About Shamir

1972 - Beginning to manufacture a future

Shamir Optical Industry is established as a manufacturer of glass bifocal lenses.

1979 - Expanding our field of vision

Beginning of accelerated development and breakthrough technology: progressive lenses.

1984 - First product launch
Unveiling and launch of progressive lenses.

1987 - Creating the mold for success
Shamir begins to market its services for advanced development of progressive lenses to other lens manufacturers, and launches its set of molds for progressive lens casting.

1988 - Setting its sights on the world
First subsidiary is established, Shamir USA.

1992 - New perspectives
Development and launch of first generation groundbreaking Eye-Point Technology®, based on a full simulation of the eye’s view through the lens.

1999 - A new corporation
Shamir Insight, Inc. is established as the US distribution center supplying semi-finished lenses to labs across the USA.

2001 - A new product line
Through its partnership with Eyal Optical Industry, Shamir becomes a manufacturer of advanced, high quality plastic lenses.

2002 - On the map in Europe
Shamir takes ownership of Rx lab in Portugal following partnership with Altra Optic GmbH.

Shamir goes public
IPO on NASDAQ global market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

On the cutting edge of technology, all over the world
Focusing on sales and marketing of Rx products, Shamir constantly expands its partnership with labs and distribution centers in Europe and around the world.
Shamir provides professional services to optical shops worldwide, and continues to lead the global optics market, developing innovative products based on creative thinking.

Shamir and Essilor merger
In July 2011, the merger between Shamir and Essilor is consummated. Essilor becomes a 50% shareholder in Shamir Optical Industry Ltd, and Shamir becomes a private company.

2013 - Shamir Launches Eye-Point Technology® III for improved viewing fields
Further advancing Eye-Point Technology with innovative reverse engineering, Eye-Point Technology III ensures equally wide and clear viewing fields to hyperopic and myopic patients.

2014 - Revolutionizing optics services
With the establishment of InoTime's first operations in Philadelphia, USA, Shamir sets new standards for quick production and delivery times.

The Launch of Safety Eyewear
Partnering Shamir's cutting edge lens technology with Eyres tough Safety frames. Safety Eyewear is launched providing complete eye protection solutions for a range of demanding work and sports environment.