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KEY NUMBERS

143
EMPLOYEES
14 000
CLIENTS
100
RETAILERS
3 500 000
GLASSES SOLD
43 000 000 €
PROFIT MARGIN
950
EXPEDITIONS / DAYS
4
FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES
70
COUNTRIES

KEY DATES

1995

Founded in 1995 by François Fort, Opal began its activity by positioning itself on the children’s eyewear market.

1999

The Ophthal company joins OPAL and becomes Opal Direct by bringing new expertise to the group: private label products at low prices, notably the Owlet collection n°1 on the 2nd pair market.

2002

Launch of new license collections that further accelerate the company’s development.

2005

OPAL launches its own brand of LAPO optical frames, then will launch its own brand of sunglasses in 2011: HENKO

2007

OPAL is setting up its head office in a new 1500 m2 building in the heart of the Vaise district (Lyon 9th district).

2009

Development through external growth with the acquisition of SIMOP’s frames department. This acquisition allows OPAL to become the European leader in optical frames for children and adolescents.

2010

Acquisition of Disney licensing rights and launch of the opal.fr e-commerce site for opticians.

2015

Acquisition of a majority stake in Demetz, the market leader in sports eyewear.

2016

Frozen and Avengers join the brand portfolio and a new collection against blue light (Oblue) is created.

2017

Opening of the first foreign subsidiary: Opal Canada in Montreal, and launch of the Star Wars collection.

2018

Within Opal Direct: launch of the Oclip range, one frame for three clips. Opening of the 2nd Opal subsidiary abroad: Ivkopal in Germany.

2019

In 2019, Opal invested in French manufacturing through the launch of the Berenice collection and completed its offer with My Opal Lab, a new equipment service (frames + lenses) delivered assembled.