Category: Interview

Moutinho Ópticas celebrated their 65th anniversary

On the 13th of July, Moutinho Ópticas celebrated their 65th anniversary. We spoke to Rui Rocha, the current manager of the company, and he told us about the most emblematic and notable moments of his route and future ambitions. “We want to grow in a way that, once we turn one hundred years old, the next generation of partners of this company can have the same feeling of work fulfilment and recognition that the current managers of this community have today”, he said.

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“We are a family-to-family opticians”

With 50 years of history, Lindóptica, based in Setúbal, Portugal, is regarded as a traditional company, but is always prepared for new challenges through its partnership with Conselheiros da Visão (Vision Advisors). Fernando Almeida, managing partner since 1995, respects and is proud of the business founded by his parents, but does not fail to point out his main concerns in relation to the national market: unfair competition and a total lack of respect for the consumer, which leads to the discrediting of the optics sector.

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“What is important is to be increasingly better professionals and true colleagues”

During a walk down memory lane, João and Rui Pereira tell us about ótica, which they created 60 years ago in their hometown, whilst reminding us of part of the sector’s history.  Father and son, and fellow professionals, admit that the path has not always been easy, but “against all odds” and armed with the right tools, the Óptica S.Vicente – Covilhã is here to stay.

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