3M sells LEAP III brand to DAC Technologies

3M announced that DAC Technologies, a global leader in optical lens manufacturing solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire the LEAP III brand. The acquisition closed on Oct. 30, 2023. As part of the sale of the LEAP III brand, 3M and DAC Technologies have entered into an exclusive supply agreement for 3M to supply DAC Technologies with the base component material from which LEAP III pads are made. “DAC Technologies is a leader in the ophthalmic products space and is the right company to continue the legacy of the LEAP III brand,” said Matt Berdahl, 3M optical products global business leader. “DAC Technologies’ knowledge of and focus on the ophthalmic market and its customers will allow the LEAP III brand to thrive and reach its potential in the market.”