Falcone

What Falcone does

Falcone Optical S.A. is an Argentine ophthalmic lens laboratory and wholesale optical supplier headquartered in Rosario, Santa Fe. The company manufactures ophthalmic lenses using Satis-Loh digital surfacing technology and operates one of only three such facilities in Argentina, with a stated production capacity of approximately 300 pairs of lenses per day. The business is family-led under Director Omil Falcone and operates with 11–50 employees in the niche Argentine optical manufacturing market.

The product portfolio combines proprietary manufactured lines — including the Slice lens family (Slice 5 Infinity launched in 2019, Slice 6 Face Junior launched in 2020) and the Majestic Antiage HD line — with distributed premium international frame brands such as Porsche Design and Rodenstock. Falcone also holds the INFIELD safety eyewear brand, added through a 2016 merger, providing access to the industrial and occupational protective eyewear segment. The HOYA partnership supplies progressive lens designs for presbyopic customers.

Falcone operates a B2B wholesale model serving two primary customer segments: optical retailers (ópticas) throughout Argentina and industrial/occupational clients via the INFIELD brand. Go-to-market is direct-to-optical-shop distribution, with the company functioning as the primary Argentine distribution partner for Porsche Design, Rodenstock, and INFIELD. Revenue mechanics combine in-house manufactured lens sales at wholesale with distribution margin on imported premium frame brands.

Name

Falcone

Legal name

Falcone Optical S.A.

Website

https://falconesa.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argentine ophthalmic lens laboratory in Rosario using Satis-Loh digital surfacing technology to manufacture lenses, with B2B distribution of premium international eyewear brands (Porsche Design, Rodenstock, INFIELD) to optical shops and industrial clients across Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturing

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (423460)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunglasses & Luxury Eyewear (CRAKAEAE), Sport & Performance Eyewear (CRAAAKAC)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic lens manufacturing
• Progressive lens design
• Optical laboratory services
• Prescription eyewear frames
• Anti-reflective coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosario

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic Lens Manufacturing and Sales: Falcone manufactures and sells ophthalmic lenses (monofocal, bifocal, progressive/multifocal, occupational) to optical retailers (ópticas) throughout Argentina. Products are produced in their laboratory using digital surfacing technology and sold directly to B2B customers.
2. Eyewear Frames Distribution: Distribution of premium eyewear frames including Porsche Design and Rodenstock brands to optical shops in Argentina.
3. Industrial Safety Eyewear: Sale of INFIELD safety eyewear to industrial companies, combining safety functionality with attractive design.
4. Laboratory Services: Digital surfacing and lens treatment services for optical professionals, including anti-reflective coatings and custom lens manufacturing from optical prescriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Falcone Optical S.A. is an Argentine ophthalmic laboratory that manufactures and distributes ophthalmic lenses (monofocal, bifocal, progressive, occupational, and solar) to optical shops (ópticas) throughout Argentina using Satis-Loh digital surfacing technology. The company also distributes premium eyewear frames (Porsche Design, Rodenstock) and safety eyewear (INFIELD) and offers proprietary anti-reflective lens treatments (HI PROTECT, ULTIMATE PLUS) and infrared-filtering technologies (Majestic Antiage).

Product overview

Falcone S.A. is an Argentine optical laboratory offering a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic lenses and eyewear products. The core offering centers on laboratory-manufactured lenses including monofocal, bifocal, and progressive lens types under the Slice brand family (Slice HD, Slice 3D, Slice 4D, Slice 5 Infinity, Slice 6), supplemented by occupational and solar lenses. The laboratory provides advanced digital carving technology using Satis-Loh equipment and offers proprietary lens treatments including HI PROTECT and ULTIMATE PLUS anti-reflective coatings, plus the Majestic Antiage HD technology with infrared protection. In addition to its own lens products, Falcone distributes premium frame brands including Porsche Design and Rodenstock, and safety eyewear under the Infield Safety brand. An online ordering platform enables optical professionals to submit orders digitally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slice: Progressive and multifocal lens brand including Slice HD, Slice 3D, Slice 4D, Slice 5 Infinity, and Slice 6 product lines
• HI Protect
• Ultimate Plus
• Majestic Antiage
• Infield Safety

