What Muller Licht does

MÜLLER-LICHT International GmbH is a privately held German lighting manufacturer headquartered in Lilienthal (Goebelstraße 61/63, 28865 Lilienthal) that designs, produces, and distributes LED lighting products for both consumer and professional customers. The company operates from a single-site facility that combines an in-house light laboratory for quality control and testing with a logistics center for flexible delivery. Its Managing Directors are Jost-Hendrik Maaß and Thilo Wüst, and it is registered as a German private limited company (HRB 203 203, Amtsgericht Walsrode).

The product portfolio spans three pillars: (1) consumer LED lamps and luminaires organized across residential rooms and outdoor/camping (Go mobile, Workz work lighting, Nature outdoor, plus Lily, Glen, Taro+ Round, Aqua-Profi individual products); (2) the tint smart lighting ecosystem, a Zigbee-compatible range of smart bulbs, luminaires, plugs, LED strips, and outdoor spots controllable via remote, app, and voice (Alexa, Google Home, Telekom SmartHome); and (3) Professionals — Shop Lighting (TEGA, TERA, PACTA, PIBO, TRIGA, ANDRON track spotlights; LYRA, NEO, COMO recessed downlights; PARUM pendants; LED panels) and Special Lighting (customized LED modules for refrigerated displays, terrarium/aquarium, stable lighting, premium bathroom, and other industrial applications). Technical differentiators include tool-free MIRO reflector exchange, SWITCH TONE light-color adjustment via standard wall switch, PACTA-TW Bluetooth tunable-white control, UGR <19 screen-compatible LED panels with 50,000-hour lifespan, and IP20–IP65 protection ratings across product families.

The business model is hardware sales across both B2C and B2B channels. Distribution runs through a dense German multi-channel network: DIY retailers (Hornbach, OBI, Hellweg, Globus Baumarkt, Hagebau, toom, dm-drogerie markt), online marketplaces (Amazon Germany, Conrad, Pollin, reichelt elektronik, ELV, Lampenwelt.de, LEDdirect), smart-home specialists (Telekom SmartHome, ELV, Böttcher AG), and direct B2B project sales for Special Lighting. B2B terms include a EUR 200 net minimum order value, free delivery above EUR 250 within Germany, and 30-day net payment. No pricing is publicly disclosed, no revenue is reported, and operations are confirmed active via live 2025/2026 product catalogs and service pages. Markets served are limited to Germany within Europe.

Name

Muller Licht

Legal name

MÜLLER-LICHT International GmbH

Website

https://mueller-licht.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MÜLLER-LICHT International GmbH is a privately held German LED lighting manufacturer in Lilienthal that produces consumer bulbs and luminaires, the tint smart home ecosystem, professional shop lighting, and customized industrial special-lighting solutions, distributed across major German DIY retailers, online marketplaces, and B2B project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Products

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF), Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting) (CRAIAHAI), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• LED lighting products
• Smart home lighting
• Residential luminaires
• Shop lighting solutions
• Special industrial lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lilienthal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lamps and Light Sources: Traditional LED replacement bulbs (pear, candle, reflector, tube forms), retrofit LED lamps compatible with standard sockets (E27, E14, GU10, GU5.3, G13). Revenue from consumer and professional replacement market.
2. LED Luminaires: Complete light fixtures including ceiling lights, table lamps, outdoor lights, mobile Go lights, Workz professional work lights, and Nature outdoor/camping products. Sold directly to consumers and through retail partners.
3. tint Smart Lighting Products: Smart LED bulbs, smart luminaires, smart plugs, LED strips, outdoor garden spots, and smart home accessories. The tint ecosystem enables voice control, app control, and smart home integration.
4. Professional Shop Lighting Solutions: LED track spotlights (TEGA, TERA, PACTA series), recessed downlights (LYRA, NEO, COMO series), pendant lights (PARUM), LED panels, and wall washers for retail environments. Includes custom/special lighting solutions for specific industrial applications.
5. Special Lighting Custom Solutions: Customized LED products for industry and special applications including refrigerated display lighting, aquarium/terrarium lighting, stall lighting, high-end bathroom lighting. Development of custom products based on customer requirements with exclusivity commitments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Müller Licht manufactures and sells LED lighting products across two main segments: (1) consumer lighting including LED retrofit bulbs, residential luminaires (ceiling, table, outdoor, mobile/work lights), and the tint smart home lighting ecosystem; and (2) professional lighting including Shop Lighting (track spotlights, recessed downlights, pendant lights, LED panels for retail) and Special Lighting (customized LED solutions for refrigerated displays, terrariums/aquariums, stalls, and high-end bathrooms). Products are sold through German DIY retail, online marketplaces, and direct B2B project sales.

