Kering Eyewear has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of French company UNT (Usinage & Nouvelles Technologies) in a move to strengthen its position in the high-end luxury eyewear industry.
Founded in 1989 in Moirans-en-Montagne, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region of eastern France, UNT is a key player in the manufacturing of high-precision metal and mechanical components for the entire luxury eyewear industry.
Kering Eyewear noted that the Ruillat area of France, where UNT is located, is a historic eyewear production region with advanced craftsmanship. With a …