Dearer Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Advanced Contact Lens Manufacturing Hub in Shanghai
June 14, 2025 - Dearer Group marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its new cutting-edge contact lens production facility in Shanghai's Baoshan District. Spanning 63,396.88 square meters, this strategic expansion represents the company's largest manufacturing investment to date, boasting an annual production capacity of 700 million lenses.
The integrated complex will combine a dedicated R&D center with automated manufacturing lines, specializing in:
Innovative contact lens technologies
Colored and clear lens production
OEM/ODM services for custom designs
Emerging product categories including toric, multifocal and ortho-k lenses
Lens care solution development
"Quality First remains our guiding principle," stated the company leadership during the ceremony attended by municipal officials and project partners. "This facility will serve as our innovation hub for next-generation vision correction products."
The factory incorporates employee-focused amenities including dining facilities, recreation areas and on-site accommodations. When fully operational, the Shanghai plant will generate over 800 skilled positions in optical manufacturing and research.
Key operational advantages:
ISO-certified cleanroom environments
Automated production systems
Vertical integration from R&D to finished products
Sustainable manufacturing practices
This expansion strengthens Dearer Group's position as a leading global contact lens manufacturer while supporting growing demand for specialized vision correction solutions worldwide. The Shanghai facility is scheduled to commence trial production in Q1 2026.