Products and services

• Lentes Monofocales Slice HD Single-vision lenses using EyeView digital technology that corrects astigmatic errors and oblique power throughout the lens surface, providing wider fields of clear vision and more attractive aesthetics for high prescriptions. Sold to optical shops in Argentina.
• Lentes Bifocales Digitales Line-free digital bifocal lenses with variable segment positioning and diameter, smooth transition between reading and distance powers, and edge fusion for high myopic prescriptions. Sold to optical shops in Argentina.
• Lentes Multifocales Slice I y II Multifocal lenses with progressive power increase from distance to near vision zones, including distance correction, intermediate progression corridor, and near vision correction. Sold to optical shops in Argentina.
• Lentes Ocupacionales Occupational lenses prioritizing intermediate distance vision based on user needs, available in versions for computer use, presentations, and remote control operations. Sold to optical shops in Argentina.
• Lentes Progresivos Slice 3D Multi-use progressive lens design for new presbyopes with 2 corridor lengths to choose from, variable design for optimal performance with individual designs for left and right eyes. Sold to optical shops in Argentina.
• Lentes Progresivos Slice 4D

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 300 pairs per day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• INFIELDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Falcone merged with INFIELD, a safety eyewear brand that is sister company to Signet Armorlite Optic GmbH. INFIELD provides high-technology lenses from their consortium and offers safety eyewear for both industrial work and recreational activities. The merger elevated Falcone's safety eyewear proposition with functionality focus and attractive design.
• Satis-LohcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Satis-Loh is a German technology provider specializing in lens surfacing and surface treatment equipment. Falcone uses Satis-Loh digital surfacing technology (VFT-Macro, V-50 CNC generators), anti-reflective coating systems (MC-380), lacquering equipment (SL-501), and lens engraving systems. The equipment is connected via software with Satis-Loh's headquarters for online specification exchange and quality assurance.
• HOYAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015HOYA is a global lens technology company providing progressive lens designs and digital surfacing capabilities. Falcone generates HOYA progressive lens designs digitally using their connected equipment, enabling production of internationally-designed progressive lenses in Argentina.
• RodenstockmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRodenstock is a German premium eyewear brand manufacturing both lenses and frames. Falcone distributes Rodenstock eyeglass frames (eyewear) in Argentina, offering models including R3295, R3296, R5314-R5317, R7070-R7077, and R8020-R8023 in their catalog.
• Porsche DesignmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPorsche Design is a luxury eyewear brand known for technical luxury and purist designs. Falcone distributes Porsche Design eyeglass frames and sunglasses (models P8478, P8508, P8579, P8580, P8657, P8312, P8322-P8333, P8644, P8649, P8652-P8660) in Argentina, targeting customers seeking exclusive luxury eyewear.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Safilo Group: Global eyewear distributor holding licenses for premium and luxury frame brands (including competitors to Porsche Design). Comparable to Falcone as an eyewear distributor relying on licensed premium brand portfolios, but at far larger scale.
• EssilorLuxottica: Global leader in ophthalmic lenses and eyewear, operating brands like Varilux, Crizal, and Oakley. Directly comparable to Falcone as a vertically integrated lens manufacturer and distributor, but at vastly greater scale and global scope.
• HOYA Corporation: Japanese optical-glass and lens technology company (HOYA Vision Care). Falcone is a current HOYA design licensee, but HOYA also manufactures and distributes progressive lenses directly, making it both partner and indirect competitor in progressive/Rx lens markets.
• Rodenstock: German premium lens and frame manufacturer with 140 years of heritage; Falcone is a distributor of Rodenstock frames in Argentina. Rodenstock is a direct peer in lens manufacturing and a partial partner through its frame portfolio.
• Carl Zeiss Vision (ZEISS): Premium German lens and optics maker serving optical retail with branded progressive, single-vision, and photochromic lenses. Comparable to Falcone in positioning around precision manufacturing and premium quality, with broader global distribution.
• Marchon Eyewear: Major global eyewear designer and distributor (licensed brands including Nike, Longchamp, Lacoste). Comparable to Falcone's frame-distribution leg with similar dependence on brand licensing economics.

Others

• Transitions Optical: Photochromic lens technology specialist (now part of EssilorLuxottica). Adjacent peer to Falcone through anti-reflective and light-filtering treatment technologies (Majestic Antiage, HI PROTECT, ULTIMATE PLUS), both targeting premium optical retailers.
• Signet Armorlite: U.S.-based ophthalmic lens producer and parent of Falcone's safety-eyewear partner INFIELD. Comparable as a lens technology licensor and safety-eyewear resource feeding Falcone's industrial product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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