What Bender + Wirth does

Bender + Wirth GmbH + Co. is a privately-held German manufacturer of precision lampholders (lamp holders) for the lighting industry, operating continuously since 1899. The company is headquartered in Iserlohn, Germany and maintains a US subsidiary (Bender + Wirth, Inc.) in New Hampshire to serve North American customers. The legal structure is a German GmbH + Co. partnership, and the company appears to be independent with no disclosed parent entity or institutional investors.

The product portfolio is organized around three core series: the 430 Series (Mica Holder) for high-temperature applications using mica insulation, the 630 Series (Hybrid Holder) combining multiple material properties for demanding applications, and the 730 Series (KONNTAKT Holder) for specialized contact applications. Beyond standard catalog products, the company offers customization for the 630 series, variant configurations for the 430 series, sample request services, and a "B+W Contact Design" consultation service. The technology is specialized and domain-specific rather than software- or AI-driven, focusing on precision mechanical and electrical engineering of lampholder components.

The business model is a one-time hardware sale motion targeting B2B lighting fixture manufacturers across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Revenue is generated through quote-based product sales with no recurring subscription component. Go-to-market relies on a direct enterprise sales channel with an online product catalog and sample request system as the primary customer acquisition mechanisms. No public pricing, customer logos, financials, patents, certifications, or partnerships are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Bender + Wirth

Legal name

Bender + Wirth GmbH + Co.

Website

https://bender-wirth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bender + Wirth is a German precision lampholder manufacturer operating since 1899, serving lighting fixture manufacturers globally with three core product series (430, 630, 730) plus customization services, via direct enterprise sales from Germany and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Components

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting) (CRAIAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Precision lampholders
• Lighting components
• Lamp holder manufacturing
• Mica insulators
• OEM lighting fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Kierspe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lampholder Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of precision lampholders and lamp holders to lighting fixture manufacturers. The company manufactures and sells lamp holder products across multiple series (430, 630, 730) with standard and custom configurations. Revenue is generated through product sales with no recurring subscription components indicated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bender + Wirth designs and manufactures precision lampholders for the professional lighting industry. Its product range is organized into three core series — the 430 Mica Holder, the 630 Hybrid Holder, and the 730 KONNTAKT Holder — complemented by variant/customization options, a sample service, and a B+W Contact Design engineering service for OEM lighting fixture customers.

Product overview

Bender + Wirth is a lampholder manufacturer established in 1899, offering a portfolio of specialized holder products. The company provides three core product series: the 430 Series (Mica Holder), 630 Series (Hybrid Holder), and 730 Series (KONNTAKT Holder), each serving different lampholder application needs. Beyond standard products, Bender + Wirth offers customization options for the 630 Series, variant configurations for the 430 Series, and supporting services including sample requests and contact design consultation. The product architecture follows a series-based model where customers can select from standard configurations or customize to specific requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 430 Series — Mica Holder Precision lampholder for professional lighting fixtures, built around mica-based electrical insulation. Targeted at OEM lighting fixture manufacturers seeking heritage-grade, precision-engineered lamp holders for integration into commercial and architectural luminaires.
• 630 Series — Hybrid Holder Hybrid lampholder combining metal contact assemblies with insulating elements for OEM lighting applications. Designed for lighting fixture manufacturers requiring a balance of electrical performance, durability, and integration flexibility.
• 730 Series — KONTAKT Holder High-performance lampholder featuring the proprietary KONTAKT contact system for professional lighting OEM applications. Targeted at lighting fixture manufacturers requiring robust, engineered contact solutions.
• B+W Contact Design Service Custom lampholder contact design engineering service for OEM lighting manufacturers. Delivers tailored contact configurations and engineering support for customers with unique fixture architecture requirements.
• Sample Service Sample / prototype program that supplies OEM lighting manufacturers with lampholder samples for design-in evaluation, prototyping, and qualification testing prior to production orders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO is a German manufacturer of electrical interconnection and lighting connection systems serving industrial and commercial lighting OEMs. Comparable in providing connection and contact solutions to lighting fixture manufacturers, with adjacent product overlap to Bender + Wirth's KONNTAKT and hybrid holder offerings.

Direct peers

• BJB GmbH & Co. KG: BJB is a German manufacturer of lampholders, lighting connection systems, and electrical components for the lighting industry. Closely comparable to Bender + Wirth in product offering (precision lampholders, sockets for OEM lighting fixtures), customer base, and European industrial heritage.
• Vossloh-Schwabe: Vossloh-Schwabe is a German lighting components manufacturer producing lampholders, LED modules, and lighting electronics. Directly competes with Bender + Wirth in precision lampholders for the lighting fixture OEM market, with similar customization capabilities and a comparable European manufacturing base.
• Stucchi S.p.A. Stucchi is an Italian manufacturer of lighting connection systems and lampholders for professional and architectural lighting fixtures. Directly comparable in offering specialized lampholders and connectors to lighting OEMs serving commercial and architectural applications.

Others

• Tridonic (Zumtobel Group): Tridonic is an Austrian manufacturer of lighting components, LED drivers, and connection systems serving professional lighting OEMs. Relevant as both a partial competitor in lighting connection components and a potential customer for Bender + Wirth's specialized lampholder products in European OEM supply chains.
• ERCO GmbH: ERCO is a German architectural lighting manufacturer that designs and produces high-end luminaires, often incorporating specialized lampholder/connection components. Relevant as a potential customer for Bender + Wirth's precision holder products in the architectural lighting segment.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the global leader in lighting products and systems, including proprietary LED modules and integrated fixtures that incorporate internal lampholder/connection assemblies. Comparable as both a customer and competitor to Bender + Wirth's OEM component supply chain.
• Leviton Manufacturing Co. Leviton is a large North American manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, lighting controls, and lampholders/sockets. Comparable product line in lampholders and lighting sockets serving the same fixture OEM customers, though as part of a much broader wiring and controls portfolio.
• Ideal Industries, Inc. Ideal Industries manufactures electrical connectors, wiring devices, and lighting-related components including lampholders. Comparable in supplying lampholder and connection components to lighting and electrical OEMs, with a broader portfolio across electrical installation products.
• Satco Products: Satco is a North American lighting components and lamps supplier offering lampholders, sockets, and lighting accessories. Comparable in lampholder distribution and OEM supply, though broader in lamps and finished lighting products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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