Swarovski Optik


Swarovski Optik is a division of the Swarovski group of companies, manufacturing optical instruments. Its headquarters are located in Absam, Tyrol, Austria.

History

Wilhelm Swarovski began producing binoculars in 1935, and this business expanded during World War II. The modern company developed from the Swarovski binocular production factory, and was established as a separate optical company in 1949. During World War II, Swarovski created rifle scopes that were used on the German Mannlicher M1895 and Karabiner 98k rifles.
It specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments in the premium segment of the market, including binoculars, telescopes, rifle scopes, range finders and night sight devices.
The turnover in 2010 was 94 million euro, 90% of which represented exports. The company employs about 700 people.
Swarovski Optik is part of the Swarovski group. Swarovski Optik holds a royal warrant of appointment to Queen Elizabeth II, granted in 2009.

Product Range

Swarovski Optik produces the following series of products.

Binoculars