Walman

Walman is a century-old, employee-owned ophthalmic company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1915, it is the largest independent ophthalmic company in the United States, employing over 1,000 people across more than 40 branch offices. The company generates annual revenues between $300 million and $500 million. Walman operates through six main divisions, providing a wide range of services and products in the eyewear and eye care industry. These include Walman Optical, which offers optical lab services and produces prescription lenses; ADO Practice Solutions, a support group for eye care providers; X-Cel Special Contacts, a manufacturer of custom contact lenses; Walman Instruments, a distributor of diagnostic tools; Imagewear, which manufactures eyeglass frames; and Ultra Optics, specializing in advanced lens coatings. The company serves a diverse customer base, including independent and retail eye care providers, and has established significant partnerships, such as with Luxottica’s EyeMed Vision Care division.

• Employees 71
• Founded 1915
• Annual Revenue $28069000