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Ocuco Limited

Ocuco is the largest optical retail software company in the world. Over 7,500 sites in 77 countries use Ocuco’s software and services. The company has over 200 staff based in the US, Canada, Ireland, England, Wales, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, Spain, Australia and China. Ocuco's two global products are Acuitas and Innovations, a Patient Relationship Management Software (Practice Management and Electronic Health Record) and a Lab Management System (LMS) for the Optical industry. Our customers - Optical Retailers : from independents to regional and national chains - Eye Hospitals : hospital optometrists, eye A&E departments, public and private ophthalmology clinics - Optical Labs : from in store workshops to large manufacturing labs Product Scope - Retail, clinical and lab fulfillment aspects of the patient journey and supply chain - OmniChannel Solutions, integrating store and web Founded in Dublin in 1993 by now Group CEO Leo Mac Canna, Ocuco is a pioneer of software solutions for the ophthalmic retail markets. Ocuco’s strength is its ability to integrate clinical and retail, in store and online, the application of leading edge technology and strong industry knowledge, accompanied by high levels of support and service, adding value for users at store and decision makers at Head Office.

Bibby Financial Services Ireland

Bibby Financial Services Ireland is a leading provider of invoice finance to small and medium sizes businesses across Ireland. We provide a wide range of flexible, specialist working capital solutions that help Irish businesses to grow in domestic and international markets by giving them access to cash tied up in invoices through invoice financing. Our experienced team are located all over Ireland and have extensive experience working with businesses in a variety of sectors. We can offer local and quick decision-making, alongside a personalised service with individually tailored packages and funding solutions that directly meet the needs of your business. In 2016, we celebrated our ten years in business and a new partnership with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) helping SMEs get access to lower cost finance with our €45m funding. Bibby Financial Services a global leading independent financial services partner to over 10, 500 customers and employees over 6,500 people. Formed in 1982, we are members of the Asset Based Finance Association and subscribe to the ABFA Code of Conduct. We support businesses in over 300 industry sectors through our 40 operations in 14 countries spanning Europe, North America and Asia. Bibby Financial Services is part of Bibby Line Group, a diverse and forward-looking family business with over 200 years’ experience of providing personal, responsive and flexible customer solutions.

Tree Council of Ireland

The Tree Council of Ireland is a non-governmental voluntary organisation that was set up in 1985 as an umbrella body for organisations involved in the establishment, management and conservation of trees in Ireland. Our mission statement is to foster a tree culture in Ireland through action and awareness. Our objective is to educate the public about the nature and value of trees through the organisation of events and tree-related activities, to facilitate networking among members and to be a representative voice for tree culture and tree promotion.