Think global – act local.
From the heart of Tyrol to the world.
GLOBAL NETWORKING
ALWAYS WITHIN REACH
Following the principle 'THINK GLOBAL - ACT LOCAL', customer proximity is a priority at EGLO.
Due to logistical and locational advantages, we guarantee excellent service for our end consumers. Individual needs can be addressed directly and promptly at a regional level,
as our customer contacts are always within reach.
Furthermore, long delivery times are minimised by a well-developed logistics network, and products will easily find their way into costumer projects.
What we stand for
Our mission
EGLO'S HISTORY
EGLO's success story began around 50 years ago when Ludwig Obwieser opened a small electrical retailer, which has since become a global corporation in the interior and exterior lighting industry. EGLO's history was established in 1969 when the founder returned from a trip to Milan. Soon after, the first Italian lights landed in the shop windows of specialist retailers. After the first orders in Salzburg, Austria, EGLO expanded, and production started in Pill, Tyrol - where the company headquarters remains.
The company8s development continues to accelerate at high speeds: from the number of employees and sales development to the production facilities and subsidiaries around the world. For EGLO to continue future growth, business development is driven forward with sustainable thinking. With the concept of the EGLO World of Lights, a flagship showroom near the headquarters, EGLO is showing its love for lighting and paving the way for an even brighter future.
EGLO is a family business and can therefore act independently. From the start, control over development, production and logistics has been a success factor for business growth. For that reason, EGLO continues to observe market developments closely, manufactures products efficiently and offers care and support to all customers.
Every day we learn and invest in our customers, our partners, our employees, our products and our service - worldwide.
Employees worldwide
5.500
Turnover
634 million €
Sales Divisions
94 global
Sold Products daily
100.000 pcs.
Partnerships worldwide
120
Storage Capacity worldwide
240.000 m²
Produced products/day
65.000
New designs/products per year
1.000
Own design
80%
Production site
CHINA
Our production facility in Dongguan, China, which was established in a second expansion step, in addition to metal construction, powder coating and nano-coating, it also covers an injection moulding plant as well as electronics production. Here all required materials are further processed and assembled into the finished luminaire. With the packaging specifications from Hungary these luminaires are supplied to all EGLO deposits worldwide
Production site
INDIA
With the opening of a third production facility in Bawal, India, EGLO is pursuing the goal of production security and diversification. Divided into 4 production halls, the areas of metal construction, plastic injection molding, electroplating and powder coating are covered. Other special features of the location are hand painting, spray painting and electronics production. In order to focus on sustainable energy in the production sector in the future, EGLO is focusing on the expansion of solar cells on the premises.
Logistics location & production site
HUNGARY
EGLO’s second largest logistics location and at the same time oldest production facility in Pásztó, Hungary bundles a wide range of core competencies, making the location an important hub of the EGLO Group. The branch is characterised by its special know-how in the field of packaging and logistics as well as wood production for POS and lighting equipment. Furthermore, Pásztó focuses on customer-specific adaptations, volume-intensive manufacturing and serves as a specialized workshop for the production of technical light.
Logistics location
MAGDEBURG
The opening of the newest logistics center in Magdeburg in 2021 manifested the independence and autonomy of EGLO logistic and strengthened supply chains in Central and Western Europe. With a first-time department for e-commerce and B2C shipping as well as a fully automated high-bay warehouse, Magdeburg ensures optimal and fast delivery of products to our customers. Other logistics centers for supplying Southern and Eastern Europe as well as the Iberian Peninsula and Scandinavia are located in Hungary, the Netherlands, Portugal and France.
Our
milestones
1969
Foundation
by Ludwig Obwieser
1976
In-House Production
At the company headquarters in Pill.
1986
Globalisation
EGLO8s globalisation began in the 80s and 90s. The first step was taken in 1986 when a sales company was founded in Germany
1994
Commissioning: Production Facility in Hungary
Expansion through a company-owned production facility in Pásztó, Hungary
2001
Commissioning: Production Facility in Hungary
Opening of the site in China, incl. showroom and production building
2012
Expansion of the Product Portfolio
EGLO Professional
Development and market launch of technical luminaires and lighting systems
2015
Commissioning: Production Facility in India
Another expansion for EGLO's Lighting production
2016
Expanding the Range: Smart Lights
Development and production of Smart Lights: EGLO connect
2017
Expansion: Hungary Location
Expansion of the warehouse and production area in Hungary
2019
Expanding the Range: EGLO Fans
Development and introduction of ceiling fans
2019
Market Launch:
EGLO Webshops
Optimisation of international EGLO websites & establishment of country specific Webshops
2020
Expansion of the Product Portfolio
Majority takeover of the Swedish company Star Trading
2020
Investment: In the Smart Control Industry
Acquisition of the company AwoX SAS in France for further development in the field of Smart Control
2021
Commissioning: Logistics Centre in Magdeburg
Storage space for around 74,000 pallets, optimised e-Commerce shipping area, and 150 employees on site
2021
Bartenbach
Acquisition of shares in the most important independent lighting designer in Europe
2022
Expanding the Range
Introduction of the EGLO Living brand
2023
EGLO World of Lights
Opening of the largest lighting showroom in Europe
SUSTAINABILITY IN A NEW LIGHT
...because the environment is important to us.
SUSTAINABILITY IN A NEW LIGHT
...because the environment is important to us.
Sustainability is a top priority at EGLO. In 2022, the EGLO headquarters and the production facility in India were ISO 14001 certified. Since then, we continue to ensure other production facilities and global branches are certified and working towards becoming
climate-neutral. We are proud to have received the climate-neutral company approval for
our headquarters, and we can offer customers climate-neutral products worldwide.
At EGLO, we work sustainably on all levels. Therefore, it is important to us that we involve employees and inform them about newly implemented environmentally friendly measures. As a global company, we ensure fair pay, health and safety at work while committing ourselves and our suppliers to comply with BSCI and International Labour Organization (ILO) guidelines.
From Pill to around the world, together with our subsidiaries and production facilities,
we pay attention to the efficient use of resources and value environmentally friendly and
natural materials. For this reason, we work tirelessly to expand the certifications of our
product groups and locations.
With recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable packaging we are gradually paving the way to a more sustainable future.
Many of the materials, luminaires, furniture, and decorative items used at EGLO are
already FSC-certified. Furthermore, we are proud that all our production sites and 35
EGLO branches also hold the FSC certification.
EGLO is committed to meeting 11 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, supporting sustainable projects and research for a better and greener future.