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OpticsPlanet, Inc. Press Info

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Current Press Releases

Check out the latest exciting news from OpticsPlanet, Inc! OpticsPlanet is on the forefront of internet retailers and on this page you can learn about the latest news about our exciting product offerings and other major announcements. Check back often for new and exciting announcements. OpticsPlanet is the web's leading retailer of binoculars, sunglasses, telescopes, rifle scopes, range finders and other sport optics equipment. To find out more about OpticsPlanet, check out our About Us page and you can also learn about the many great reasons to Why Buy From Us.

May 9, 2012 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Ranks as the #166 Largest Internet Retailer

OpticsPlanet yet again makes a move up the Internet Retailer Top 500 list, from #182 to #166. This marks the sixth consecutive improvement on the yearly list of top online retailers.
April 25, 2012 OpticsPlanet Brings the Streamlight TLR-4 Laser/Light Combo to Its Network of Stores

The Streamlight TLR-4 Weapon Light/Laser Sight Combo is a compact option for shooters who want to add a powerful flashlight and an effective laser to their firearm. OpticsPlanet is proud to bring this fantastic new weapon accessory to their store.
February 20, 2012 OpticsPlanet Brings Pro Hear by Pro-Ears to their Stores

OpticsPlanet has added a brand new line of hearing enhancers to their stores. The Pro Hear family by Pro-Ears offers high quality noise reduction and sound enhancement for hunters, outdoorsmen and urban dwellers who want a more balance hearing experience.
January 16, 2012 OpticsPlanet's GearExpert is Going to SHOT Show

OpticsPlanet’s latest information outlet, GearExpert.com, will be providing up to the minute news on all the brands and products on display at SHOT Show 2012.
January 10, 2012 New Knife Brands Come To OpticsPlanet

Tool Logic and SOG have come to OpticsPlanet. These incredible knives give hunters, campers, military and law enforcement professionals and enthusiasts outstanding new knife and tool options.
December 27, 2011 OpticsPlanet Adds Revision Goggle Kits to their Stores

Revision Eyewear are known for their incredible durability and lasting performance. Their latest ballistic goggles are now available at OpticsPlanet!
November 23, 2011 The Chicago Tribune Recognizes OpticsPlanet as a Top Workplace

Because of their stellar work environment and high level of employee satisfaction, the Chicago Tribune has named OpticsPlanet as one of the Top Workplaces of 2011.
November 10, 2011 Opticsplanet Announces The Addition of Polaroid Eyewear to its Network of Stores

