APL AG develops and distributes modular, miniaturized LED lighting systems (LTwo®, Lumami®) for architecture and indoor and outdoor applications.
APL AG
Mülheim an der Ruhr, DE · Lockport, NY, USANew on Amplifa
About apl
APL AG (all purpose lighting) was founded in 2021 in Mülheim an der Ruhr by six founders with many years of experience in the lighting industry. The company develops and distributes a modular, miniaturized LED luminaire system: The LTwo® light source with a 16 mm housing diameter is based on the T5 form factor and is available in six lengths (142 to 1,402 mm), five light colors (2,700–5,000 K, CRI >90), twelve precision optics, as well as in constant-current and constant-voltage versions. Building on this, apl offers ready-made luminaires with the Lumami® family (Desk, Wall, Pendant, Ceiling, Track, Downlight), an extensive range of accessories including an IP67 outdoor version, as well as 48V power supplies and controls (including DALI, Casambi). Applications range from Home/Living to architecture, retail, office, health and hotel to art and museum lighting. The system is designed for OEM manufacturing and private labeling; from 2026 distribution is via a distribution partnership with the Zumtobel Group focusing on Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The headquarters is in Mülheim an der Ruhr; for the USA, Canada and Mexico, APL Inc. in Lockport, NY, is responsible.
- Site
- Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Processes
- OEM manufacturing/Private labeling, Distribution via distributors, Support for electrical planners, installers, OEMs and lighting designers
- Materials
- LTwo® LED Light Source, Lumami® Luminaire Family, 48V Power Supplies & Controls
- Certificates
- IEC EN 60598-1 (TC point testing), IEC 62471 (risk groups)
- Founded
- 2021
- Industries
- Architectural lighting, Retail, Office, Health/Healthcare, Hotel/Hospitality, Art/Museums
- 01
Development & Engineering
- 02
Manufacturing with partners
- 03
Distribution via headquarters & distributors
- 04
Support for planners, installers, OEMs and lighting designers
Technology & System Components
LTwo® LED Light Source
Modularized light source in the T5 form factor (Ø 16 mm) with 12 optics, CRI >90 and up to 193 lm/W for indoor (IP20) and outdoor applications (IP67).
Lumami® Luminaire Family
Turnkey luminaires (Desk, Wall, Pendant, Ceiling, Track, Downlight) that integrate the LTwo® light source.
48V Power Supplies & Controls
Constant-voltage and constant-current drivers with DALI, 1–10 V, Casambi, SwitchDim and TRIAC dimming, optionally pre-wired.
Locations
Mülheim an der Ruhr
DEHeadquarters and sales
Lockport, NY
USAPL Inc. – Sales USA/Canada/Mexico
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The products are tested in accordance with IEC EN 60598-1; the data sheet shows, among other things, photometric codes (3 SDCM binning), UGR values, risk group according to IEC 62471 and a lifetime of L80B10 >60,000 h.
| Evidence | Mülheim an der Ruhr |
|---|---|
| IEC EN 60598-1 (TC point testing) | |
| IEC 62471 (risk groups) |
History
- 2021
Six founders with many years of experience in the lighting industry establish APL AG to implement a modular luminaire system.
- 2026
At Light + Building, a distribution partnership with the Zumtobel Group is announced; APL lighting systems are distributed with a focus on Germany, Austria and Switzerland.