Galifa Contactlinsen AG, based in St. Gallen and specializing in the production and sale of high-quality contact lenses, is gaining a new majority shareholder in Medical Vision AG, based in Roggwil TG. With this commitment, Medical Vision AG strengthens its position in ophthalmology, optometry and optical retail and opens up new growth potential for Galifa Contactlinsen AG.
Regulated Succession
Christian Krüsi, the former long-standing managing director of Galifa Contactlinsen AG, who sold his majority stake in the traditional Eastern Swiss company to Medical Vision AG – an equally traditional Eastern Swiss company – expressed his delight: "I am pleased to have found a partner in Medical Vision AG with whom Galifa Contactlinsen AG – my life's work – is in good hands.
The Medical Vision Group has all the resources to make Galifa even more future-proof."
Galifa Contactlinsen AG will continue to operate as an independent company within the Medical Vision Group at its existing location. The high level of expertise, product quality and outstanding contact lens production of Galifa Contactlinsen AG expands the existing portfolio of companies within the Medical Vision Group and opens up new opportunities for optimal customer care and new services.
Added value in customer care and market presence
A particular advantage of this collaboration lies in customer care. The subsidiaries of Medical Vision AG, in particular Mediconsult AG and Pharma Medica AG, already serve customers in the same segment as Galifa Contactlinsen AG. The cooperation within the Medical Vision Group will make the market presence more efficient and provide customers with an even broader and more integrated range of high-quality products and services.
New opportunities through combining diagnostics and manufacturing
Combining the strengths of Galifa Contactlinsen AG in manufacturing and the expertise of Medical Vision AG in diagnostics creates new opportunities. The collaboration enables the optimization of important process steps such as the ordering, fitting and individual manufacturing of contact lenses.
The companies look forward to a successful future together and are confident that the merger will ensure sustainable business growth.
Medical Vision AG & Galifa Contactlinsen AG
About Medical Vision AG
Medical Vision AG from Roggwil TG (Switzerland) and its subsidiaries is a leading provider of products and services in the fields of medical technology and pharmaceuticals. The group of companies (Medical Vision Group) employs a total of over 100 people at several locations in Switzerland and Austria.
About Galifa Contactlinsen AG
Galifa Contactlinsen AG was founded in 1980 and has always been one of the most renowned manufacturers of contact lenses. The company employs around 40 people and is particularly active in the DACH region. Its headquarters and production facilities are located in St. Gallen (Switzerland).
