In Fürth, Bavaria, uvex designs and manufactures premium-quality, high-performance safety eyewear, including safety spectacles, goggles, prescription glasses, and laser protection eyewear. The facility holds certifications under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, and it utilises cutting-edge technology along with strategic collaborations to create innovative, forward-looking products and solutions.
The uvex safety eyewear manufacturing facility has recently undergone several key upgrades to enhance efficiency and sustainability. This includes the installation of new energy-efficient flood cells, which contribute to reduced energy consumption. A new and improved coating system has been introduced to enhance product quality and performance. Additionally, the compressed-air system has been optimised to improve operational efficiency, and the power distribution infrastructure within the production area has been completely renewed to support modern manufacturing demands.
Our long-standing commitment to sustainability
2013
Installation of central cooling system, replacing multiple smaller units with one streamlined, high-efficiency solution.
2014
Use of renewable green energy powers 98.4% of our factory.
2014
New heat recovery system captures excess heat from operations and repurposes it into power.
2018
New recycling centre designed to process and repurpose more materials, reduce waste and lower our carbon footprint.
2020
Energy-efficient LED lighting in our factory reduces our environmental impact and creates a better working environment.
2021
In-house distillation of ethanol as a smart circular solution that reduces waste and maximises reuse.
2023
Streamlined central material supply for a more efficient, environmental way to manage raw materials across production.
2024
Upgraded to energy-optimised injection moulding which boosts both performance and environmental responsibility.
Future projects
Our focus is on investments in new process technology to reduce water and energy consumption even further.
Durability of our products and the use of natural based raw materials will be a key element for us.
