The Schneider Group specializes in the development and production of high-performance optics. It produces lenses and filters for film, photography, and industrial applications. Founded in 1913, as a mechanical shop for optical lenses, Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH is a worldwide market leader in high-quality lenses and precision engineering. Global headquarters located in in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. US headquarters located in Hauppauge New York.