Known for its atmospheric background lighting, Erco was founded in 1934 by Arnold Reininghaus, Paul Buschhaus, and Charles Reeber. Even today, the headquarters is still at its origins in Lüdenscheid, Westphalia.
Innovative lighting systems from the heart of Germany - Erco
At its headquarters in Lüdenscheid most employees are employed by Erco. Most of them are active in the development, production, sales and administration. In addition, Erco employs many other people in its global showrooms and offices. There the quality Erco lamps are designed and presented with Erco LEDs. A popular device of the Erco Lighting series is the Innovative Cantax spotlights by designer Naoto Fukasawa. Here, clean lines and geometric shapes dominate. Wattages and directions can be varied so that Erco Lighting is perfectly adapted to work in functional spaces. Another Erco LED solution that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity, is the Midipoll bollard with LED.
Erco Lighting - the quality of the experience
Erco was not a pure lighting factory at the beginning, the company has developed in time to a comprehensive system supplier for lighting systems. Erco offers not only individual components such as Erco LEDs , Erco lamps, installation materials and power rail, but also complete lighting concepts for large buildings and public spaces. Erco manufactures and markets well beyond light control systems. Meanwhile, the Lüdenscheider company is a leading lighting manufacturer on the world market. Erco works with many well-known designers in the industrial sector on this. These include Roger Tallon, Emilio Ambasz and Dieter Witte. Together they are working on producing new Erco lamps that meet the high requirements for functional and aesthetic lighting for large rooms.
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