Founded in Brescia in 1997 by engineer Armando Portesi, Univet Group makes Italian-designed protective and magnifying eyewear for safety, laser, surgical and other optical applications. The company grew from producing fashion glasses for luxury brands and now combines that design heritage with patented optical technologies, exporting to more than 70 countries from a facility spanning over 3,000 square metres. Univet also maintains offices in 15 countries and is known for its distinctive Italian eyewear design.
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EssilorLuxotticaEssilorLuxottica is a global vision-care and eyewear group that develops and sells eyewear and lens products through a portfolio of brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley and Essilor. Its activities span optical products and smart eyewear, and the company reports operating production facilities and laboratories across 150 countries.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
AL.CHI.MI.A. SRLFounded in 1993, Italian manufacturer AL.CHI.MI.A. develops medical devices for ophthalmic surgery and human tissue banking. Its laboratory-led work combines chemical, microbiological and pharmacological expertise, with products developed alongside clinical opinion leaders and the scientific community. Now part of Moria Surgical, the company distributes through more than 60 independent partners across Europe and worldwide.DOYLESTOWN, PA
Select OpticalFounded in 1963 from a small house-based practice, Columbus-based Select Optical makes prescription eyewear through its optical laboratory for independent optometrists, opticians, vision-care plans, and businesses needing safety glasses. The company has grown from 10 employees to 115, while skilled craftspeople still handle much of the hands-on work, including fitting lenses into frames. Select Optical serves Ohio and surrounding states as well as customers nationwide.COLUMBUS, OH