1926
Founding of ‘‘Optical Industrial Institution“ by Mr. Philipp M. Winter in Fürth / Germany

1960 ‘‘Winter Shareholding for Optic and Eyeprotection“ - Mr. Rainer Winter is appointed as Managing Director. First use of the brand name ‘‘uvex‘“. 1980 Manufacturing and Distribution subsidiary - USA / Canada.

1988
UVEX (UK) LTD was established

1994 Positive restructure increases the market orientation of the Group Companies:
- UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH
- UVEX SPORTS GmbH & Co. KG
- ALPINA INT. Sport + Optik Vertr. Ges.m.b.H
- FILTRAL GmbH & Co. Vertr. KG

The Holding Management takes over the company:
UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG 2001 This is the year of the 75th company anniversary. The uvex group is entering the new Millennium with confidence supported by exciting innovation. Total employees - 1700 2004 uvex takes over LASERVISION laser protection specialists 2005 UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH expands by opening a subsidiary in China
uvex academy opens – unique education and training centre in Furth, Germany