WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019   ■   INDUSTRY

Barton Hege Joins Meopta USA Sport Optics as Field Advisor

TAMPA, FL – Meopta USA Sport Optics is pleased to announce industry veteran Barton Hege has joined the company as Field Advisor. In this position, Hege will assist with online consumer service and provide extensive content generation for social media platforms. He will also answer Meopta-related questions on many hunting and shooting forums.

“Meopta has a reputation for premium European optics at great price points, and the company is delivering on that in spades with their newest Optika line of riflescopes and binoculars,” said Hege. “Meopta has been diligently collecting consumer feedback and redeveloping its product lines to incorporate the many features consumers want. The company has tremendous upside as a result and many exciting new products in the pipeline. Meopta offers tremendous value for the money, and I look forward to helping spread the word.”

Hege comes to Meopta after almost 10 years as an On-Line Field Advisor representing Nikon Sport Optics. An avid hunter, Hege especially enjoys hunting deer, turkey, predators, and hogs. He also participates in numerous shooting competitions including handgun, long range, tactical, rimfire, carbine, suppressed weapon CQB, and tactical shotgun.

“Bart’s extensive knowledge of optics, hunting, and the shooting sports is a tremendous asset that will benefit consumers,” said Randy Garrison, Director of Meopta USA Sport Optics. “He responds to consumers’ online questions quickly and generates captivating and relevant content. We welcome Bart to our team and are pleased to share his expertise.”

About Meopta

Meopta has been producing premium European optics for over 85 years. Meopta is a leading manufacturer & partner to many of the world's finest optical brands. In addition to consumer optics, Meopta conceives, develops and manufactures precision optical and electro/optical systems for semiconductor, medical, aerospace and military industries.

For more information regarding Meopta, please visit www.meoptasportsoptics.com.

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