
Manufacturer of LED luminaires and connected lighting management solutions for office, industry, retail and outdoor areas
TRILUX GmbH & Co. KG
Arnsberg (Hüsten) · Arnsberg (Wiebelsheide)New on Amplifa
About TRILUX
TRILUX GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of lighting elements headquartered in Arnsberg and the parent company of the TRILUX Group, which employs around 5,200 people worldwide, of whom 1,700 are in Germany. The company develops and produces LED luminaires, linear luminaires, high-bay luminaires, cleanroom luminaires, outdoor luminaires and lighting management systems (LiveLink) as well as electronic components through the group-affiliated BAG electronics. Areas of application include office, industry and logistics, data centres, pharmaceutical industry, parking, retail, sports, schools, healthcare, architectural lighting and Smart City. In addition, lighting concepts, lighting design, refurbishment, project management, maintenance and Light-as-a-Service are offered. Founded in 1912 in Menden, TRILUX operates through a network of sales companies in Europe and distributors worldwide; its products are listed, among others, by Deutsche Bahn. The headquarters in Arnsberg-Hüsten employs around 1,500 staff, and since 2008 there has also been a European Distribution Center in Arnsberg-Wiebelsheide.
- Site
- Arnsberg
- Processes
- Manufacture of lighting elements and luminaires (LED luminaires, lighting management), Lighting management (LiveLink), Light as a Service, Financing, Technical services, Project management, Monitoring / Emergency Light Monitoring, Location Based Services
- Materials
- LED technology, LiveLink lighting management, Electronic components
- Certificates
- 5-year light warranty
- Founded
- 1912
- Employees
- 1700 (Germany)
- Industries
- Office, Industry/Logistics, Data Centre, Pharmaceutical Industry, Parking, Retail/Food/Automotive/Fashion
- 01
Engineering / lighting concepts
- 02
Production of luminaires and electronic components
- 03
European Distribution Center (logistics)
- 04
Distribution via own subsidiaries and distributors
- 05
Services: project management, maintenance, monitoring
Products & Technologies
LED technology
Foundation of the luminaire programme for indoor and outdoor applications.
LiveLink lighting management
Connected lighting management for indoor and outdoor areas with sensor technology (IntuSens).
Electronic components
Manufacture of electronic components by BAG electronics at the Arnsberg site.
Locations

Arnsberg (Hüsten)
DEHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Luminaires, electronic components (BAG electronics)
Arnsberg (Wiebelsheide)
DEEuropean Distribution Center (EDC)
Products & Systems



Inside the production







Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of lighting elements and luminaires (LED luminaires, lighting management)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Electronic components |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Warranty
TRILUX grants a 5-year light warranty on its products. Planning and implementation are standards-based, including a lighting class assistant in accordance with DIN EN 13201.
| Evidence | Arnsberg (Hüsten) |
|---|---|
| 5-year light warranty |
Company History
- 1912
Founded in Menden (Sauerland) by Wilhelm Lenze; accessories for the luminaire industry as well as gas and electric luminaires
- 1934
Relocation of the headquarters to Hüsten (today Arnsberg), approx. 50 employees
- 1945
Production facilities destroyed by bombs in March
- 1948
Resumption of operations by Wilhelm Lenze and his sons Eberhard, Franz and Wilhelm
- 1949
Discontinuation of incandescent luminaire production; focus on continuous-row luminaires
- 1952
Approx. 250 employees; start of international business
- 1962
750 employees; address by Federal Minister of Economics Ludwig Erhard on the occasion of the 50th anniversary
- 1963
Start of the development of lighting solutions in the medical field
- 1984
Acquisition of the Swiss company BAG
- 1987
Establishment of the TRILUX Light Information Centre in Arnsberg
- 2006
Michael Huber takes over management as General Authorized Representative
- 2007
Acquisition of Oktalite Lichttechnik GmbH (Cologne) and DZ Licht (Fröndenberg); DTM sponsorship
- 2008
Acquisition of parts of Hüco; opening of the European Distribution Center in Arnsberg-Wiebelsheide
- 2010
Acquisition of the special luminaire manufacturer RSL
- 2011
Opening of the TRILUX Akademie in Arnsberg
- 2015
Sale of the medical technology division to MGI Deutschland Holding