Rodenstock
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1877
- HeadquartersSaint-quentin-en-yvelines, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Rodenstock firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rodenstock
- Legal name
- Rodenstock GmbH
- Website
- https://rodenstock.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1877
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rodenstock industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ophthalmic Lenses
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers (42346)
- 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
- Eyewear Components & Parts (Lenses excluded) (CRAAAKAH), Sport & Performance Eyewear (CRAAAKAC)
Keywords
Where Rodenstock is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-quentin-en-yvelines
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Rodenstock business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ophthalmic Lens Sales: Rodenstock designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision ophthalmic lenses through a network of partner opticians worldwide. Revenue is generated through wholesale lens sales to optical retailers who then serve end consumers.
- Customized/Bespoke Lens Manufacturing: Special-order custom lenses for unusual prescriptions, extreme corrections (myopia up to -47 dioptries, hyperopia up to +35 dioptries), post-cataract surgery needs, sports diving masks, and vintage collectors items (lorgnettes, monocles, theatre binoculars).
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Rodenstock product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rodenstock designs and manufactures premium individualized ophthalmic lenses — including progressives, single-vision, reading, computer, myopia-control, sunglasses, and sports lenses — together with proprietary biometric measurement instruments (DNEye Scanner) and specialty lens coatings. Products are produced on the basis of biometric eye data using the B.I.G. VISION calculation system, and are sold exclusively through independent partner opticians rather than directly to end consumers.
Product overview
Rodenstock is a German medical technology company and global leader in biometric ophthalmic lenses, founded in 1877. The product portfolio centers on B.I.G. VISION® FOR ALL philosophy encompassing two main biometric lens lines: B.I.G. EXACT® Sensitive (using DNEye® Scanner for precise individual biometrics) and B.I.G. NORM® (AI-powered approximate biometric model). Supporting product lines include progressive lenses, single vision/distance lenses, reading lenses, Ergo® computer/proximity lenses, MyCon®/MyCon® 2 myopia control lenses for children, sunglass lenses (with Lambda Lens Technology, ColorMatic® photochromic, polarized options), and sports lenses. Premium coatings include Solitaire® LayR (multifunctional protection), Solitaire® Protect Sun 2, and blue light filters. Services include Traveller Service warranty, Sérénité Plus insurance, and customized/specialty lenses for extreme prescriptions. The company holds 530+ patents globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- B.I.G. EXACT Sensitive progressive lenses Premium biometric progressive (varifocal) lenses for presbyopia, individually calculated from thousands of biometric eye measurements through the B.I.G. VISION system and sold through partner opticians.
- B.I.G. NORM single-vision lenses Biometric single-vision lenses, individually calculated using DNEye biometric eye data, sold to partner opticians for everyday vision correction.
- Progressive (varifocal) lenses — standard ranges Standard-tier progressive (varifocal) lenses for presbyopia and multifocal vision correction, sold to partner opticians.
- Single-vision lenses — standard ranges Standard single-vision lenses for distance vision correction, including options for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, sold to partner opticians.
- Eyelet reading lenses Dedicated reading lenses for near-vision and presbyopia correction, sold through partner opticians.
- Ergo computer and proximity lenses Specialized degressive / occupational lenses for computer and intermediate-distance work, reducing eye strain for office and screen users, sold to partner opticians.
- MyCon / MyCon 2 myopia-control lenses Myopia-control lenses based on HAPD technology for children and adolescents, sold through partner opticians for fitting and dispensing to young myopia patients.
- Sunglass / Sunclairet lenses Tinted and polarized sunglass lenses, including photochromic options, for prescription sunglasses sold through partner opticians.
- Special / customized lenses Custom-made lenses for unusual prescriptions and special applications, including high-rx, prism, and other individualized products, produced at the company's lab and sold through partner opticians.
- Sports / protective lenses Sports and protective lenses for athletic, outdoor, and safety use, sold through partner opticians.
- Solitaire LayR lens coatings Premium anti-reflective, easy-clean, and protective lens coatings applied to ophthalmic lenses, sold through partner opticians.
- ColorMatic photochromic lenses Photochromic (self-tinting) lenses that darken in response to UV light, sold through partner opticians.
- DNEye Scanner Proprietary biometric eye-measurement instrument sold or supplied to partner opticians, capturing thousands of data points per eye to feed the B.I.G. VISION lens-calculation system.
- Traveller Service (warranty program) Warranty and replacement service for lenses, sold through partner opticians to add after-sales protection for premium lens wearers.
- Sérénité Plus (lens insurance / subscription) Subscription-style lens insurance and replacement program sold through partner opticians, providing ongoing coverage and replacement benefits to lens wearers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 92% of wearers see more clearly with biometric lenses
- +15 more outcomes
Companies that use Rodenstock
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Rodenstock technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
Rodenstock partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- NI-VA Lens d.o.o.coreRodenstock acquired Croatian lenses distributor NI-VA Lens d.o.o. as part of growth strategy in Eastern Europe.
