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Automation Machinery ManufacturingSt. Gallen, Switzerland51-200 Employees
Optrel AG is a Swiss manufacturer that specializes in active eye protection and related opto-electronic safety systems, with applications in welding, grinding, and healthcare. Based in Wattwil in the St. Gallen region, the company was founded in 1986 and serves an international customer base. Its core products include protective equipment such as auto-darkening filters for welders and other protective systems designed to enhance safety and efficiency in demanding work environments. The business operates as a mid-sized player in the automation machinery sector, focusing on user-centered solutions. Optrel emphasizes serving user needs and incorporating customer feedback into development, and pursues partnerships to establish technology standards. A notable product development in recent years was the 2021 launch of Swiss Air, a powered air-purifying respirator.