Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 1906
OSRAM is a lighting and sensor company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a co-headquarters in Unterpremstätten, Austria. It is a publicly listed company with an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and reported revenue of roughly EUR 3.4 billion in 2024. Its products include LEDs, optical sensors, CMOS image sensors, and lighting systems. The company serves the automotive, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and electric-vehicle markets. OSRAM is part of the ams OSRAM Group.
Osram at a glance
Revenue
5.5B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1906
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Ownership
Publicly traded (FRA: OSR)
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
12779
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
12779
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · China · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Osram.
What this tells a buyer
Recent activity includes a March 2026 agreement with Eaglerise on brand licensing and the sale of its entertainment and industry lamps business to Ushio Inc. completed in March 2026.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range covers lighting solutions and photonics components.
OSRAM is listed under the ticker OSR and reports three business units: Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors and ASICs, and Lamps & Systems.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
120 years in operation (founded 1906).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
OSRAM is a lighting and sensor company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a co-headquarters in Unterpremstätten, Austria. It is a publicly listed company with an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and reported revenue of roughly EUR 3.4 billion in 2024. Its products include LEDs, optical sensors, CMOS image sensors, and lighting systems. The company serves the automotive, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and electric-vehicle markets. OSRAM is part of the ams OSRAM Group.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1906 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 5.5B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (FRA: OSR) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Osram makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and its product range covers lighting solutions and photonics components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting (source: osram.com).
Certifications
Osram is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — ams-osram.com
ISO 14001 — ams-osram.com
ISO 45001 — ams-osram.com
ISO 50001 — ams-osram.com
ISO 9001 — ams-osram.com
ISO/TS 16949 — osram.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent activity includes a March 2026 agreement with Eaglerise on brand licensing and the sale of its entertainment and industry lamps business to Ushio Inc. completed in March 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 12779 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany · China · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-09-08 — The Elmet Group to Acquire OSRAM Schwabmünchen Operations (theelmetgroup.com)
2026-05-11 — indie to Acquire CMOS Image Sensor Product Line from ams OSRAM (businesswire.com)
2026-03-11 — ams OSRAM and Eaglerise Brand Licensing Agreement | ams OSRAM | ams OSRAM (ams-osram.com)
2026-03-02 — ams OSRAM completes Sale of Entertainment & Industry Lamps Business to Ushio Inc. | ams OSRAM (ams-osram.com)
2026-02-03 — Infineon further strengthens its leading position in | Infineon Technologies (infineon.com)
2026-01-21 — ams OSRAM and Traxon extend their strategic brand licensing partnership | ams OSRAM (ams-osram.com)
Facilities
Osram is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Public sources also reference these locations:
Austria — ams-osram.com
Company details
OSRAM is listed under the ticker OSR and reports three business units: Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors and ASICs, and Lamps & Systems. Osram was founded in 1906, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 120 years in operation (founded 1906). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Osram make?
OSRAM is a lighting and sensor company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a co-headquarters in Unterpremstätten, Austria. It is a publicly listed company with an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and reported revenue of roughly EUR 3.4 billion in 2024. Its products include LEDs, optical sensors, CMOS image sensors, and lighting systems. The company serves the automotive, electronics, medical, industrial equipment, and electric-vehicle markets. OSRAM is part of the ams OSRAM Group.
Where is Osram headquartered?
Osram is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria (4 Marcel-Breuer-Strasse, Munich, Bavaria, 80807).
When was Osram founded?
Osram was founded in 1906.
How big is Osram?
Osram has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 5.5B range.
Is Osram publicly traded?
Publicly traded (FRA: OSR). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Osram hold?
Osram lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 89 62130
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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