Overview

KRYS Group is a French cooperative group founded in 1966 and headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The group is privately held and operates in optical and hearing health, including retail, lens manufacturing, and hearing aid fitting. Its industry coverage in the record also spans automotive, electric vehicles, medical, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. In May 2026 the company reported that its 2025 revenue exceeded 1.5 billion euros.

At a glance

What KRYS Group makes

The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and according to its public profile it is the only French optical group that manufactures its own glasses lenses in France.

Certifications

KRYS Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — krys-group.com

• ISO 45001 — krys-group.com

• ISO 9001 — krys-group.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-05 — KRYS GROUP s’associe à Rokid pour accélérer l’intégration de l’IA dans l’optique - KRYS GROUP (krys-group.com)

• 2026-09-29 — 👋 Nouvelle implantation en Rhône-Alpes pour KRYS GROUP à HEYRIEUX (38)! | KRYS GROUP DÉVELOPPEMENT (linkedin.com)

• 2026-09-08 — 📢 KRYS GROUP renforce sa présence à Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (86) avec un second magasin. | KRYS GROUP DÉVELOPPEMENT (linkedin.com)

• 2026-05-12 — Résultats 2025 : KRYS GROUP dépasse 1,5 milliard d’euros de chiffre d’affaires, renforce son leadership et active de nouveaux relais de croissance - KRYS GROUP (krys-group.com)

• 2025-11-26 — L'IREF consacre l'Associé Cédric Van Lander pour l'excellence de sa relation client et KRYS GROUP pour son expansion record - KRYS GROUP (krys-group.com)

• 2025-05-16 — KRYS GROUP rachète Seecly : cap sur une optique plus durable - KRYS GROUP (krys-group.com)

Company details

The group is a cooperative with a retail network that includes the Krys and Krys Audition brands, and in October 2026 it announced a partnership with Rokid to integrate AI into optical services. KRYS Group was founded in 1966, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 60 years in operation (founded 1966). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does KRYS Group make?

KRYS Group is a French cooperative group founded in 1966 and headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The group is privately held and operates in optical and hearing health, including retail, lens manufacturing, and hearing aid fitting. Its industry coverage in the record also spans automotive, electric vehicles, medical, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. In May 2026 the company reported that its 2025 revenue exceeded 1.5 billion euros.

Where is KRYS Group headquartered?

KRYS Group is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France (Place de l'Opera, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75009).

When was KRYS Group founded?

KRYS Group was founded in 1966.

How big is KRYS Group?

KRYS Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does KRYS Group hold?

KRYS Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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