OpticsPlanet has brought another brand of top quality 3D glasses and polarized sunglasses to its network of stores with Polaroid Eyewear.
November 7, 2011 Opticsplanet Announces The 2011 Brilliance Award Winners
OpticsPlanet's annual Brilliance Awards have yet again named the best brands and products for a wide range of product categories. Awards were determined by popular votes and industry experts.
November 2, 2011 OpticsPlanet Brings Crimson Trace Laserguard to its Stores
Crimson Trace's latest line of amazing weapon mounted flashlights, the Lightguard, has come to OpticsPlanet.
October 19, 2011 OpticsPlanet Expands their Campus by Adding a New Wing in Buffalo Grove, IL
OpticsPlanet is proud to announce the addition of a new wing to their campus in Buffalo Grove, IL.
September 22, 2011 OpticsPlanet has been Named in the Inc. 500|5000 List Yet Again
OpticsPlanet has once more been named one of the fastest growing companies in the US by Inc. in their annual Top 500|5000 list.
September 18, 2011 Nikon Monarch 3 Binoculars Come to OpticsPlanet's Network of Stores
The Nikon Monarch 3 is a perfect fit for hunters and birders for their tough but lightweight design, exceptional optics and amazing price.
August 31, 2011 The OpticsPlanet Exclusive Celestron Telescopes and Spotting Scopes are Back by Popular Demand
Hunters, astronomers and outdoorsmen all love the exceptional quality and low prices of these exclusive Celestron Spotting Scopes and Telescopes.
August 22, 2011 OPMOD Announces the Release of EOTech MPO-II and MPO-III Holographic Weapon Sights
OpticsPlanet's line of OPMOD products has just released the EOTech MPO-II and MPO-III Holographic Weapon Sights. These sights cannot be found anywhere else.
July 18, 2011 OpticsPlanet Brings Mission First Tactical to Their Stores
  The improved accuracy and stability provided by Mission First Tactical give another great weapons enhancement solution to OpticsPlanet.
July 12, 2011 OpticsPlanet Delivers New Shooting Protection from Howard Leight
OpticsPlanet's latest addition Howard Leight protective eyewear and earwear keep shooters safe on the range, battlefield, or out hunting.
July 11, 2011 OpticsPlanet Gives Divers a Photography Option from Sealife
OpticsPlanet now helps you capture undersea memories with Sealife Digital Cameras - Test to withstand depths of 200 Feet!
July 7, 2011 OpticsPlanet Brings Sunwayman To Their Stores
OpticsPlanet is happy to announce the inclusion of Sunwayman products to their selection of Flashlights and Accessories.
July 7, 2011 OpticsPlanet now Carries Leupold's RCX Trail Cameras
OpticsPlanet now satisfies your hunting needs even when you’re away from your favorite hunting grounds with the Leupold RCX Trail Cameras.
July 6 , 2011 OpticsPlanet is running a Bushnell Speedster III Video Contest
  Create a video and submit to Youtube to win a Bushnell Speedster III and Speedscreen or other great prizes from OpticsPlanet.com and Radarguns.com!
June 21, 2011 Celestron Recognizes OpticsPlanet as Top 10 Dealer for 2010
  OpticsPlanet has been recognized as a Celestron Top 10 Dealer for 2010.
June 20, 2011 OpticsPlanet Reaches Distribution Deal with GSM
  OpticsPlanet is now a retailer of the GSM family of brands including Stealth Cam, American Hunter, Cyclops and others.
June 14, 2011 OpticsPlanet now a Distributor for Maui Jim Eyewear
  OpticsPlanet is proud to add another premium eyewear brand to our collection, with the arrival of Maui Jim Sunglasses at OpticsPlanet.com
June 7, 2011 OpticsPlanet Announces Top 500 Internet Retailer Ranking...Again
  OpticsPlanet is pleased to announce our 3rd consecutive year as a top 200 Internet Retailer.
Mar 11, 2011 OpticsPlanet to Hold Chicago Job Fair
  OpticsPlanet will be holding a career fair to find candidates for our many new positions.
Feb 11, 2011 OpticsPlanet Announces Launch of DiscountMassageChairs.com
  Announcing the launch of DiscountMassageChairs.com; an online store selling a variety of massage and relaxation products.
Jan 17, 2011 OpticsPlanet Announces Launch of GunCases.com
  OpticsPlanet has launched GunCases.com; an online niche store specializing in gun storage and accessories.
Jan 4, 2011 OPMOD Brand Releases New Multi-Function Double Rifle Case
  The OPMOD Brand has released its second product - a multi-functional rifle case/drag bag/shooters mat.
Nov 18, 2010 OpticsPlanet Releases 2010 Brilliance Awards
  OpticsPlanet announces the 2010 Brilliance Award Winners!
Aug. 1, 2010 OpticsPlanet Announces Partnership With Pocket Radar
  OpticsPlanet to distribute Pocket Radar products
June 29, 2010 Announcing EOTECH OPMOD EXPS2 Weapon Sight
  OpticsPlanet has partnered with EOTech to release the OPMOD EXPS2 - exclusively at OpticsPlanet.
June 18, 2010 OpticsPlanet To Offer NcSTAR Products
  OpticsPlanet introduces VISM rifle scopes from NcSTAR
June 18, 2010 OpticsPlanet Partners With Brite-Strike Tactical
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. now to offer products from Brite-Strike Tactical
May 25, 2010 OpticsPlanet Named Top Among Top 500 Online Retailers
  Internet Retailer's 2010 Top 500 Guide places OpticsPlanet at 185, up twelve spots from 2009
Mar. 09, 2010 Acquires Six Premium Domain Names Including Rangefinders.com, GunCabinets.com & Gun-Safes.com
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. acquires new gun storage and range finding related domains from WebSalesGroup
Feb. 23, 2010 Honored as 2009 Dealer of the Year by Blackhawk!
  Blackhawk! Products Group, Leading Manufacturer of Holsters, Tactical Vests, Tactical Bags, Tactical Footwear and other Tactical Gear, Names OpticsPlanet as its top retailer for the second consecutive year.
Feb. 22, 2010 OpticsPlanet, Inc Announces Partnership with Nikon Microscopes
  OpticsPlanet Adds Nikon Microscopes and Nikon Microscope Parts!
Feb. 19, 2010 OpticsPlanet.net adds Torrey Pines Logic Brand to their Night Vision Stock
  OpticsPlanet teams up with Torrey Pines Logic for Great Savings!
Feb. 18, 2010 Suncloud Polarized Optics names OpticsPlanet as an Authorized Dealer
  OpticsPlanet now an Authorized Dealer of Sunglasses Manufacturer Suncloud Optics
Feb. 18, 2010 OpticsPlanet is now an Authorized Dealer of Outers Gun Cleaning Kits and accessories
  OpticsPlanet announced as an Authorized Dealer of Outers Gun Cleaning Kits and accessories
Feb. 17, 2010 Opticsplanet.com Takes Trail Cameras To The Next Level w/ Leaf River Cameras
  OpticsPlanet is now an Authorized Dealer of Trail Cameras Manufactured By Leaf River
Feb. 17, 2010 LaserLyte announces OpticsPlanet as an Authorized Dealer of Laser Sights and Bore Sights
  OpticsPlanet now an Authorized Dealer of Laser Sight and Bore Sight Manufacturer LaserLyte
Feb. 16, 2010 Shooters Ridge Announces Partnership with OpticsPlanet
  Optics Leader Becomes Authorized Dealer for Shooter's Ridge Shooting Systems
Feb. 16, 2010 OpticsPlanet, inc Announces New Partnership with Evolution Gun Works
  OpticsPlanet now an Authorized Dealer of shooting targets, traps and hearing protection from Champion Targets
Feb. 15, 2010 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Announces the Addition of Eagle Industries Nylon Tactical
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. - Tactical Nylon Seller Begins Carrying Multiple Brands from Eagle Industries. Northbrook, IL
Feb. 15, 2010 OpticsPlanet Announces Partnership with Champion Targets
  OpticsPlanet now an Authorized Dealer of shooting targets, traps and hearing protection from Champion Targets.
2009 Press Releases
Dec. 23, 2009 Hosts Holiday Gala at Medieval Times
  Annual event sponsored by industry partners supports local food pantry
Dec. 22, 2009 Files Federal Lawsuit Against OpticSale, AKYR Enterprises, Ostrovsky, Beyrak, and Former Employees
Nov. 27, 2009 Announces 2009 Brilliance Award Winners
  Showcases top brands and categories of the year selected by product experts and introduces winners of customers' choice awards
Nov. 24, 2009 Awarded Top 10 Dealer of the Year by Surefire
  Surefire LLC, Manufacturer of Tactical Flashlights and Flashlight Accessories, names OpticsPlanet as one of its top retailers for 2009
Oct. 30, 2009 Launches a Scientific and Laboratory Equipment and Consumables Online Store at LabPlanet.com
  Scientific supply and lab equipment superstore carries over 300,000 high quality, hard-to-find and specialized products for Life Science, University, Industrial and Forensic laboratories
Jul. 31, 2009 Selects Unique New Produce Line, Royal Canes
  Now an Authorized Dealer of Cane and Walking Stick Manufacturer Royal Canes
Jul. 28, 2009 Announces New Partnership with Meprolight
  Expands its line of Tritium and Fiber-Optic Night Sights with the inclusion of Meprolight products
July. 21, 2009 Announces New Partnership with Dark Ops Holdings
  Now an Authorized Dealer of Dark Ops Rifle Scopes, Flashlights and accessories
Jul. 9, 2009 Surpasses 1 Million Order Milestone
  Product, Price and Exceptional Customer Service Drive Exemplary Growth
Jul. 2, 2009 Announces the Addition of Winchester Gun Safes
  Gun Accessory Retailer Announces Addition of Winchester Safest
Jun. 17, 2009 Named As One of America's Top Online Retailer
  Continues its impressive growth with 2008 sales rising into the top 200 of online retailers in U.S.
May 31, 2009 Announces the Addition of Lyman Gun Accessories
  Firearm Accessory Leader Begins Carrying Multiple Brands from Lyman
May 10, 2009 Joins the Effort to Connect Children and Nature
  Promotes Cornell Lab of Ornithology Birding Project
Mar. 12, 2009 Announces The New Addition Of Promega Lab Materials
  Medical Supplies Leader Adds Revolutionary Laboratory Science Manufacturer
Feb. 18, 2009 Announces The Addition Of TZ Cases
  Optics Leader Now Carries the Distinguished Line of TZ Case Brand
Feb. 16, 2009 Announces The Addition Of L-3 Eotech Night Vision And Thermal Imaging
  Optics Leader Now Carries the Distinguished Line of L-3 Night Vision Devices
Feb. 1, 2009 Announces Its Addition Of Icon Flashlights
  Optics Leader Becomes Authorized Dealer for Industry Newcomer ICON.
Jan. 31, 2009 Announces Partnership With Maxpedition
  Optics Leader Becomes Authorized Dealer for Maxpedition Hard-Use Gear.
Jan. 30, 2009 The Release Of Spec Ops Products
  Optics Leader Becomes Authorized Dealer for Spec. Ops. Organizational Gear
Jan. 25, 2009 Honored As Dealer of the Year by Blackhawk
  Tactical Gear Manufacturer Names OpticsPlanet As Its Top Retailer.
Jan. 16, 2009 Announces The Brilliance Award Winners
  OpticsPlanet, Inc., the leading optics retailer and a prominent information resource, has announced its first annual OpticsPlanet Brilliance Award winners from 2008.
2008 Press Releases
Nov. 11, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Introduces Dedicated Night Vision Online Store Night-Optics.com
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. launches Night-Optics.com, a Web property dedicated to night optics technology from leading brands like ATN, Bushnell, Yukon and Night Owl Optics.
Nov. 4, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Announces Partnership with DNZ Products
  Premier Optics retailer OpticsPlanet, Inc. and quality rifle scope mount manufacturer DNZ Products join forces.
Oct. 15, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Named in the Inc. 5000 List
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. ranks at number 744 among the fastest growing companies in America
Sept. 9, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Boosts its Discount Shooting Supplies and Reloading Supplies with Battenfeld Technologies
  Optics Planet, Inc. expands its line of hunting, shooting, reloading and gunsmithing tools with the inclusion of Battenfeld Technologies
Aug. 25, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Joins Forces with Wenger Swiss Army Knives
  The U.S. largest specialized optical retailer OpticsPlanet, Inc. will now carry world famous Wenger Swiss Army knives and practical watches.
Jul. 21, 2008 OpticsPlanet, Inc. Moves Up on the Top 500 Online Retailers List
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. continues to move up in the 2008 edition of Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition honoring the 500 biggest Web merchants in the U.S.
Jun. 6, 2008

