Transitions Optical

Transitions Optical is a US-based company known for manufacturing photochromic lenses founded in 1990. In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses. From inception the company has been a joint venture between PPG Industries (51%) and Essilor (49%). In April 2014, Essilor acquired the entire stake of PPG in Transitions. Throughout the 1990s, the firm established offices in Europe, Asia/Pacific, South America, Australia and Canada. It has more than 1,500 employees worldwide and offices throughout 15 countries.

Transitions Optical

Transitions Optical is a US-based company known for manufacturing photochromic lenses founded in 1990. In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses. From inception the company has been a joint venture between PPG Industries (51%) and Essilor (49%). In April 2014, Essilor acquired the entire stake of PPG in Transitions. Throughout the 1990s, the firm established offices in Europe, Asia/Pacific, South America, Australia and Canada. It has more than 1,500 employees worldwide and offices throughout 15 countries.