Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1877
Rodenstock is an ophthalmic lens and vision care manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded in 1877. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its product range includes progressive and single-vision lenses, specialty lenses, and frames. In March 2026, Rodenstock acquired NI-VA Lens d.o.o. and DEA Lens Project d.o.o.
Rodenstock at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1877
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 13485
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
149 years in operation (founded 1877).
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Rodenstock is an ophthalmic lens and vision care manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded in 1877. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its product range includes progressive and single-vision lenses, specialty lenses, and frames. In March 2026, Rodenstock acquired NI-VA Lens d.o.o. and DEA Lens Project d.o.o.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1877 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Rodenstock makes
The company holds ISO 13485 certification for its medical device quality management and lists LED-related products among its web-listed offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED (source: rodenstock.com).
Certifications
Rodenstock is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — rodenstock.com
Latest developments
2026-04-14 — BDV Advises Apax Partners-backed Rodenstock Group in the Acquisition of NI-VA Lens and DEA Lens Project | BDV (bdvlegal.com)
2026-03-31 — Rodenstock acquires NI-VA Lens d.o.o. and DEA Lens Project d.o.o. (rodenstock.com)
2026-01-23 — See clearly – live fully (rodenstock.com)
2025-09-30 — New CFO of the Rodenstock Group (rodenstock.com)
2025-05-14 — Growth of the B.I.G. VISION® product portfolio and high demand for MyCon lenses contribute to robust business results (rodenstock.com)
2025-04-16 — New EVP Søren Østergaard and Laurent Saada (rodenstock.com)
Company details
Rodenstock is owned by the private equity firm Apax Partners, and it reported growth in its B.I.G. VISION product portfolio and rising demand for MyCon lenses in May 2025. Rodenstock was founded in 1877, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 149 years in operation (founded 1877). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rodenstock make?
Rodenstock is an ophthalmic lens and vision care manufacturer headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded in 1877. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, medical, industrial-equipment, and consumer-goods industries. Its product range includes progressive and single-vision lenses, specialty lenses, and frames. In March 2026, Rodenstock acquired NI-VA Lens d.o.o. and DEA Lens Project d.o.o.
Where is Rodenstock headquartered?
Rodenstock is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria (33 Elsenheimerstrasse, Munich, Bavaria, 80687).
When was Rodenstock founded?
Rodenstock was founded in 1877.
How big is Rodenstock?
Rodenstock has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Rodenstock hold?
Rodenstock lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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