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Transitions Optical is a U.S.-based company known for manufacturing photochromic lenses. The company was founded in 1990.[1]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Optical; Eyewear, eyeglass, Lenses |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Chrystel Barranger (President of Photochromics) |
| Products | Photochromic lenses |
Number of employees | 320 |
| Parent | Essilor |
| Website | www |
In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses.[2] From inception the company has been a joint venture between PPG Industries (51%) and Essilor (49%).[3][4] In April 2014, Essilor acquired the entire stake of PPG in Transitions.[5]
From 2009 to 2012, Transitions Optical was the title sponsor of the Transitions Championship, a PGA Tour event held at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.[6][7] The firm was the Official Eyewear of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.[8] It also sponsors pro cycling Team Garmin-Cervelo.[9]