On 13 January 1947 Hans Strätz and Franz Fremuth laid the foundation stone for Optische Werke Passau, OWP for short. Today we are an internationally operating company with a wide variety of facets and skills. Respected for its exceptional quality, creativity and passionate attention to detail. At home all over the world, on a personal level with other cultures and ways of life. Perfect proportions, balanced shapes and an exciting world of colors give us a feeling of security, provide us with inspiration and feed our soul with the meaning and lightness of being. A perfect product must do just that - without compromise. Our employees are the quintessential factor for our success. Our team of young rebels and experienced experts sets out with courage, determination, attention to detail, creativity, joy and above all with unbridled passion to create eyewear that meets these demands.