Menicon Co., Ltd. Overview
Pro stress-test →Menicon Co., Ltd. is Japan's first and largest contact lens manufacturer founded in 1951, the only manufacturer in the world dedicated to all areas of contact lens-related business including material development, lens designing, manufacturing of contact lenses and care solutions. Represented in over 80 countries, the company serves a global market with Vision Care business accounting for approximately 90% of operations.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company focuses on daily disposable (1DAY) lenses and orthokeratology-related lenses as key drivers, supported by a stable domestic revenue base through its membership service, "Mels Plan". In February 2026, Menicon opened its manufacturing plant in Malaysia, strengthening global capacity to meet rising demand for silicone hydrogel products across developed markets.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The Cooper Companies and EssilorLuxottica Société are competitors of Menicon. Menicon competes as a vertically integrated manufacturer offering end-to-end contact lens solutions (materials, design, manufacturing, care products), differentiating itself from larger diversified eyewear conglomerates and specialized lens-only competitors through proprietary material science and a captive membership customer base in Japan.
Industry Context
Menicon Co., Ltd. operates in Contact lens manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1951 · Headquarters: Naka-ku, Japan · Employees: 4,912 · Revenue: $833M · Market cap: $748M