Based in Portland, OR, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in 1965 with the creation of the first-ever goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. In the early years, founder Dr. Bob Smith, an orthodontist by trade, made goggles by hand using dental tools, foam and glue. Before he struck a deal for manufacturing of Smith goggles in the late 60's, Smith would often trade his creations for lift tickets. These early prototypes were usually manufactured by Smith and friends around the kitchen table.
Today, Smith Optics has become synonymous with innovative, durable, top-quality products in the eyewear and goggle market. The company is also recognized for its unparalleled team roster, which boasts some of the top names in biking, motocross, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding and wakeboarding. Like many other companies, Smith utilizes team input as a key element of new product introductions. In addition, however, Smith athletes are actively involved in the development process for performance testing and coloration selection.
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Company Details
- Employees
- 326
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 220 Se Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland,oregon 97214,united States
- Phone
- 888-206-2995
- Industry
- Sporting Goods Manufacturing
- NAICS
-
Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
- Website
- smithoptics.com
- Keywords
- Sports Eyewear, Goggles, Sunglasses, Hemets.
- HQ
- Portland, Oregon
Smith Optics Questions
Smith Optics's helpline number is 888-206-2995
Smith Optics's website is smithoptics.com
Smith Optics's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/smith-sport-optics
Smith Optics has
326 employees.
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employees at Smith Optics.
Smith Optics's industry is
Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Smith Optics's top competitors are
Black Diamond Equipment,
The North Face,
Backcountry,
Oakley,
Patagonia,
Arc'teryx Equipment,
Salomon,
Outdoor Research,
Dakine,
Burton Snowboards.
Smith Optics's categories are Sporting Goods Manufacturing
Smith Optics's founding year is 1965
