Hoya

Hoya Corporation, located in Tokyo, began as a lens and other optical device producer in 1941 before expanding into the developing healthcare and information technology industries.

HOYA has expanded into new business sectors that leverage the promise of modern optics technology since its founding in 1941 as Japan's first specialist maker of optical glass. Through the growth of its diversified business operations, which include Information Technologies, Eye Care, Medical, and Imaging Systems, the firm has continued to flourish as a worldwide corporation. HOYA will continue to maximize corporate value for the benefit of all company stakeholders, as stated in its corporate mission: "Dedicated to innovation in information technology, lifestyles, and culture, HOYA envisions a world where everyone can enjoy the good life while living in harmony with nature."

The Japanese company currently manufactures endoscopes, laparoscopic surgical equipment, intraocular lenses, prosthetic fillers, and orthopaedic implants in addition to spectacles and contact lenses. Hoya reported $5.3 billion in yearly sales in 2020 and employs around 36,800 people worldwide.

Founded: 1941
Headquarters: Tacoma, Washington
Website: https://www.hoya.co.jp/english/index.html