OBERON

Oberon was founded in 1978 by Jack Hirschmann to offer a personal protection line of products. It began with the creation of the innovative Face-Fit® face shield. This design ushered in the idea that face shields could be made to protect the user from specific and unique hazards. Later, Oberon was approached by NASA to create a solution to the blinding effects of UV radiation during early space flights. Preliminary tests demonstrated goggles would be too bulky to be worn inside helmets, so a thin layer of gold was applied to the astronaut's visors. This technology gave rise to Oberon's "Gold Shield" and was found to be useful in space, but also provided solutions for radiant heat hazards in the workplace commonly found in foundries and steel mills... Oberon is not just a manufacturing company, we are an engineering company that develops innovative electrical safety solutions. We participate on many national standards committees and have a team of experts who strive every day to..

Also known as: Oberon Company

Primary location: North Dartmouth United States