George Kwan, managing director of Hoya Lens, one of the first contact lens manufacturers in Hong Kong, introduces recent new innovation introduced to the market, public sector collaboration, and future strategy.   George, could you start by introducing Hoya Lens Hong Kong to our international audience? Hoya Lens Hong Kong was established in 1978 so we have been here for 40 years now. We were actually one of the earliest established lens manufacturer in Hong Kong. Today, we serve all optical retailers in Hong Kong (around 1,200 shops) and Macau (around 80-plus shops). Hoya Lens Hong Kong is also interesting because we are an ‘all-in-one’ affiliate: we have sales and marketing, Rx laboratory, and warehouses, which is why our head office is based in one of Hong Kong’s industrial zones. We also have two other service centers in more touristic locations like Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay to serve tourists. I am extremely proud because Hoya Lens Hong Kong has the largest market share in optical lens, and in particular, we are leaders in progressive lenses and other high-value products. This is our company’s main objective and we have been in this market-leading position for a number of years now.

We are an ‘all-in-one’ affiliate: we have sales and marketing, Rx laboratory, and warehouses, which is why our head office is based in one of Hong Kong’s industrial zones.