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In November 2023, DALLOZ CREATIONS took a major step forward with the acquisition of a BUHLER LEYBOLD machine for PVD thin-film coating technology.

This strategic acquisition has the target to :

• Reinforce its production capacity
• Improve the quality of its thin-film coatings

The BUHLER LEYBOLD machine, known for its precision and efficiency, will enable the application of “ultra-fine” coatings with enhanced uniformity and strength, with our continuous commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This new equipment will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes.

2023 -

NEW THIN-FILM

COATING MACHINE

As a pioneer in polycarbonate lenses, DALLOZ CREATIONS has honored the legacy of Mr. Christian DALLOZ by becoming the first European manufacturer to offer an all-European, bio-circular polycarbonate lens. Certified ISCC PLUS, DALLOZ CREATIONS enters a new era for a more responsible optical industry.

This initiative underlines its commitment to innovation and its desire to contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

2022 -

RW PC 

BIO-CIRCULAR POLYCARBONATE

DALLOZ CREATIONS celebrates a major milestone in its commitment to transparency and sustainable responsibility : obtaining ISCC PLUS certification !

Aware of the challenges given by the “mass balance” approach to sustainable plastics manufacturing, which cannot guarantee the ecological traceability of products, the company has made this certification its priority.

Thanks to ISCC PLUS, it can offer its customers unquestionable assurance that the lenses and screens they buy are manufactured according to rigorous ecological standards.

2022 -

ISCC PLUS

INTERNATIONAL

SUSTAINABILITY AND

CARBON CERTIFICATION 

DALLOZ CREATIONS is proud to be among the pioneers of ecological innovation by offering a biobased polyamide 12 (“BioNylon”), a revolutionary material issued from castor oil. This sustainable material offers an ecological alternative for those seeking environmentally-friendly solutions for their lenses and screens.

PA12 “Bio” is distinguished not only by its plant-based origin, but also by its flexibility and robustness, opening up a whole new range of possibilities.

By adopting this new material, DALLOZ CREATIONS is demonstrating its commitment to contributing to a more sustainable future.

2019 -

BIO PA

The company embarks on new horizons with a renewed vision for the future.

By expanding its product range with more polarized and photochromic lenses and screens, and performance-related options, the company is actively responding to the evolving needs of its customers.

To mark this strategic transformation and its commitment to innovation and quality, it has adopted a new name : DALLOZ CREATIONS.

This change symbolizes its ambition to set industry standards and continue to be at the forefront of optical technology, while remaining true to its heritage of precision and excellence.

2016 -

NEW COMPANY NAME

The company is delighted to announce the launch of its innovative new material : CRIDAL. Between polycarbonate and polyamide, CRIDAL stands out for its compatibility with acetate frames, opening up new creative possibilities for designers. Although not recommended for piercing, this material represents a significant step forward in the expansion of our product range.

The company invites its customers to discover CRIDAL available at particularly attractive prices!

2010 -

CRIDAL

DALLOZ has always dreamed of pushing back the limits of innovation. Today, this dream has become reality: the company now offers to the most prestigious brands, the possibility of integrating precious metals such as 18-carat and 24-carat gold, platinum and other luxury materials on their lenses and screens.

The aim is to provide to the most creative minds the necessary tools to shape tomorrow's trends.

By placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, our company is committed to enabling its partners to distinguish themselves through the exceptional quality of their products.

2008 -

MEYE PRECIOUS

PATENT

CHRISTIAN DALLOZ SUNOPTICS now extends its expertise to the safety market by joining forces with BACOU. Thanks to this collaboration, BACOU-DALLOZ is now in a position to offer a complete range of protective eyewear, meeting the most stringent safety and protection requirements.

This expansion of its skills enables it to serve a wider customer base, offering solutions adapted to the most demanding environments where safety is top priority.

1996 -

CREATION OF

CHRISTIAN DALLOZ

SUNOPTICS 

PART OF BACOU - GROUPE DALLOZ

It was Christian DALLOZ who revolutionized the optical industry by injecting the first polycarbonate lens. Convinced of the material's potential to meet a real market need, Mr. DALLOZ probably couldn't have imagined the extent to which his vision would be adopted worldwide. His innovation opened a new era for all worldwide lens manufacturers, who immediately followed his revolutionary approach. This breakthrough not only transformed optical industry standards, but also set a new benchmark for lens performance and safety.

1980's -

CRIDALON (1ST 

POLYCARBONATE LENSES)

CHRISTIAN DALLOZ Company was founded in 1957 by Mr. Christian DALLOZ, a visionary man who recognized and explored the potential of polycarbonate in optics. By focusing on performance and  innovative technology, Mr. DALLOZ established a solid reputation for his company in the lenses and screens industry. CHRISTIAN DALLOZ has become synonymous of excellence and technological leadership, pursuing its mission to improve the protection of people around the world.

1957 -

CREATION OF THE COMPANY CHRISTIAN DALLOZ

THIN-FILM COATING MACHINE DATING FROM THE 80'S

Today, we are proud to perpetuate the innovation initiated over 65 years ago by Mr. Christian DALLOZ, especially by being the first lenses and screens manufacturer in Europe, certified ISCC PLUS made from 60% plant waste.

