ABOUT OBERON

Oberon was founded in 1978 by Jack Hirschmann to offer a personal protection line of products. It began with the creation of the innovative Face-Fit® face shield. This design ushered in the idea that face shields could be made to protect the user from specific and unique hazards. Later, Oberon was approached by NASA to create a solution to the blinding effects of UV radiation during early space flights. Preliminary tests demonstrated goggles would be too bulky to be worn inside helmets, so a thin layer of gold was applied to the astronaut’s visors. This technology gave rise to Oberon’s “Gold Shield” and was found to be useful in space, but also provided solutions for radiant heat hazards in the workplace commonly found in foundries and steel mills.

In 1985, Oberon invented the first Arc Flash face shield. This idea started with a phone call from an electric utility, which had experienced arc flash burns on their meter installers. The utility needed a way to protect their workers while allowing them to perform common electrical work tasks. Oberon answered the call and eventually created the first arc flash suit. The idea has now grown into an industry providing comprehensive safety for electricians, linemen and contractors across utilities, industry and municipalities around the world. Over the last 30 years Oberon has continued to learn about the electrical safety business and the need for solutions in many different places around the world. With the implementation of rules and regulations like NFPA 70E and CSZ Z462 related to safety in the workplace, Oberon has sought to develop a comprehensive offering that would adhere to these guidelines and protect workers while performing common work tasks.

The innovation continues today with invention of our True Color Grey (TCG™) Arc Flash Face Shields. With Oberon’s TCG™ nearly clear face shield design the user can now see all the colors of the wires they are working on. This unique design solved an age old problem for electrical workers and also created a new industry standard that has raised the bar for all manufacturers in the industry today.

Oberon is not just a manufacturing company, we are an engineering company that develops innovative electrical safety solutions. We participate on many national standards committees and have a team of experts who strive every day to improve our Arc Flash PPE product line. At Oberon it is our mission to protect the welfare of the individual while adding value to a company’s overall safety program.

INNOVATION IS AT OUR CORE

  • Certified Professionals
  • Preferred By Utilities
  • Innovative Safety Tech
  • Arc Flash Product Inventor
  • Industry Standard Author
  • Comfortable PPE
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New Warehouse and Manufacturing Facility


Take a look at our new state-of-the-art facility where all our safety products are manufactured and warehoused. In addition, our corporate offices are now based here as well.  This new larger space has allowed us to increase our production capacity as well as improve our ability to innovate new products.

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OBERON WAREHOUSE

Improved Shipping + Logistics

With more space and better operations, Oberon’s improved shipping and logistics mean safety in the hands of your team faster and more efficiently.

worker checking measurements of a gas extraction suit before it gets packed up
OBERON WAREHOUSE

Improved Quality Control

Our products are better than ever with our new ISO 9001 quality control team.

Racks of Inventory
OBERON WAREHOUSE

Inventory Increases

With more space, we’ve been able to increase our inventory of all products to better supply the world with arc flash and gas extraction apparel and accessories.

TRUSTED BY MANY

Oberon Company is used by many of the worlds largest utilities and governments.
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TESTIMONIALS

Our History

1978

Oberon Founded

Oberon Founded

Oberon was founded in 1978 by Jack Hirschmann to offer a personal protection line of products. It began with the creation of the innovative Face-Fit face shield. This design ushered in the idea that face shields could be made to protect the user from specific and unique hazards.

1983

FIRST GOLD SHIELD

FIRST GOLD SHIELD

Oberon releases gold shields in the marketplace after inventing them for NASA.

1985

FIRST ARC FLASH SUIT

FIRST ARC FLASH SUIT

Oberon invented the first Arc Flash face shield. The idea started with a phone call from an electric utility, which had experienced arc flash burns on their meter installers. The utility needed a way to protect their works while allowing them to electrical work tasks. Oberon answered the call an eventually created the first arc flash suit.

1994

PATENTS + TESTING

PATENTS + TESTING

Oberon continues creating and refining its arc flash and safety products through rigorous testing.

2012

INVENTS TRUE COLOR GREY

INVENTS TRUE COLOR GREY

Invents the first True Color Grey Arc Flash Face Shield.

2016

UPDATED ARC FLASH SUITS

UPDATED ARC FLASH SUITS

New True Color Grey Arc Flash Suit Series created.

2020

2021

ESCAPE STRAP

ESCAPE STRAP

Introduced the World’s first built-in shock contact release and arc flash rescue device.

2022

BLANKET CUBE

BLANKET CUBE

Designed and launched the Blanket Cube. A portable cube is made from a durable Aramid fabric that is tested and designed to divert energy away from the worker while performing every day electrical tasks.