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1926
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Founding of ‘‘Optical Industrial Institution“ by Mr. Philipp M. Winter in Fürth / Germany
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| 1960 |
‘‘Winter Shareholding for Optic and Eyeprotection“ - Mr. Rainer Winter is appointed as Managing Director. First use of the brand name ‘‘uvex‘“. |
| 1980 |
Manufacturing and Distribution subsidiary -
USA / Canada. |
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1988
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UVEX (UK) LTD was established
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| 1994 |
Positive restructure increases the market orientation of the Group Companies:
> UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH
> UVEX SPORTS GmbH & Co. KG
> ALPINA INT. Sport + Optik Vertr. Ges.m.b.H
> FILTRAL GmbH & Co. Vertr. KG
The Holding Management takes over the company
> UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG |
| 2001 |
This is the year of the 75th company anniversary. The uvex group is entering the new Millennium with confidence supported by exciting innovation. Total employees - 1700 |
| 2004 |
uvex takes over LASERVISION laser protection specialists |
| 2005 |
UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH expands by opening a subsidiary in China
uvex academy opens – unique education and training centre in Furth, Germany |