OpticsPlanet Says 'Happy Father's Day' with Telescopes, Night Vision and Riflescopes
  OpticsPlanet take dads by surprise with optical gift ideas at competitive price.
Apr. 17, 2008 OpticsPlanet.com Surveys the Internet Retail Landscape
  Top 500 Internet Retailer OpticsPlanet.com Expands into New Markets by Partnering with Leica Geosystems for Surveying Equipment
2007 Press Releases
Nov. 15, 2007 OpticsPlanet Partners with the North Pole for Operation: Gift during the 2008 Holiday Season
  OpticsPlanet has announced a contractual agreement with the North Pole to facilitate smooth holiday operations.
Sep. 12, 2007 Ray-Ban Sunglasses Make a Flashy Entrance into OpticsPlanet's Extensive Eyewear Selection
  In an exciting announcement today, OpticsPlanet reveals that they are now a distributor of the full line of Ray Ban sunglasses, by far the world's top seller in sunglasses, and the brand responsible for the creation of the ever-fashionable, famed Aviator frame.
Sep. 9, 2007 OpticsPlanet, Inc. and ATN are Gearing Up Night Vision Equipment for the Hunting Season -- But it's Criminal Season Every Time of the Year
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. prepares Hunters for the upcoming hunting season by suggesting the best ATN Night Vision options for them. Since it is criminal season all year round, they have recommendations for Law Enforcement Personnel.
Aug. 28, 2007 OpticsPlanet, Inc. is Fast Becoming an E-Retail Superstar -- Featured Company in Top 500 Guide to Internet Retailers
 