1980's -

CRIDALON (1ST 

POLYCARBONATE LENSES)

2022 -

RW PC 

BIO-CIRCULAR POLYCARBONATE

DALLOZ CREATIONS celebrates a major milestone in its commitment to transparency and sustainable responsibility : obtaining ISCC PLUS certification !

Aware of the challenges given by the “mass balance” approach to sustainable plastics manufacturing, which cannot guarantee the ecological traceability of products, the company has made this certification its priority.

Thanks to ISCC PLUS, it can offer its customers unquestionable assurance that the lenses and screens they buy are manufactured according to rigorous ecological standards.

2022 -

ISCC PLUS

INTERNATIONAL

SUSTAINABILITY AND

CARBON CERTIFICATION 

2019 -

NEW COMPANY NAME

DALLOZ CREATIONS is proud to be among the pioneers of ecological innovation by offering a biobased polyamide 12 (“BioNylon”), a revolutionary material issued from castor oil. This sustainable material offers an ecological alternative for those seeking environmentally-friendly solutions for their lenses and screens.

PA12 “Bio” is distinguished not only by its plant-based origin, but also by its flexibility and robustness, opening up a whole new range of possibilities.

By adopting this new material, DALLOZ CREATIONS is demonstrating its commitment to contributing to a more sustainable future.

The company embarks on new horizons with a renewed vision for the future.

By expanding its product range with more polarized and photochromic lenses and screens, and performance-related options, the company is actively responding to the evolving needs of its customers.

To mark this strategic transformation and its commitment to innovation and quality, it has adopted a new name : DALLOZ CREATIONS.

This change symbolizes its ambition to set industry standards and continue to be at the forefront of optical technology, while remaining true to its heritage of precision and excellence.

The company is delighted to announce the launch of its innovative new material : CRIDAL. Between polycarbonate and polyamide, CRIDAL stands out for its compatibility with acetate frames, opening up new creative possibilities for designers. Although not recommended for piercing, this material represents a significant step forward in the expansion of our product range.

The company invites its customers to discover CRIDAL available at particularly attractive prices !

2010 -

CRIDAL

DALLOZ has always dreamed of pushing back the limits of innovation. Today, this dream has become reality: the company now offers to the most prestigious brands, the possibility of integrating precious metals such as 18-carat and 24-carat gold, platinum and other luxury materials on their lenses and screens.

Its aim is to provide the most creative minds the tools they need to shape tomorrow's trends.

By placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, our company is committed to enabling its partners to distinguish themselves through the exceptional quality of their products.

CHRISTIAN DALLOZ SUNOPTICS now extends its expertise to the safety market by joining forces with BACOU. Thanks to this collaboration, BACOU-DALLOZ is now in a position to offer a complete range of protective eyewear, meeting the most stringent safety and protection requirements.

This expansion of its skills enables it to serve a wider customer base, offering solutions adapted to the most demanding environments where safety is top priority.

As a pioneer in polycarbonate lenses, DALLOZ CREATIONS has honored the legacy of Mr. Christian DALLOZ by becoming the first European manufacturer to offer an all-European, bio-circular polycarbonate lens.

Certified ISCC PLUS, DALLOZ CREATIONS enters a new era for a more responsible optical industry.

This initiative underlines its commitment to innovation and its desire to contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

2019 -

BIO PA

It was Christian DALLOZ who revolutionized the optical industry by injecting the first polycarbonate lens. Convinced of the material's potential to meet a real market need, Mr. DALLOZ probably couldn't have imagined the extent to which his vision would be adopted worldwide. His innovation opened a new era for all worldwide lens manufacturers, who were quick to follow his revolutionary approach. This breakthrough not only transformed optical industry standards, but also set a new benchmark for lens performance and safety.

1957 -

CREATION OF THE COMPANY CHRISTIAN DALLOZ

CHRISTIAN DALLOZ Company was founded in 1957 by Mr. Christian DALLOZ, a visionary man who recognized and exploited the potential of polycarbonate in optics. By focusing on performance and  innovative technology, Mr. DALLOZ established a solid reputation for his company in the lenses and screens industry. CHRISTIAN DALLOZ has become synonymous of excellence and technological leadership, pursuing its mission to improve the protection of people around the world.

2008 -

MEYE PRECOUS

PATENT

2023 -

NEW THIN-FILM

COATING MACHINE

1996 - 

CREATION OF CHRISTIAN DALLOZ SUNOPTICS - PART OF BACOU - DALLOZ GROUP

Today, we are proud to perpetuate the innovation initiated over 65 years ago by Mr. Christian DALLOZ, especially by being the first lenses and screens manufacturer in Europe, certified ISCC PLUS made from 60% plant waste.

In November 2023, DALLOZ CREATIONS took a major step forward with the acquisition of a BUHLER LEYBOLD machine for PVD thin-film coating technology.

This strategic acquisition has the target to :

• Reinforce its production capacity
• Improve the quality of its thin-film coatings

The BUHLER LEYBOLD machine, known for its precision and efficiency, will enable the application of “ultra-fine” coatings with enhanced uniformity and strength, with our continuous commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This new equipment will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes.

Route de Genève, 39200 Saint-Claude

+33 (0)3-84-41-71-00 

Our innovation, your satisfaction.