Bright minds have always been dealing with the subject of light.
Even though it is said that the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison, scientists and inventors were already researching the use of electrical light in the early 19th century. Although the first patents for light bulbs were awarded in 1841 already, Edison permitted their practical use and mass production in 1880.
We at EGLO have found a place in the history of light that has enabled us to grow continually for about 50 years.
„Contemporary design, coupled with high functionality, at affordable prices”
This has always been, and continues to be, our motto.
We keep up with current trends, developing and producing products that are based on the needs of our customers. At the moment, we intensely deal with the subject of Smart Lighting and bring light and light fixtures into a digitally linked and easily controllable form.
NO matter what the future will bring in terms of light, we will continue to carry contemporary lighting solutions for all areas of life from Tyrol into the entire world.
Milestones
Moments that showcase our bright history.
Enter the number 1969 into a search engine. You will find that it was a very busy year: America celebrated Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. The first heart transplant was performed in Germany, and the Concorde went on its virgin flight in France. Our corporate history begins in that year as well.
1969
Company was founded
Decisiveness, perseverance and continuous further development: These are the basic pillars on which our company is permanently built.
About 50 years ago, founder Ludwig Obwieser gave the company these attributes. He started a story of success that we not only celebrate, but that we also proud of today.
company building in Pill, Austria 1976
company building in Arnsberg, Germany 2016
Globalization
„Around the world from Tyrol" rather sounds like Tourism. The globalisation of EGLO started out in the 1980s and 1990s. The first step was the founding of the first sales company in Germany in 1986. We now operate about 70 companies in more than 50 countries.
1986
1994
Hungary Location
The first EGLO plant was built in Pásztó, Hungary in 1994. The site has grown steadily and now includes a 4-floor production hall with 14,000 m² and a 5,000 m² fully-automated high-bay warehouse.
EGLO plant in Pásztó, Hungary
Steady growth
We have built our warehouses in central locations to permit quick delivery. In 1997, our storage area exceeded 10,000 m3 for the first time. This trend continued for the next 20 years. By 2017, the storage area had reached approx. 200,000 m3.
1997
2001
Production site China
We have been producing in China since 2001. Our office and production building is placed on an area exceeding 120,000 m². The EGLO China factory has more than 1,100 employees.
LEDs
Into the future with LED
The world of luminaires is characterised by more than just visual trends. We also keep up with the latest technical developments. This way, we started our journey in LED technology in 2006.
Today almost our entire assortment consists of durable, energy-saving LED lights.
2006
2016
Smart Lighting
Steve Jobs presented the first iPhone in 2007. The smartphone has been on a winning streak from then onwards. Your house can be smart now as well. This is why we work on solutions that will let you control your lights and your home quickly and easily via your Smart Devices.
EGLO smart lights
Commissioning in India
We have been producing our lights in China and Hungary for many years. Another milestone in light production was the opening of our factory in India. After thorough preparation, the first EGLO light was produced in India in 2017.
2017
2019
50th anniversary
Think global, act local. No other company parallels EGLO group in its understanding of this philosophy: Headquartered in Pill, about 70 companies worldwide, more than 80,000 lights produced every day, production sites in Hungary, China and India.
Future logistics center Magdeburg, Germany
Groundbreaking in Magdeburg, Germany
In order to enhance the logistics network in Europe, another central warehouse location is being added to our Supply Chain in Magdeburg, Germany. The opening of Eglo’s fourth facility is planned for January 2021, and will be able to support up to 76,000 pallets and 150 employees.
2019
2023
Opening EGLO Lichtwelten
From the end of April 2023, Europe's largest lighting store will offer a wide selection of articles from the range as well as exciting visual and auditory impressions. A modern 3-storey building with a total of 7,500m² of showroom space and 4,600m² of outdoor space has been created on a site of around 10,000m².
EGLO management
A ship cannot be kept on course without a captain and a helmsman. For us, this responsibility is shared between the group management and the expanded management.