Internet Retailer OpticsPlanet.com, a leading supplier of optics and more, is ranked in top half of all US e-retailers in 2007 Top 500 Guide. For this company dealing everything from binoculars to tactical attire, recent growth has been off the charts, and shows no signs of slowing down.
2006 Press Releases
Feb. 28, 2006 See the Light with Carson Optical High Definition Binocular
  Carson Optical ongoing commitment to developing new optical technologies, anda supplying the end user with high performance sport optics, has led to the introduction of the new XM HD Binoculars.
2005 Press Releases
Oct. 19, 2005 OpticsPlanet Accelerates Business Growth by Implementing Stone Edge Order Manager
  OpticsPlanet started using the Stone Edge Order Manager in March, 2003, for order processing, purchase orders and inventory control. Since then, the company has steadily expanded its business.
Jun. 10, 2005 OpticsPlanet.com Celebrates Father's Day with More Products for our Customers
  Shopping around for a perfect Father’s Day gift can be frustrating. OpticsPlanet.com, Northbrook, IL., has worked very hard to add new brands and new product lines to an already wide range of sports optics and unique gifts.
Feb. 17, 2005 Revolutionary ATN Night Vision Technology from OpticsPlanet.com
  OpticsPlanet, Inc. is proud to introduce the revolutionary PS-14 Night Vision System - the latest product by American Technologies Network Corporation (ATN) of San Francisco, CA.

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  • 3150 Commercial Avenue
  • Northbrook, IL 60062