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Essilor says 2012 profits, sales rise on emerging market demand
Reuters: Healthcare
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Essilor, the world's largest maker of opthalmic lenses, on Thursday reported a rise in 2012 profits and sales on continued demand for its products in emerging markets.
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