MSO is growing its kids’ portfolio with popular GVO Optics’ ‘indestructible’ kids brands NanoVista and BFlex, formerly with BTP International Designz.
MSO’s Gethin Sladen said they approached BTP about a possible transfer when they learnt that BTP’s Trish and Philip Orr were thinking of succession for the GVO brands. “We didn’t expect that Trish would not be part of the transition journey and were very saddened by her sudden passing,” Sladen said. “Trish was an esteemed colleague and industry player and we have always had a lot of respect for her and Phil’s ways of working and choice of brands. Their commitment to making the New Zealand optical market a quality and fair place, as well as their support to independent, local practices, is something we identify with. We are very thankful for the work she and Phil did on the GVO brands and it’s an honour to build on Trish’s legacy and I’m confident she would be proud of what we are planning to do, especially with her beloved NanoVista.”
Philip Orr said Trish would be happy that a team with integrity and professionalism has taken over the NZ distribution of the GVO ranges and he wished Sladen and his team well.
