General Info

Founded in 1972, Meade Instruments Corporation is one of the leaders in designing and manufacturing telescopes and accessories for amateur astronomers. The company also imports and distributes binoculars, riflescopes, microscopes and other optical and digital imaging products. Its products include advanced astronomical telescopes, entry-level telescopes, binoculars, rifle, and pistol scopes and accessories. The company sells its products under the brand names Simmons, Bresser, Weaver and Redfield. Its customers include Discovery Channel Stores, Wal-Mart, Aldi, MIC International Corporation, Sam's Club, and Jerry's Sport Center. The company distributes its products worldwide through a wide network of retailers, mass merchandisers, and domestic and foreign distributors. Meade Instruments Corporation is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and also has operations in the United States, Germany and Mexico.