- DEA Lens Project d.o.o.coreRodenstock acquired optical and ophthalmic devices distributor DEA Lens Project d.o.o., supporting growth strategy in Eastern Europe.
- De RigominorRodenstock sold its eyewear business to De Rigo, advancing transformation to become a leading lenses Med-Tech company.
- Indo Optical (Spain)coreRodenstock completed acquisition of leading Spanish lenses manufacturer Indo Optical, marking a milestone to accelerate global expansion and consolidate brand presence in Spain.
- Médico Lions Club (France)minorPartnership for collecting and redistributing used eyeglasses. Rodenstock France supports partner opticians in implementing collection programs to facilitate reuse of eyeglasses.
- Optical Training Schools (France)minorRodenstock makes regular donations of lenses and training tools to optical schools to support the training of future opticians.
- Local Recycling Partners (France)minorRodenstock France collaborates with local partners for collection of recyclable waste and reduction of plastic use in packaging.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rodenstock competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- EssilorLuxottica: World's largest ophthalmic lens and eyewear company, producing premium and mass-market lenses (Varilux, Transitions) alongside retail brands like LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut. Directly comparable lens technology and channel breadth; far larger scale and consumer brand reach.
Direct peers
- Indo Optical (now Rodenstock subsidiary): Spanish ophthalmic lens manufacturer acquired by Rodenstock in 2022. Wholly-owned subsidiary now, but historically a direct competitor in the Spanish lens market with comparable progressive and freeform product lines.
- Nikon Optical (Nikon-Essilor Co. / Nikon Lenswear): Japanese optical brand producing premium ophthalmic lenses under the Nikon brand. Direct peer in customized progressive, single-vision, and personalized lenses using proprietary design technologies.
- Maui Jim: Premium polarized sunglass and lens brand with proprietary lens technologies (MauiPolarizedPlus2, MauiBrilliant). Comparable to Rodenstock's sport/performance and sun lens product lines, including lens coatings and color optimization (Lambda Lens).
- Shamir Optical Industry: Israeli manufacturer of progressive and freeform ophthalmic lenses (Shamir, Autograph). Direct peer in customized and progressive lens technology sold through partner opticians worldwide.
- Hoya Corporation (Vision Care): Japanese optics group with a global ophthalmic lens division (Hoya, iD FreeForm). Direct peer in premium progressive, single-vision, and customized freeform lenses distributed through partner opticians.
- Seiko Optical Products: Japanese lens manufacturer producing premium progressive and single-vision lenses (Seiko Supercede, Brillenza). Direct peer in customized freeform lens technology distributed through optician channels.
- Carl Zeiss Meditec (ZEISS Vision Care): German precision-optics company with a major ophthalmic lens business (ZEISS, ZEISS Individual). Direct peer in premium and customized progressive/biometric lenses, with similar German engineering positioning and partner-optician distribution.
Emerging players
- Transitions Optical (joint venture of Essilor and PPG): Global leader in photochromic lens technology (Transitions, Transitions XTRActive). Comparable to Rodenstock's ColorMatic photochromic lens platform — same underlying technology category with overlapping distribution through partner opticians.
- CooperVision (CooperCompanies): Major contact lens and specialty vision care company. Adjacent in vision correction but different delivery modality (contact lenses vs spectacles); useful benchmark for specialty vision-care scale and myopia-management product expansion (MiSight).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Rodenstock social profiles
Digital presenceRodenstock compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Rodenstock financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Rodenstock leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Rodenstock subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Rodenstock funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Rodenstock M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Rodenstock
What does Rodenstock do?
Rodenstock designs and manufactures premium individualized ophthalmic lenses — including progressives, single-vision, reading, computer, myopia-control, sunglasses, and sports lenses — together with proprietary biometric measurement instruments (DNEye Scanner) and specialty lens coatings. Products are produced on the basis of biometric eye data using the B.I.G. VISION calculation system, and are sold exclusively through independent partner opticians rather than directly to end consumers.
Is Rodenstock a public or private company?
Rodenstock is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Rodenstock founded?
Rodenstock was founded in 1877. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Rodenstock based?
Rodenstock is headquartered in Saint-quentin-en-yvelines, France, in the Europe region.
How does Rodenstock make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Ophthalmic Lens Sales are the primary driver. The others are customized/Bespoke Lens Manufacturing.
Who are Rodenstock's main competitors?
EssilorLuxottica is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Indo Optical (now Rodenstock subsidiary), Nikon Optical (Nikon-Essilor Co. / Nikon Lenswear), Maui Jim, Shamir Optical Industry, Hoya Corporation (Vision Care), Seiko Optical Products and Carl Zeiss Meditec (ZEISS Vision Care). Emerging players are Transitions Optical (joint venture of Essilor and PPG) and CooperVision (CooperCompanies).
Does Rodenstock have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rodenstock.
What industry is Rodenstock in?
Rodenstock's product category is Ophthalmic Lenses. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAD, Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment), with a secondary code of CRAAAKAH, Eyewear Components & Parts (Lenses excluded). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.