Product overview

MULLER-LICHT is a German lighting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and professional lighting solutions centered around its core LED technology platform. The product range is organized into three main pillars: (1) tint Smart Light - a smart home lighting system controllable via remote, smart home integration, and voice control; (2) Leuchten (Luminaires) - modern LED fixtures for residential use including table lamps (Lily, Glen), ceiling lights (Taro+), and mobile lighting (Go brand); and (3) Professionals/Shop Lighting - professional-grade LED solutions including spotlights (TEGA, TERA, PACTA, PIBO, TRIGA, ANDRON series), recessed spotlights (LYRA series, NEO, COMO-R), pendant lights (PARUM), and LED panels for retail environments. The company also offers a full range of Leuchtmittel (light sources) including LED bulbs, retro LED bulbs, fluorescent lamps, and special purpose bulbs. The portfolio serves both consumer DIY and professional/contractor channels through distinct product sub-brands like Workz for work lighting and Nature for outdoor/camping applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tint: Smart home lighting system controllable via remote, smarthome networks, and voice control.

Products and services

• tint Smart Lighting System

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy savings compared to traditional incandescent lamps
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Germany serves as an online marketplace for Müller Licht products including the tint smart lighting line and general lighting products. Products are available through the Müller Licht Amazon brand store.
• ConradcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConrad Electronics carries both tint smart lighting and general Müller Licht products through their online platform and retail stores in Germany.
• ELVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorELV is a key partner for tint smart lighting products, offering the full tint smart home range. ELV also carries general Müller Licht LED lamps and luminaires.
• TelekomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelekom SmartHome offers Müller Licht tint smart lighting products as part of their smart home ecosystem through smarthome.de.
• HornbachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHornbach DIY chain offers Müller Licht products including LED lamps, luminaires, and smart lighting through their physical stores and online shop.
• OBIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBI Baumarkt distributes Müller Licht LED lamps and luminaires through their German retail network and e-commerce platform.
• HellwegcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHellweg Baumarkt chain carries Müller Licht brand products through their German retail locations.
• Globus BaumarktcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobus Baumarkt distributes Müller Licht products through their German DIY retail locations.
• HagebaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHagebau cooperative retail group offers Müller Licht products including smart lighting through their member retailers.
• toomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributortoom Baumarkt (REWE Group) distributes Müller Licht tint smart lighting products through their German retail network.
• dm-drogerie marktminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributordm drugstore chain carries Müller Licht LED lamps and basic luminaires through their German retail stores.
• Lampenwelt.deminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized online lighting retailer offering Müller Licht products including LED lamps and luminaires to German consumers.
• LEDdirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized LED lighting e-commerce platform carrying Müller Licht products for both consumer and professional applications.
• Pollin ElectronicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronics distributor Pollin offers Müller Licht LED lamps and tint smart lighting products through their German online platform.
• reichelt elektronikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman electronics components retailer reichelt offers Müller Licht LED products and tint smart lighting through their B2B and consumer e-commerce platform.
• Wünsche Services GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing HR services including job application portal hosting. Application materials are shared with Wünsche Services GmbH for centralized HR management within the corporate group.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tala: Design-led LED lighting brand with strong smart home and decorative product lines; emerging player in the premium consumer smart lighting segment where Müller Licht's tint also competes.
• Innr: European smart lighting specialist selling Zigbee-based connected bulbs, strips, and spots — competes head-on with Müller Licht's tint on smart home LED retail and ecosystem compatibility.

Direct peers

• Megaman: LED lighting specialist with a broad portfolio of LED lamps and fixtures plus smart lighting (INVENTRONICS-tied controls); competes directly with Müller Licht on retail LED bulbs and professional fixtures.
• Briloner Leuchten: German LED lighting manufacturer with a broad residential and decorative LED portfolio (luminaires, bulbs, outdoor lights) distributed through the same German DIY and mass-retail channels as Müller Licht.
• SLV (Big White): German lighting manufacturer offering residential luminaires and a substantial professional/architectural lighting catalog (track spots, recessed, outdoor) — directly comparable to Müller Licht's combined consumer + Shop Lighting positioning.
• Nordlux: Danish lighting manufacturer with residential LED luminaires, outdoor, and smart (Nordlux Smart) products distributed across European DIY and electrical wholesale — comparable scope and channel mix to Müller Licht.
• Paulmann Licht: German family-owned lighting manufacturer based in Springe, offering a comparable portfolio of residential LED lamps, luminaires, and smart lighting (URail, Plug & Shine) sold through similar German DIY and consumer electronics channels.

Broad incumbents

• Feilo Sylvania: International lighting manufacturer with residential LED, commercial fixtures, and emergency lighting across European markets; overlaps with Müller Licht's Shop Lighting and Special Lighting ranges as a broader competitor.
• Ledvance: Former Osram general lighting business, now a global LED lighting incumbent with comparable LED lamp, luminaire, and smart lighting (Smart+ Zigbee) ranges; overlaps Müller Licht on retail LED bulbs and professional luminaires.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader behind Philips, Philips Hue, and WiZ smart ecosystems; competes with Müller Licht across consumer LED, professional shop lighting, and smart home lighting with materially larger R&D and brand spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/muellerlicht

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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