The hinge company

Over 120 years of experience in precision craftsmanship define the fine difference in our products. Discover how our eyewear components redefine comfort and safety.

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200

Patents

100 million

Hinges

550

Employees

10

Locations

About us
The future of precision since 1904

Our passion for hinges and our pursuit of perfection are the essentials of our product development. We create solutions that are both practical and innovative.

OBE GMBH

Worldwide present

Sustainable

CO2-neutral in 2040

Solutions

Our expertise for your perfection

We complement our core competence in creating comfort in both flex and non-flex frames with customised solutions.

flexUno Technology

Robust yet easily inclinable spring hinges are developed based on the flexUno concept.

Safety Screws & Space Screws

We provide proven screws for the smallest connections, ensuring maximum reliability in both fixed and moving applications without loosening over time.

Exclusive Wires

Wires can be easily personalised with us. Explore the possibilities of shaping your exclusive wire according to our modular system.

Tailor-Made

On request we will work with you on new hinge concepts that can be brought into series production thanks to a variety of manufacturing technologies.

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25.-28.09.2026 | Paris
HALL 6 - STAND L166

Smartglasses
High-tech hinges of the future

Our hinges are ideally suited for advanced smart glasses - robust and stylish, designed to integrate the latest technology in your smart glasses.

Sustainability

CO2-Neutral by 2040

Traditionally ecological, forward-looking sustainable: For over two decades, we have been actively committed to environmental protection and are striving for a CO2-neutral future.

Environmental Management

Certified since 1996; focused on resource efficiency and circular economy

Recycling

Complete disposal of metal chips; use of recycled materials

Circular Systems

Closed production cycles; 60% reduction in lubricants

Energy Management

Reduced consumption through green electricity and efficient technologies

Water Management

Reduced water consumption by 65% through innovative treatment

Materials

Avoidance of lead-containing substances; use of environmentally friendly alternatives

Product Development

Designed for durability and environmentally friendly disposal

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News from the world of hinges

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Company · July 16, 2026
Where Tradition Meets Innovation – OBE Supports the Eyewear Designers of Tomorrow
How do you reinterpret the Black Forest for the future? This was the inspiring challenge taken on by the 4th semester students of the Accessory Design program at Pforzheim University.
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Company · July 16, 2026
29th OBE Designer Workshop – Creativity, Innovation and Valuable Exchange
The 29th OBE Designer Workshop once again brought together designers, product developers and industry experts to discuss the future of eyewear.
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Company · July 10, 2026
Globale Sales Meeting
This summer, OBE welcomed its international representatives to its Global Sales Meeting in Ispringen. The OBE team, together with participants from Italy, Hong Kong, France and Japan, discussed the latest developments in the international eyewear market.
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Locally rooted &
globally active

Worldwide at your service: With 550 employees across 10 locations on 2 continents. Get in touch with us. We are here to assist you with advice and support.

Germany
China
France
Hong Kong
India
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Headquarters

Discover OBE

Locally rooted &
globally active

Worldwide at your service: With 550 employees across 10 locations on 2 continents. Get in touch with us. We are here to assist you with advice and support.

Germany
China
France
Hong Kong
India
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Headquarters