What inspires us
Highlights | Sustainability
Eyewear production gas-free from April 2026We are completely eliminating fossil natural gas at our Linz location. By electrifying key production steps, our eyewear production will operate 100% without fossil natural gas starting in April 2026. This will save us several hundred megawatt-hours of natural gas and more than 100 tons of CO₂ annually.
April 22, 2026
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Christian Bachler to join Silhouette Group as CEOThe Silhouette Group has appointed Christian Bachler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Executive Board, effective April 13, 2026. With Christian Bachler, the Silhouette Group is gaining an internationally experienced leader with proven expertise in the consumer goods and lifestyle industries.
April 13, 2026
Brand
NEUBAU celebrates 10 YearsWe have reason to celebrate: Our progressive brand NEUBAU is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. A milestone that stands not only for growth, but for a clear stance, responsible design, and long-lasting quality—Made in Austria.
February 9, 2026
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Clear Vision on Gray DaysFor World Sight Day: 100% Silhouette stands for precision, comfort, and lightness – for clear vision and relaxed seeing, even on gray days.
October 9, 2025
Highlights | Sustainability
Three years of carbon-neutral eyewear production with compensationSince 2022, our eyewear production has been CO₂-neutral – verified by TÜV Austria. But for us, reduction comes before compensation: in seven years, we have already cut our emissions by more than 50% and continue to work consistently toward producing eyewear sustainably and climate-friendly.
September 7, 2025
Highlights | Sustainability
Milestone Achieved: 1,000,000 kg of CO₂ Saved!A big step for climate protection – and a powerful message from Linz. On July 7, 2025, our photovoltaic systems at the Linz site reached a major milestone: Since being put into operation in 2020, they have saved over 1,000,000 kilograms of CO₂. This is not just a success for us as a company, but also an active contribution to global climate protection.
July 7, 2025
Highlights | Sustainability
World Environment Day 2025 – Beat Plastic PollutionFor World Environment Day 2025, under the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution," the Silhouette Group is sending a powerful message: As a trailblazer in the eyewear industry, we demonstrate that outstanding product quality and true environmental responsibility are not a contradiction - but a win for the environment, retailers and consumers alike.
June 5, 2025
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100 Years of Vision: The Legacy of our FoundersAm 21. März 2025 feierten wir im Headquarter in Linz den 100. Geburtstag zweier außergewöhnlicher Visionäre – Arnold und Anneliese Schmied.
March 21, 2025
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HOUSE OF SILHOUETTEOn November 27, the dazzling pre-opening of the HOUSE OF SILHOUETTE took place in Vienna. Around 170 invited guests immersed themselves in a world of interactive experiences, visionary design, and a unique atmosphere. Starting December 2, the store will open its doors to everyone eager to experience the future of vision.
November 28, 2024
Highlights | Sustainability
Silhouette Group wins ALC Inclusion Award 2024The Austrian premium eyewear manufacturer impressed the jury in the demanding, three-stage selection process and was awarded the ALC Integration Prize for Upper Austria. This is further proof of the strong commitment and pioneering role of the Silhouette Group in the fields of integration and innovation!
October 23, 2024
Corporate press releases
The Silhouette Group is an internationally successful family-run company that has been designing and producing the finest eyewear in the world since 1964.
December 13, 2022
On October 5, 2022, at the Palais Kaufmännischer Verein, the Silhouette Group was awarded 1st place as Austria’s Leading Company 2022.
October 6, 2022
For 58 years, the Silhouette Group has been a driving force for innovation —including when it comes to environmental protection. For example, the Silhouette Group has installed large-scale solar panels to produce its own electricity.
September 7, 2022
As a family business, the Silhouette Group thinks long-term and has the future of the planet in mind. Since September 2022, the company’s eyewear production is carbon neutral thanks to carbon reduction actions and offsetting projects.
September 7, 2022
Which companies have done the best job at overcoming the challenged brought on by the global pandemic? That was the central question behind the Company of the Year 2022 survey.
March 29, 2022
Silhouette press releases
Our core brand is the global market leader in premium rimless eyewear, and has also made a unique impact on the full-rim eyewear market in recent years. Silhouette eyewear has it all: prescription eyewear, sunglasses with or without prescription, and rimless, full-rim or half-rim models; all with ultra-light design, unparalleled comfort, in high-quality materials and in a limitless range of shapes, colors and designs.
Any questions?
Dr. Anja Strejcek
Head of PR and Communication
Silhouette International Schmied AG
Ellbognerstrasse 24
4020 Linz, Austria
a.strejcek@silhouette.com
T: +43 732 3848 - 476
M: +43 664 2376934