SOCIÉTÉ
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1959, AVM1959 is a NEW company managing Allison, one of the historical eyewear business players.
We currently manufacture 15 collections which are distributed in over 85 countries worldwide.
timeline
Founded in 1959, AVM 1959 S.p.A. has accumulated experience in both fashion product design and quality manufacturing as well as worldwide distribution.
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1959
Establishment of
Allison S.p.A. in Volta Mantovana Focus on Production of Eyewear Brands and private labels -
1999
Acquisition of Allison S.p.A. by IT Holding to leverage IT’s brands in eyewear
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2000
Merger of Allison S.p.A. with Optiproject
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2004
Acquisition of Allison by Paladin Capital Partners
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2005
Establishment of a sales international network. Brand portfolio up to 19 collections which are distributed in over 85 countries
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2008
Restructuring and strategic realignment
Focus on:
Key licensed Brands
Long-term partnerships
House Brands development
Opening of Asian markets -
2012
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2016
Establishment of AVM 1959 S.p.A. in Volta Mantovana
Focus on:
Design & Production of Eyewear key licensed Brands and House Brands
International succesfull Distribution
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Being able to capture Brand’s essence and develop it through eyewear collections. We manage the entire life circle of the product: design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales.Turning potential weaknesses in strengths: we are a relatively small company compared to the «big 5» of the eyewear industry, but at the same time we are big:
Flexible
Fast
Focused
Style and elegance, combined with innovation and passion, form the basis of this new partnership between AC Milan and Hally & Son.
These two brands, thanks in no small part to these shared values, have set standards for excellence in their respective sectors and proudly represent Italy throughout the world.
R&D - DESIGN
Complete internal product design, development and industrialization thanks to our Designer’s Team based in Volta Mantovana:
Creative Director
Creative designers
Colors stylists
Technical designers
Prototypists
Technical staff for industrialization
Latest technology (hardware and software) for 3D artistic drawing, CAD-CAM, technical development and prototyping.
MANUFACTURING
Italian manufacturing
Facility in Segusino (sister company Ottica Prealpi) with a team of 40 specialized workers:
Manufacturing capacity for hand made plastic and metal of 600.000 pcs per year
Finishing capacity for metal and plastic of 900.000 pcs per year
Italian manufacturing outsourcing
Partnership for hand made plastic and metal frames with the most renowned Italian high quality factories
Asian manufacturing Joint-Venture and outsourcing
Long-term JV agreement with a prestigious frames & sunglasses company in China
Manufacturing long-term partnership with prestigious frames & sunglasses companies in China
EXCLUSIVE BRANDS SPECIAL PROJECTS
The most famous companies and renowned Maison in the world have chosen AVM1959 for the creative development and production of unique products (with their Brand or Capsule in Co-Branding) sold afterwards in their mono- brand stores or through other channels.
DISTRIBUTION
International Distribution organisation: we currently sell 15 collections which are distributed in over 85 countries woldwide.
Direct Distribution: Europe
Selected Distributors: ROW
Special Partner: Chain and Local specialized firms/ player (EU + ROW)
LOGISTICS
Distribution & Logistics facility
Worldwide service and direct shipping to opticians in Europe:
• 4.500 square meters of stocking space
• Special picking, packaging and delivery process
• After sale and customer service
• Connected satellite distribution facilities
Key figures:
Internal facility with a capacity of 10.000 pcs. daily (Picking-Packaging- Shipping)
HEADQUARTERS
Based in a 18.000 square-metre Italian industrial building and set at the foot of the breathtaking Garda Lake area/hills, where the AVM 1959 Design Concept takes form by blanding old and modern, past and future, Italian tradition and technology.
AVM 1959 can be easily reached from all major cities across north Italy.
Airport Verona, 30 minutes by car
Airport Bergamo, 1 hour by car
Airport Milano Linate, 1 hour 15 by car
Airport Venice, 1 hour 40 by car