Headquartered in Fuerth, Germany with its U.S. distribution center in Cranston, RI, family-owned UVEX is the number one selling sport optic in Europe, the world’s leading goggle manufacturer and an innovator in helmets for ski, snowboard, bike and motocross. The 80-year-old company became world renowned in the 1950s when it pioneered ultraviolet (UV) protection. Thanks to groundbreaking advances in synthetic lens coating and processing, UVEX provides the latest in optical safety, comfort and design to professional and amateur athletes of all types throughout the world. More World Cup skiers wear UVEX helmets and goggles than any other brand, and UVEX-partner athletes brought home a whopping 39 medals from the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino.