Scharkon Lichtkonzepte

What Scharkon Lichtkonzepte does

Scharkon Lichtkonzepte GmbH is a specialized lighting planning and luminaire distribution firm headquartered in Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1995 by Dipl.-Ing. Frank Scharschmidt and Dipl.-Ing. Günter Konjer as a sales representative office (Handelsvertretung), the company provides integrated lighting planning, consultation, cost estimation, custom luminaire development (Sonderleuchten), and multi-brand luminaire distribution. It serves architects, interior designers, planners, general contractors, industrial customers, wholesalers, electricians and building owners across eight verticals: industry and logistics, banks and offices, educational institutions, healthcare and senior care, retail and hospitality, churches and cultural buildings, kitchens and residential, and outdoor/architectural lighting. Named projects span Campe-Gymnasium Holzminden, Sparkasse Hamm-Rhynern, Volksbank Bielefeld-Gütersloh, Mercedes-Benz Hamm, Klinik für Manuelle Therapie Hamm, Stadtbücherei Münster, and a high-bay logistics facility in Beckum.

The company's offerings combine professional lighting planning services (covering Human Centric Lighting, compliance with applicable norms and regulations, and energy-efficient LED retrofits for new builds and renovations) with custom luminaire development from initial sketch through delivery and installation. Its product portfolio is built on partnerships with leading European manufacturers including Lightnet GmbH, NEKO Lighting AG, TAL, Regiolux GmbH, Architech Deutschland, Cohausz, BETALUMEN, Linealight and Egoluce. Technology emphasis includes energy-efficient LED luminaires, modular and exchangeable light-source designs aligned with EU Ecodesign requirements, and dimmable smart lighting controls with daylight sensor technology. The firm does not manufacture its own luminaires; it operates as a value-added reseller and planning partner, supported by a dedicated CAD planning department and a showroom.

Scharkon operates a sales-led go-to-market combining outside sales representatives, an inside sales team, electrical wholesale distribution, and showroom consultations. Pricing is project-based via individual quotation with multi-year contract cadences. Revenue is generated from luminaire hardware sales and professional services (planning, consultation, custom development). Marketing channels include LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, a project portfolio website, downloadable partner catalogs, newsletter outreach, Light + Building trade fair participation, and ESG / Earth Hour initiatives. ESG certification (62.87%, above industry average, certified by 2bgood) supports credibility for public-sector and corporate tenders. The firm employs approximately 25 people. Thomas Vossenberg became sole managing director in 2026, completing a planned leadership transition from founder Frank Scharschmidt, who had been sole shareholder through 2025.

Name

Scharkon Lichtkonzepte

Legal name

scharkon Lichtkonzepte GmbH

Website

https://scharkon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scharkon Lichtkonzepte GmbH is an Ahlen, Germany-based lighting planning and multi-brand luminaire distribution firm founded in 1995, serving architects, planners and building owners across industry, education, healthcare, banking, retail and hospitality sectors with consultation, custom luminaire development and LED-based project solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Planning and Luminaire Distribution

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Professional lighting planning
• Custom luminaire development
• Luminaire distribution services
• LED lighting solutions
• Human Centric Lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahlen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Luminaire Sales and Distribution: Sale of decorative and technical luminaires, outdoor lighting, and modern LED solutions through partnerships with leading luminaire manufacturers. Revenue generated from product sales to architects, planners, wholesalers, and end customers.
2. Professional Lighting Planning Services: Consultation, lighting planning, and cost estimation services for new builds and renovations. Services span all project phases from initial idea to technical implementation and installation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Scharkon Lichtkonzepte plans, designs, and sells lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Its core offering combines professional lighting planning and consultation (covering Human Centric Lighting, norms, and economic/sustainable design) with custom luminaire development (Sonderleuchten) and distribution of decorative and technical luminaires, outdoor lighting, and modern LED solutions from European partner manufacturers.

