In a letter to customers on 28 August, the company’s managing director, Ms Diane Quaife, said: “It is with deep sadness I wish to advise I have had to place our company into liquidation.
“As OP’s was the sales and marketing agent for Charmant Australia we are unable to advise at this time the future direction of Charmant Australia or who you should contact with queries or orders. Charmant Japan will advise the market in due course. OP’s offices and phone lines are now closed.
“I would like to thank you personally for the support you have given OP’s and all our staff over the nearly 20 years I have been with the company.
“Any further information regarding OP’s Optical Products Pty Ltd should be directed to the Liquidator Jirsch Sutherland (02) 9236 8333.”
It is understood all stock of Charmant products is being shipped back to Japan.
The liquidator is currently in discussion with Charmant Japan how they will proceed with Charmant Australia.
Diane Quaife’s husband Mike Quaife will be continuing with his optical shop-fitting-and furnishing business, which is not affected by the OP’s liquidation.
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