Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Since 1945
BEGA is a family-owned German manufacturer of architectural and outdoor lighting, headquartered in Menden (Sauerland), North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1945, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. Its products include luminaires for indoor and outdoor use, with its BEGA Urban Elements portfolio serving public and semi-public spaces. Customers and industries served include architects, urban planners, and landscape architects, along with automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026, the company reported plans to move toward a family foundation structure with a focus on innovation and growth.
Bega at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
398
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Construction
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
398
Named foreign suppliers
17
Top origins
Belgium · Taiwan · Germany · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Bega.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available, and the most recent reported development is a 2026 announcement that the company is restructuring toward a family foundation with a focus on innovation and growth.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and produces LED lighting products using materials including glass, plastic, and steel.
BEGA is privately held and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to $250 million, with a North American subsidiary in Carpinteria, California, established in 1985.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
81 years in operation (founded 1945).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
BEGA is a family-owned German manufacturer of architectural and outdoor lighting, headquartered in Menden (Sauerland), North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1945, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. Its products include luminaires for indoor and outdoor use, with its BEGA Urban Elements portfolio serving public and semi-public spaces. Customers and industries served include architects, urban planners, and landscape architects, along with automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026, the company reported plans to move toward a family foundation structure with a focus on innovation and growth.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Bega makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and produces LED lighting products using materials including glass, plastic, and steel.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting, Glass, Plastic, Steel, LED (source: bega.com).
Certifications
Bega is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available, and the most recent reported development is a 2026 announcement that the company is restructuring toward a family foundation with a focus on innovation and growth. US customs bill-of-lading records list 398 inbound shipments across 17 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Taiwan · Germany · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — Bega Group yoghurt demand up so dairy giant invests $110 million to boost production amid protein craze as Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union sales boom (afr.com)
2026-10-02 — BEGA Group: In future as a family foundation – more innovative and growth-oriented! | BEGA Gruppe (bega-gruppe.de)
2026-08-17 — BEGA Announces Expanded Partnership with The DLS Group (bega-us.com)
2026-03-23 — Harness production and R&D employment | BEGA Defense and Aerospace (begasavunma.com)
2026-03-10 — News | BEGA Gruppe (bega-gruppe.de)
2026-03-10 — Benjamin Dobrott kommt zur BEGA-Gruppe! | BEGA Gruppe (bega-gruppe.de)
Company details
BEGA is privately held and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $100 to $250 million, with a North American subsidiary in Carpinteria, California, established in 1985. Bega was founded in 1945, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 81 years in operation (founded 1945). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bega make?
BEGA is a family-owned German manufacturer of architectural and outdoor lighting, headquartered in Menden (Sauerland), North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1945, the company employs roughly 500 to 1,000 people. Its products include luminaires for indoor and outdoor use, with its BEGA Urban Elements portfolio serving public and semi-public spaces. Customers and industries served include architects, urban planners, and landscape architects, along with automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable-energy sectors. In 2026, the company reported plans to move toward a family foundation structure with a focus on innovation and growth.
Where is Bega headquartered?
Bega is headquartered in Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen (1 Hennenbusch, Menden (Sauerland), Nordrhein-Westfalen, 58708).
When was Bega founded?
Bega was founded in 1945.
How big is Bega?
Bega has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Bega hold?
Bega lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Bega import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 398 inbound shipments for Bega, with top origins including Belgium · Taiwan · Germany · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 2373 9660
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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