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FMO Member Benefits
Membership of the FMO brings excellent industry support and guidance from professional colleagues, plus a host of other valued benefits including automatic membership to the dedicated specialist FMO organisations. The FMO board are constantly reviewing possible new benefits.
OEMSA promotes and protects the interests of those involved in the manufacture, importation and distribution of optical instruments, machinery, equipment and supplies
OEUK organises and promotes trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences for the benefit of members
OFIMA promotes and protects the interests of frame manufacturers and importers
OLMADA promotes and protects the interests of distributors and manufacturers of ophthalmic lenses and the assembly of spectacles
Other membership benefits include:
Bad Payers List is a monthly record of overdue debtors, as notified by FMO members
CCI Legal Services provide an overdue account collection service for members at a reduced commission rate
DX offer a specially negotiated rate for letter and package courier services
EC Report brings regular information bulletins on the European Commission’s proceedings that are relevant to the optical profession and industry
First Assist is a 24 hour advisory service concerning all legal and related problems
Optrafair discount reduces the rate for stands at the biennial Birmingham showcase exhibition and conference
Reduced telephone charges on landline and ADSL broadband plus mobile charges can be arranged via an FMO supplier
Standards Panel of experienced professionals, who work closely with BSI, and its European and global counterparts. This group reviews, examines and promotes vital standards relating to the technical aspects of optical appliances in both performance and safety issues
Statistics Panel arranges and oversees the analysis and distribution of valuable market data relating to the retail sale of frames and lenses
Training Courses are held at greatly reduced rates for FMO members
SMC Training Discount brings a reduction of 20% on all SMC courses
Video/DVD library on technical, human resources, management and business matters are available for hire
JOHN CONWAY BECOMES FMO CHAIRMAN