Siteco
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1866
- HeadquartersTraunreut, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Siteco does
Siteco GmbH is a privately held German professional lighting manufacturer headquartered in Traunreut, Bavaria, operating for over 160 years (founded 1866) with all luminaire production consolidated at its Traunreut facility. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of LED luminaires and smart lighting controls spanning indoor (office downlights such as the Silica Family and Lunis, industrial Highbay, Apollon, trunking systems), outdoor (SL and DL street and urban luminaires with the iQ smart-control family, Bell iQ, Modul 540 iQ), sports and events (FL 11, FL 21, SiCompact, Intelligent Play), tunnel, retail, education, and healthcare applications. Beyond hardware, Siteco sells an integrated digital stack — SITECO iQ outdoor management, sixData analytics, Connect Indoor/Outdoor controls, HCLlive human-centric lighting, and a mobile configuration app — plus the acquired Bergmeister Leuchten premium customization brand.
The company generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales to lighting designers, planners, architects, electrical contractors, energy utilities, municipalities, and large enterprises, supplemented by professional services (light audits, project management, technical service) and customization/licensing via Bergmeister Leuchten. Distribution combines direct regional enterprise sales across wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the UK, Norway, and the US with a channel network of electrical contractors and specifiers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; downloadable price lists are gated for registered partners, and financing/funding-program assistance is offered alongside projects. Customer references span Endress+Hauser, Siemens Campus, Spedition EBERL, the Olympic Stadium Helsinki, and several German municipal landmarks, indicating a diversified enterprise and public-sector base.
The business is governed by an Executive Board (Ralph Hesse, Andreas Frank, Daniel Fischer) under the supervision of Chairwoman Susanne Pertl, with a separate CEO role (Mark Henrik Körner) indicated in current company disclosures. No external venture or private equity ownership is disclosed. Strategic posture is anchored in 'Made in Traunreut' vertical integration, EU EPBD-driven retrofit tailwinds, and a digital-platform layer atop the hardware base.
Siteco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Siteco
- Legal name
- Siteco GmbH
- Website
- https://siteco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1866
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Siteco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial and Industrial Lighting
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)
Keywords
Where Siteco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Traunreut
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Siteco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Luminaire Sales: Sale of LED luminaires including indoor (downlights, spotlights, office luminaires, highbay, trunking systems), outdoor (street lighting, urban lighting, floodlights), and specialty lighting for sports, tunnels, and industrial applications
- Professional Services: Project management, light audits, technical service, and installation support for lighting projects
- Licensed/Custom Products: Bergmeister Leuchten brand - premium custom lighting solutions
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Siteco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Siteco designs, manufactures, and sells professional LED lighting solutions and intelligent lighting management systems for indoor and outdoor applications, including street, tunnel, stadium, industrial, office, and retail environments. The company also provides project services, light audits, financing, and digital platforms such as SITECO iQ for smart outdoor lighting control.
Product overview
SITECO offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional LED lighting solutions and smart lighting management systems. The product portfolio is organized around three core pillars: (1) Indoor luminaires including the Silica Family downlights, Lunis spotlights, Apollon office luminaires, Highbay industrial fixtures, and Trunking Systems; (2) Outdoor luminaires featuring the SL streetlight series (SL 11 iQ, SL 21 iQ, SL 31), DL urban luminaires (DL 11 iQ, DL 50 iQ, DL 500 iQ), Bell iQ, SiCompact floodlights, and FL floodlights (FL 11, FL 21) for sports and events; and (3) Digital solutions including SITECO iQ intelligent outdoor lighting management, sixData analytics, Intelligent Play sports lighting, and Connect Indoor/Outdoor lighting controls. The company also offers customization services, HCLlive human-centric lighting, and acquired the Bergmeister Leuchten premium brand. Made in Traunreut, Germany, with over 160 years of lighting expertise.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bergmeister Leuchten: Premium custom and decorative luminaires offered as part of SITECO's customization solutions.
- SITECO iQ
- HCLlive
- Intelligent Play
- Silica Family
Products and services
- SITECO iQ Intelligent outdoor lighting management platform with IoT-enabled smart controls for automation, energy efficiency, and remote monitoring of street, urban, and outdoor lighting installations.
- sixData Data analytics and management platform for lighting systems, enabling performance monitoring and optimization of lighting infrastructure.
- Intelligent Play Smart sports lighting solution enabling intelligent control, automation, and energy optimization for sports facilities and events.
- SITECO Connect Indoor Indoor lighting management and building control system for commercial and office environments, enabling centralized lighting control and automation.
- SITECO Connect Outdoor Outdoor lighting control system for street, urban, and exterior lighting with remote management and energy-saving capabilities.
- HCLlive Human Centric Lighting solution enabling dynamic lighting that adapts to human circadian rhythms for improved wellbeing and productivity in indoor spaces.
- Silica Family Modular LED downlight family for office and indoor applications featuring the Silica 21, Silica 21 Shadow, and Silica 21 Prismatic variants with flexible design options.
- Lunis Recessed downlight series featuring innovative design with maximum flexibility for indoor lighting applications in office and commercial spaces.
- Spot Adjustable spotlight series for accent and retail lighting applications, offering precision directional lighting for highlighting merchandise and architectural features.
- Apollon Premium office luminaire series (Apollon 21) featuring advanced optical design for glare-free, energy-efficient office and educational lighting.