Product overview

Scharkon Lichtkonzepte GmbH is a lighting planning and luminaire sales company offering a unified service portfolio centered on professional lighting solutions. The core offering combines expert lighting planning and consultation services with a custom luminaire development capability and a comprehensive luminaire distribution business. They serve diverse sectors including industrial buildings, banks, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hotels, churches, and retail. Their product portfolio is built around partnership agreements with leading European luminaire manufacturers including Lightnet GmbH, NEKO Lighting AG, TAL (Technical Architectural Lighting), Regiolux GmbH, Architech, Cohausz, Betalumen, Linealight, and Egoluce. The company does not manufacture its own luminaires but acts as a value-added reseller and planning partner, providing services from initial consultation through to installation support. A showroom and downloadable product catalogs from partner manufacturers complement the service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lichtplanung und Beratung (Lighting Planning and Consultation) Professional lighting planning (Lichtplanung) and consultation services from concept to execution, including advice on Human Centric Lighting, compliance with applicable norms and regulations, and economic and sustainable planning for new builds and renovations. Targeted at architects, planners, and building owners.
• Sonderleuchten-Entwicklung (Custom Luminaire Development) Custom and special lighting solutions (Sonderleuchten) developed project-based together with customers and suppliers, from initial design sketch through detailed planning and development to delivery and installation. Tailored to specific project requirements for architects, planners, and end customers.
• Leuchtenvertrieb (Luminaire Distribution) Sales and distribution of decorative and technical light fixtures including outdoor lighting and modern LED solutions through partnerships with leading European luminaire manufacturers (Lightnet, NEKO, Regiolux, TAL, Architech, Cohausz, BETALUMEN, Linealight, Egoluce). Targeted at architects, planners, wholesalers, electricians, and building owners.
• Showroom (Lighting Showroom Consultations) Presentation of selected light fixture samples and complete solutions at the company premises with comprehensive consultation, individual planning, and availability of product samples for project evaluation. Located in Ahlen, Germany.
• Kataloge und Datenblätter (Download Center) Digital downloads of catalogs, brochures, and technical data sheets from partner luminaire manufacturers including Lightnet, NEKO, Regiolux, TAL, and others. Available at scharkon.de/downloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through LED technology and smart lighting controls with presence and daylight-dependent control
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lightnet GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary luminaire supplier partner featured extensively in projects. Products include Matric, Cubic, Basic, CALEO, Liquid Line, and Ringo Star series. Lightnet produces exclusively in-house using 100% renewable energy and recycles water to EU standards.
• Architech DeutschlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for ARONA series featuring tool-free luminaire replacement for end users, meeting latest EU Ecodesign requirements. Also provides Venezia, Lucca, and other luminaires.
• NEKO Lighting AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of FUSION Linear System, CLUB Downlight Series, and Takeo luminaires. Featured in projects for Büro, retail, and residential applications.
• Regiolux GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of SDT-LED light band systems and Turas luminaires. Products featured in logistics and industrial projects, including high-bay installations.
• TAL (Technical Architectural Lighting)coreTechnology or IntegrationBelgian manufacturer providing Nobel Pi and other luminaires featured in hospitality and retail projects. Known for warm color temperatures and aesthetic design.
• ASV Hamm Westfalen (Handball Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership with Lightnet, supporting youth handball development. One of the largest youth development clubs in the region.
• HEBAtec Internet SystemsminorOthersExternal hosting provider for company website, based in Bielefeld.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered global lighting solutions group offering architectural lighting, components, and lighting management services across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the architectural and commercial lighting space where Scharkon operates, though Zumtobel's scale and proprietary product portfolio dwarf Scharkon's regional distribution-plus-planning model.
• Siteco GmbH: German-based lighting solutions provider for street, outdoor, industrial, and office applications, part of the Siteco group. Comparable as a broad incumbent with a DACH-centric lighting project portfolio spanning the same municipal, industrial, and commercial segments Scharkon addresses.
• Insta GmbH: German specialist in lighting controls, building automation, and smart lighting management. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the lighting controls / smart-building segment where Scharkon offers dimmable daylight-sensor control solutions to its project customers.
• TRILUX Group: German lighting manufacturer with deep presence in office, industry, education, and healthcare lighting — the same verticals Scharkon serves. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose own extensive lighting planning services compete head-on with Scharkon's planning-and-distribution offering.
• LTS Licht & Leuchten GmbH: German architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in retail, hospitality, museum, and office applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose specification-led products directly compete with the Lightnet, NEKO, and TAL lines Scharkon distributes into architectural projects.
• Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG: German engineered lighting manufacturer for industrial, medical, and office applications, including Human Centric Lighting systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent with industrial and healthcare/office lighting offerings overlapping Scharkon's industry and healthcare customer segments.
• ERCO GmbH: German architectural lighting specialist focusing on museums, offices, retail, and public buildings. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose specification-driven sales model and project-portfolio approach directly overlap with Scharkon's architecture-and-engineer channel and project-based lighting concept work.
• Selux GmbH: German architectural and outdoor lighting manufacturer focused on facade, pathway, and urban lighting. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose outdoor/architectural lighting range competes for specification in the same urban and architectural exterior projects Scharkon's outdoor lighting segment addresses.
• Ridi Leuchten GmbH: German lighting manufacturer producing technical luminaires for offices, education, industry, and retail with strong DACH distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping target segments (education, office, retail) where its products compete against the lines Scharkon distributes and specifies.
• Bega Gantenbrink-Leuchten: German premium manufacturer of architectural outdoor luminaires used in facade, garden, and public-space lighting. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose outdoor lighting products are often specified in the same architectural exterior projects that Scharkon's outdoor/architectural segment supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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