French luxury group Kering buys sun lens maker Lenti from Italy’s Safilo

French luxury group Kering buys sun lens maker Lenti from Italy’s Safilo

ROME (Reuters) -Kering Eyewear has agreed to buy Italian sunglass lens maker Lenti from Safilo, the unit of French luxury group Kering said on Tuesday, as it pushes for greater control of its supply chain. Headquartered in the northern city of Bergamo and with some 100 employees, Lenti specializes in moulding and surface treatments, including for sunglass lenses, visors and components for the lighting and automotive sectors. Neither Kering Eyewe…

Kering Eyewear Acquires Italian Manufacturer Lenti

Roberto Vedovotto, president and CEO of Kering Eyewear, said the agreement is "providing an additional area of expertise."

Kering Eyewear acquires Italian manufacturer Lenti

The Lenti acquisition marks a major step in Kering Eyewear’s vertical integration with a focus on ‘Made in Italy’ lenses Kering Eyewear has acquired Italian manufacturer Lenti, expanding its industrial and in-house capabilities for lens development. Lenti, which has been part of the Safilo Group since 1996, specialises in moulding and surface treatments for a wide range of applications. These include sun lenses for eyewear, visors and protective…

Kering Buys Italian Manufacturer Lenti in Eyewear Push

By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, June 10, 2025. Article no. 1548. Kering Eyewear, the eyewear division of the French luxury group Kering, has acquired the Italian manufacturer Lenti, a specialist in sunglass lenses and other optical products, reported a press release. Lenti, based in Bergamo, Italy, has about 100 employees and has been part of the Safilo Group since 1996. The company is known for its expert…