The uvex group has taken up the simple-sounding but centrally important idea of "Protecting People". To this end, the company develops high-quality, innovative products that protect people during sports, leisure and work. In doing so, uvex focuses on innovative technologies, the highest safety standards and reliable quality assurance.The family-owned company based in Fürth was founded in 1926 and has been operating internationally for decades. With 2,300 employees and 47 subsidiaries in 20 countries, uvex strives to carry out production in Germany and Europe as well as keeping their development in Germany. The Uvex safety group, uvex sports group (consisting of uvex sports & Alpina) and Filtral belong to UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG. uvex sport plays a key role in shaping the brand image and offers protective accessories and supplies for winter, equestrian and cycling, including sports glasses, helmets and gloves. uvex equips over 1,000 top athletes as a partner.