- Highbay High-bay LED luminaire series (Highbay 11, Highbay 21, Highbay 42) designed for industrial hall, warehouse, and manufacturing facility lighting with high mounting heights.
- Trunking Systems Continuous-row LED lighting system for industrial and commercial applications offering maximum flexibility and efficient installation.
- DL 500 iQ Classic urban luminaire reimagined with iQ intelligent controls, designed for city and park lighting with modern smart features.
- SL 11 iQ Smart streetlight with iQ intelligent outdoor lighting technology for road and street illumination with adaptive controls and energy efficiency.
- FL 11 Floodlight Professional sports field floodlight designed for broadcasting-quality illumination at sports venues and stadiums, developed for events that make history.
- Bergmeister Leuchten Premium German luminaire manufacturer specializing in architectural and design-oriented outdoor lighting, offering handcrafted luminaires for urban and landscape applications.
- SiCompact 31 Compact floodlight series (SiCompact 31) for sports, industrial, and large-area outdoor lighting applications.
- DL 11 iQ Smart town and park luminaire with iQ intelligent lighting controls for urban lighting applications, enabling adaptive lighting and energy savings.
- SL 21 iQ Street lighting luminaire with iQ technology offering flexible sizing options (Micro/Mini/Midi) for various street and road applications.
- Lighting Project Services End-to-end project services including light audits, project management, technical service, funding program assistance, and financing options for lighting projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy savings through LED retrofit and smart controls
Companies that use Siteco
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Siteco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Siteco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Bergmeister LeuchtencoreBergmeister Leuchten is a brand acquired by SITECO representing premium, tailor-made lighting solutions manufactured at their Traunreut facility. The partnership includes exclusive manufactory tours as part of Lighting Innovation Days events, showcasing the craftsmanship and customization capabilities of the Bergmeister brand.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Siteco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- iGuzzini: Italian premium architectural lighting manufacturer, now part of the Fagerhult Group. Directly comparable to Siteco on premium indoor and outdoor architectural luminaire work, with similar emphasis on design quality and customization (akin to Bergmeister Leuchten).
- ERCO: German architectural lighting specialist with a strong heritage in high-quality luminaires for museums, offices, and urban spaces. ERCO is comparable to Siteco in its German manufacturing base, B2B specification sales model, and premium brand positioning.
- TRILUX: German family-owned professional lighting manufacturer with a similar product mix across indoor, outdoor, industrial, and office applications, plus a strong focus on energy efficiency and connected lighting. Closest private German peer to Siteco in heritage, ownership structure, and go-to-market.
- Schréder: Belgian-headquartered outdoor and street lighting specialist with deep smart-city and connected lighting capabilities (Owlet IoT platform). Highly comparable to Siteco's outdoor/City segment, especially the SITECO iQ and Connect Outdoor offerings.
- Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered professional lighting group with comparable full-portfolio coverage of architectural, office, industrial, and outdoor lighting plus connected solutions. Zumtobel is the closest like-for-like competitor to Siteco in scale, B2B focus, and European market orientation.
- Glamox: Norwegian-headquartered professional lighting group serving commercial, marine, offshore, and industrial markets. Comparable to Siteco in professional B2B focus, European heritage, and integrated LED plus controls offering, with particular overlap in industrial and office segments.
- Bega: German premium outdoor architectural lighting manufacturer with a strong focus on urban and landscape luminaires. Directly comparable to Siteco's Bergmeister Leuchten brand and the broader outdoor premium positioning, with similar German craftsmanship heritage.
Broad incumbents
- Acuity Brands: US-listed lighting and building solutions provider with a comprehensive portfolio of indoor, outdoor, and connected lighting products. Comparable in breadth of offering and connected lighting strategy, though primarily serving the North American market versus Siteco's European core.
- Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed professional lighting group owning multiple premium brands (iGuzzini, Louis Poulsen, Fagerhult, Ateljé Lyktan). Comparable to Siteco in indoor, outdoor, and architectural lighting but operates at broader group scale with multiple brand portfolios.
- Signify: Dutch-listed global lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) and the dominant player across professional, consumer, and IoT lighting (Interact platform). A broad incumbent competitor that dwarfs Siteco in scale, R&D, and global reach but overlaps directly across every Siteco product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Siteco social profiles
Digital presenceSiteco financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Siteco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Siteco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Siteco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Siteco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Siteco
What does Siteco do?
Siteco designs, manufactures, and sells professional LED lighting solutions and intelligent lighting management systems for indoor and outdoor applications, including street, tunnel, stadium, industrial, office, and retail environments. The company also provides project services, light audits, financing, and digital platforms such as SITECO iQ for smart outdoor lighting control.
Is Siteco a public or private company?
Siteco is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Siteco founded?
Siteco was founded in 1866. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Siteco based?
Siteco is headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Siteco make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Luminaire Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services and licensed/Custom Products.
Who are Siteco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are iGuzzini, ERCO, TRILUX, Schréder, Zumtobel Group, Glamox and Bega. Broad incumbents are Acuity Brands, Fagerhult Group and Signify.
Does Siteco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Siteco.
What industry is Siteco in?
Siteco's product category is Commercial and Industrial Lighting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting), with a secondary code of BPABAGAC, Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems. Its NAICS code is 33513 and its SIC code is 3640.