Siteco

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.

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

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

• LED lighting systems
• Outdoor luminaires
• Indoor lighting
• Smart lighting controls
• Industrial lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Traunreut

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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
2. Professional Services: Project management, light audits, technical service, and installation support for lighting projects
3. Licensed/Custom Products: Bergmeister Leuchten brand - premium custom lighting solutions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bergmeister LeuchtencoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBergmeister 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

Direct 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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