Superior quality German optical glass and Romanian high precision
craftsmanship with over 100 years tradition, are joined under
one roof. At IOR-Bucuresti, the Romanian tradition in manufacturing
the highest quality optics started in the late 1800's. During
the last 45 years, as the "sister" and partner company
to the original Carl Zeiss-Jena from Germany, IOR - Bucuresti
developed some of the most advanced technologies in the optical
field.
In 1936, Malaxa - corp, Optique de le
Vollois and Bernard - Turnne, 3 of the most dynamic European
companies at the time, joined forces and formed IOR - Bucuresti,
the leading military optics manufacturer in central Europe.
1937 - 1945: during the dark days of war
and German occupation, most of the production at ior was
structured on manufacturing high precision military field
optics (binoculars, sniper scopes, altimeters and compasses)
and aiming apparatus for fighter planes. Submarine periscopes,
giant naval anti-aircraft binoculars, artillery trench rangefinders.
Etc.
1967: ior starts expanding its collaboration
with giant German manufacturers Carl Zeiss-Jena, Pentagon,
and Scnneider.
1975: IOR is completely refurbished with
the latest technology. A second plant is opened (IOR II)
and IOR Bucuresti starts a new level of collaboration with
German companies: Carl Zeiss Jena, Leitz and Leica producing
a wide variety of optical systems and assemblies, at the
highest quality standards in the world.
1978: IOR is one of the largest suppliers
of military optics.
1989: IOR enters new fields of opto-electronics,
thermovision (infrared techniques) etc.
1993: IOR and Valdada join efforts and
introduce the sporting product line to the U.S. market.
2003: IOR celebrates 67 years of tradition
and excellence and 10 years in the USA.
