MELVILLE, N.Y.—Marchon Eyewear has extended the company's exclusive global licensing agreement with NIKE, Inc. to design, produce and distribute the Nike Eyewear Collection.

“Translating the Nike heritage into the Nike Eyewear Collection constantly challenges our design and production team to push the bar and create eyewear that is technologically superior while providing comfort and long lasting durability,” says Claudio Gottardi, Marchon president and CEO Marchon International. “Nike is a renowned worldwide brand that Marchon is proud to have within its extensive brand portfolio.”

Marchon's licensing and design partnership with the Nike brand started in 1999.

NIKE, Inc. based in Beaverton, Oregon is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities.