Overview

Erco, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany, manufactures LED architectural lighting systems for automotive, construction, electronics, and appliance industries. The private company employs 1,000–5,000 people with estimated revenue of $100–250 million. In 2015, Erco shifted exclusively to LED luminaire development; recent work includes customized lighting for Changi Airport's expansion and exhibition solutions for Scandinavian museums.

At a glance

What Erco makes

The company offers LED spotlights, downlights, and dimming technology, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting, LED, Interior, Emissions, Electronics, Casting, Assembly, Steel, Connector, Bearing (source: erco.com).

Certifications

Erco is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — erco.com

• ISO 50001 — erco.com

• ISO 9001 — erco.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-28 — ERCO - Service - Press releases - ERCO Becomes Official Lighting Partner of Art Basel: Customized Lighting Solution for the Global Art Market (erco.com)

• 2026-10-28 — ERCO - Service - Press releases - For seamless lighting concepts from exterior to interior: ERCO expands the universal Iku downlight range (erco.com)

• 2026-10-28 — ERCO - Service - Press releases - ERCO top-flight durable downlights specially designed for Changi Airport's ambitious expansion (erco.com)

• 2026-10-28 — ERCO - Service - Press releases - Optimum quality of light – smooth luminaire logistics: ERCO supplies exhibition lighting and a customised transport solution for Scandinavia's largest museum (erco.com)

• 2026-10-15 — ERCO - Service - Press releases - Durable, effective and circular - Pollux New spotlights and Skim Panlens downlights from ERCO (erco.com)

• 2026-01-27 — #erco #lightingdesign #architecture | ERCO | 17 comments (linkedin.com)

Company details

Erco operates in approximately 55 countries and supplies professional lighting solutions to cultural institutions, airports, retail, and hospitality sectors. Erco was founded in 1934, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Luedenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 92 years in operation (founded 1934). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Erco make?

Erco, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany, manufactures LED architectural lighting systems for automotive, construction, electronics, and appliance industries. The private company employs 1,000–5,000 people with estimated revenue of $100–250 million. In 2015, Erco shifted exclusively to LED luminaire development; recent work includes customized lighting for Changi Airport's expansion and exhibition solutions for Scandinavian museums.

Where is Erco headquartered?

Erco is headquartered in Luedenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia (80 Brockhauser Weg, Luedenscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, 58507).

When was Erco founded?

Erco was founded in 1934.

How big is Erco?

Erco has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

What certifications does Erco hold?

Erco lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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