Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1917
ARRI is a German manufacturer of professional motion picture equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting systems and post-production tools, headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, and founded in 1917. The company reports roughly 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 to $50 million. It is privately held and serves the film, broadcast and entertainment industries. In July 2026 it announced that its global rental business would continue independently after a management buy-out backed by H2 Equity Partners.
Arri at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1917
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
322
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
322
Named foreign suppliers
11
Top origins
Germany · Italy · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Arri.
What this tells a buyer
In August 2026, Barings supported H2 Equity Partners' acquisition of the ARRI Rental Group, following ARRI's July 2026 announcement of a management buy-out of its rental business.
The record lists lighting, assembly and LED products among its offerings, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
ARRI is privately held, has a reported employee band of 1,000 to 5,000, and in September 2026 ORF and ARRI were named joint winners of the EBU Excellence in Media Award 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
109 years in operation (founded 1917).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ARRI is a German manufacturer of professional motion picture equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting systems and post-production tools, headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, and founded in 1917. The company reports roughly 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 to $50 million. It is privately held and serves the film, broadcast and entertainment industries. In July 2026 it announced that its global rental business would continue independently after a management buy-out backed by H2 Equity Partners.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1917 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Arri makes
The record lists lighting, assembly and LED products among its offerings, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting, Assembly, LED (source: arri.com).
Certifications
Arri is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
In August 2026, Barings supported H2 Equity Partners' acquisition of the ARRI Rental Group, following ARRI's July 2026 announcement of a management buy-out of its rental business. US customs bill-of-lading records list 322 inbound shipments across 11 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — Press Releases 2026 (arri.com)
2026-09-12 — ORF and ARRI win EBU Excellence in Media Award 2026 (arri.com)
2026-08-05 — Barings Supports H2 Equity Partners’ Acquisition Of ARRI Rental Group (barings.com)
2026-07-13 — ARRI Sharpens Strategic Focus – Global Rental Business to Continue Independently following a Management Buy-Out, backed by H2 Equity Partners (arri.com)
2026-05-13 — ARRI restructures leadership following Riedel acquisition - TM Broadcast International (tmbroadcast.com)
2026-04-14 — Thomas Riedel Acquires Premium Manufacturer ARRI (arri.com)
Facilities
Arri is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Stephanskirchen, Germany — arri.com
Company details
ARRI is privately held, has a reported employee band of 1,000 to 5,000, and in September 2026 ORF and ARRI were named joint winners of the EBU Excellence in Media Award 2026. Arri was founded in 1917, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 109 years in operation (founded 1917). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Arri make?
ARRI is a German manufacturer of professional motion picture equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting systems and post-production tools, headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, and founded in 1917. The company reports roughly 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10 to $50 million. It is privately held and serves the film, broadcast and entertainment industries. In July 2026 it announced that its global rental business would continue independently after a management buy-out backed by H2 Equity Partners.
Where is Arri headquartered?
Arri is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria (2 Herbert-Bayer-Strasse, Munich, Bavaria, 80807).
When was Arri founded?
Arri was founded in 1917.
How big is Arri?
Arri has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Arri hold?
Arri lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Arri import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 322 inbound shipments for Arri, with top origins including Germany · Italy · Belgium.
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