Walman Optical Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1915

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 265

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 3

Walman Optical General Information

Description

Operator of optical laboratories and supplier of ophthalmic instrumentations dedicated to enabling eye care professionals to offer improved patient care. The company serves a highly recurring customer base through its network of 35 facilities in the United States, including prescription lens surfacing and finishing labs, and hubs for the distribution of ophthalmic instruments, frames, and other vision care products.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 801 12th Avenue North
  • Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • United States
+1 (612)
Primary Industry
Therapeutic Devices
Other Industries
Other Devices and Supplies
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 801 12th Avenue North
  • Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • United States
+1 (612)

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Walman Optical Valuation & Funding

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Post-Val Status Debt

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Walman Optical Patents

Walman Optical Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20210102029-A1 Fast curing tintable optical coating Active 29-Jun-2018
US-11034798-B2 Fast curing tintable optical coating Active 29-Jun-2018
US-10865327-B2 Tintable abrasion resistant compositions Active 29-Jun-2018
US-20200002570-A1 Tintable abrasion resistant compositions Active 29-Jun-2018
CA-3104446-A1 Tintable abrasion resistant compositions Active 29-Jun-2018 C09D5/00
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Walman Optical Signals

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Walman Optical Acquisitions (3)

Walman Optical’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Eye Care Alliance. The deal was made on 08-Jul-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Eye Care Alliance 08-Jul-2016 Merger/Acquisition Diagnostic Equipment
Nouveau Eyewear 01-Dec-2015 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
Black Pearl Vision 01-Jan-2007 Merger/Acquisition Personal Products
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Walman Optical Exits (1)

Walman Optical’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2007 from Black Pearl Vision. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Black Pearl Vision 01-Jan-2007 Completed
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Walman Optical Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Eye Care Alliance Apex, NC 2009
Nouveau Eyewear Carrollton, TX 1985
America's Doctor Of Optometry Minneapolis, MN 1981

Walman Optical FAQs

  • When was Walman Optical founded?

    Walman Optical was founded in 1915.

  • Where is Walman Optical headquartered?

    Walman Optical is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

  • What is the size of Walman Optical?

    Walman Optical has 265 total employees.

  • What industry is Walman Optical in?

    Walman Optical’s primary industry is Therapeutic Devices.

  • Is Walman Optical a private or public company?

    Walman Optical is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Walman Optical?

    The current valuation of Walman Optical is .

  • What is Walman Optical’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Walman Optical is .

  • When was Walman Optical acquired?

    Walman Optical was acquired on 01-Mar-2022.

  • Who acquired Walman Optical?

    Walman Optical was acquired by EssilorLuxottica.

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