.
New Patient Measurement System from AIT 2007-09-03
AIT, a member of the Indo group, will have the debut of CENTER at Vision Expo West in Booth 5035. CENTER, developed by INDO, offers the optician a sophisticated measuring system that improves overall patient satisfaction. CENTER automatically measures patient pupillary distance and height as well as vertex distance and pantascopic frame angle in almost 80% of cases. CENTER utilizes a system of three built in cameras and infrared LED’s to obtain 3 dimensional patient measurements. CENTER is the perfect tool to make dispensing easier and more accurate and is especially useful when fitting conventional or free-form progressive lenses.
AIT Vision Expo West Giveaway 2007-08-23
AIT will end the Vision Expo West with a drawing for a patternless edger and remote tracer. Kicked off at the Midwest Vision Congress, four months earlier AIT started a campaign geared towards Eye Care Professionals. “Our purpose is to create awareness of today's options for the eye care professional to improve customer service for their patients. You can invest in equipment for an in-office lab or consider remote tracing” says Matt Vulich, Vice President Marketing. This coincides with AIT's new ad campaign depicting athletes of different sports with each type of edging system. The "tools" an eye care professional needs to achieve his potential are equally important as an athlete's equipment. To compete in today's marketplace, one must always consider improving customer service. Both in-office edging and remote tracing provide the tools to achieve the very best for your eye care practice. One Eye Care Professional will win an AIT Remote Tracer and another will win an AIT Patternless Edger. To enter the drawing Eye Care Professionals can visit the AIT at booth #5063 or if they are not attending, they can go to http://www.aitindustries.com to sign up for this promotion.
AIT Market Testing to Expand Ophthalmic Instrument 2007-08-23
AIT a member of the Indo group, will be displaying an Ophthalmic Chair and Stand with instruments at the upcoming Vision Expo West at booth #5035. Indo, AIT’s corporate parent is an experienced and respected distributor of instruments in several markets worldwide. “With Indo’s experience and AIT’s successful distribution channel for patternless edgers we are confident we can offer a high quality lane of ophthalmic equipment. We feel it will be a natural complimentary fit to our current customers and marketing channels,” says Matthew Vulich Vice-President of Marketing. The Chair and Stand will be an exclusive Indo design offering a more modern look different than other products in the market. “Our goal is to show a prototype and conduct a survey with attendees by offering an incentive to determine the needs of the market and finalize a design.” says Alex Bouin, Vice-President of Business Development. AIT a long time leader in patternless edging systems has been marketing and selling automated instruments for the past 8 years.
