Eschenbach

Eschenbach Optik was founded in 1913 by Josef Eschenbach in Nuremberg as a wholesaler of optical products and precision drawing instruments. The company later pioneered injection-molded lenses, including the first injection-molded aspheric lens, and introduced concepts such as illuminated magnifiers and aplanatic lens designs. In 1983, Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. was established as a partnership between Gerd Eschenbach and Geoffrey Moss to distribute German-made optical products in North America. The company offers a range of vision-enhancing products including magnifiers, reading glasses, digital vision aids, and lamps.

In 1913, Josef Eschenbach registered his business in Nuremberg as a wholesaler of optical products and precision drawing instruments. Rudolph Eschenbach, Josef's son, took over the business in 1923 and managed it for the next four decades. His accomplishments include relocation to its current site in Nuremberg, Germany, as well as pioneering the importation of binoculars from the Far East. Rudolph also set Eschenbach's specific production initiatives in motion. In 1962, Gerd Eschenbach, Rudolph's son, joined the company and later became the third generation of Eschenbach family members to guide the corporation. Walter Eschenbach, Gerd's younger brother, joined the organization in 1974 with a specific focus on directing the company's expansion into the eyewear category. During the 1970s and 1980s, Eschenbach pioneered the concept of injection-molding lenses, including the first injection-molded aspheric lens ever produced. Eschenbach also developed a reputation for consistent innovation, introducing new concepts such as an illuminated magnifier and the aplanatic lens design. In 1983, after six months of conducting research pertaining to the viability of the North American market for distribution of Eschenbach's German-made optical products, Gerd Eschenbach and Geoffrey Moss formalized a working partnership, establishing Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. The first home of Eschenbach Optik of America (EOA) was established at the residence of Geoffrey and Karen Moss in Weston, CT. As the company quickly outgrew its designated space, the business was moved from the Moss home to a small warehouse in Wilton, CT.

Vision enhancing products for every aspect of life

• Optaro

  Vision enhancing product

• Optaro XL

  Vision enhancing product

• Vario Digital 22 FHD

  Digital vision aid

• Elumentis LED Lamp

  LED lamp

• Smartlux Digital

  Digital vision aid

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2. 2Eschenbach Optik History | Vision Enhancing Products | Reading Glasses and Magnifierseschenbach.com
3. 3Meet the Eschenbach Teameschenbach.com
4. 4Careers | Eschenbach Optik of America | Low Vision Aidseschenbach.com
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