From the Jersey Shore
to the World
Pan Oceanic was founded in 1969 when CEO Ronald Terzi started selling sunglasses door-to-door on the Jersey Shore. What began as a hustle became a family legacy — and an industry-leading company that puts smiles on millions of kids' faces every year.
Our Journey
The Beginning
Ronald Terzi starts selling sunglasses door-to-door on the Jersey Shore, founding what would become Pan Oceanic.
Growing the Business
Pan Oceanic expands from a one-man operation into a boutique eyewear outfit, servicing small independent retailers across the East Coast.
Licensing Era
The company ventures into licensed eyewear, partnering with entertainment and lifestyle brands to create character-driven products kids love.
National Reach
Pan Oceanic scales to service major national retailers, building infrastructure for mass-market distribution.
Global Expansion
Offices open in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Taipei, establishing Pan Oceanic as a global player in eyewear and accessories.
Beyond Eyewear
The company expands into swim goggles (H2O Life), beauty accessories, and lifestyle products while growing its licensed brand portfolio.
New Generation
Launch of Hello Sunshine, Baby Phat Kidz, and Pano Sports as owned creative brands. Pan Oceanic services 30,000+ retail doors worldwide.
What Drives Us
Kids First
Every product starts with one question: will a kid be excited to wear this? If the answer isn't an obvious yes, we go back to the drawing board.
Quality & Safety
100% UV protection across every sunglass we ship. Safe materials, rigorous testing, and compliance built into every product from day one.
Retailer Partners
We don't just ship product — we build programs. Custom assortments, planogram support, and responsive service for partners of every size.