What Fischer Lighting does

Fischer Lighting ApS is a Danish privately-held circular lighting company founded in 2016 in Vanløse by Lars and Stig Elmvang. The company operates a three-tier circular model — Fischer ReUse (cleaning and LED-upgrading of existing luminaires), Fischer ReDesign (renovation with new design), and Fischer ReCreate (new fixtures from recycled materials) — anchored by a proprietary LED ReThinkKit™ retrofit unit with CE-marking and a documented 90% CO₂ reduction versus new production. Its product portfolio spans 18+ named luminaire lines (Judd, GAIA®, August, Ocean, Frigg, Njord, Sunrise, Light of Fashion, Mento, Apollon, Big/Small Industry, Quarto, Genbrugt LK Skotlampe, Flos Glo-Ball S2, etc.), each sourced from identifiable waste streams including retail chains, Maersk offices, fishing nets, PET bottles, and ventilation pipes. Fischer Lighting serves commercial real estate developers and owners (PFA Pension, PensionDanmark, Wihlborgs, AKF, Olav de Linde), pharmaceutical and corporate clients (Novo Nordisk, WTW, Velliv), public institutions (Sundhedsstyrelsen), and construction/architectural firms via direct enterprise field sales in Denmark and Sweden. Pricing is project-based with multi-year contracts, supplemented by the Fischer ReBuy take-back service (credit or cash compensation for used luminaires) and a digital platform via zupply. All assembly occurs at Danish social workshops, including a 1,400 sqm HENTO Production facility in Korsør employing workers from Slagelse Municipality. The company is B Corp certified (score 101.6, first European lighting company above 100) and has published next-generation third-party verified EPDs for six product variants, supporting DGNB Gold, DGNB-Rum, and Zero CO₂ building certifications.

Name

Fischer Lighting

Legal name

Fischer Lighting ApS

Website

https://fischer-lighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fischer Lighting is a Danish circular lighting company that upcycles discarded luminaires with proprietary LED technology and designs new fixtures from recycled materials, serving commercial real estate developers, architects, and construction firms across Denmark and Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Circular Commercial Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Circular lighting solutions
• LED retrofit luminaires
• Upcycled lighting fixtures
• Sustainable commercial lighting
• Circular economy lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vanløse

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Circular lighting product sales: Sale of upcycled, redesigned, and newly designed LED luminaires to commercial real estate developers, building owners, and construction companies. Products range from refurbished existing lamp models to new designs made from recycled materials. Revenue driven by project-based sales to enterprise customers.
2. Fischer ReBuy — take-back and buy-back: Company purchases used luminaires from customers, offering either credits toward new fixtures or monetary compensation depending on fixture type. Creates a circular loop and drives repeat purchase opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fischer Lighting is a Danish lighting manufacturer that upcycles discarded luminaires and designs new fixtures from recycled materials. The company collects used lamps from demolitions and renovations, refurbishes them with proprietary LED technology, and reassembles the products at Danish social workshops. Its portfolio includes named product lines such as Judd, GAIA®, August, Ocean, Frigg, Njord, Sunrise, and Light of Fashion, sold via three circular concepts: Fischer ReUse, Fischer ReDesign, and Fischer ReCreate.

Product overview

Fischer Lighting is a Danish family-owned company founded in 2016 that creates sustainable lighting solutions through a uncompromising circular business model. The product portfolio consists of three service concepts — Fischer ReUse (cleaning and LED-upgrading of existing used fixtures), Fischer ReDesign (renovation with new design added), and Fischer ReCreate (new products designed from recycled materials) — alongside a portfolio of named product lines. Key products include Judd (redesigned from retail chain fixtures), GAIA® (Danish-designed acoustic pendant from recycled PET), August (modular downlight with recycled fishing nets, award-winning), Ocean (multifunctional luminaire from recycled aluminum), Frigg (linear luminaire from recycled aluminum, EPD-certified), Njord (pendant from discarded ventilation pipes), Sunrise (from old cassette fixtures), Light of Fashion (from fashion retail spots), Mento (from Maersk headquarters), Big Industry and Small Industry (industrial pendants from warehouses), Quarto (classic Focus Lighting design), Apollon (acoustic pendant from system lamps), and the Genbrugt LK Skotlampe (refurbished maritime classic). The company also operates Fischer ReBuy, a take-back service that purchases used fixtures from customers. All products feature LED technology and are assembled in Denmark by people on the margins of the labor market through social workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apollon Acoustic pendant lamp created from repurposed system light fixtures (60×60 armatures). Developed in collaboration with Velliv, DEAS A/S, and a:gain, using acoustic material made from recycled PET bottles. Each repurposed unit saves approximately 4 kg of steel. For commercial buildings seeking combined acoustic and lighting solutions.
• August Modular downlight designed by GXN/3XN with innovative circular design. The outer ring is made from recycled fishing nets. Award-winning product including 'Det bæredygtige element, Produktprisen' at Building Green 2018 and 'Green Product Award' at Munich Handwerk Messe 2019. For commercial interiors including offices, public buildings, and aquariums.
• Big Industry Sustainable industrial lamp with LED and DALI control. A modern reinterpretation of the classic industrial pendant, originally found in Danish factory halls. Now popular for industrial renovations, retail fit-outs, and larger spaces requiring both functionality and aesthetics.
• Frigg Flexible linear luminaire made from minimum 75% post-consumer recycled aluminum. Can be surface-mounted or pendant-mounted. Available in lengths up to 5 meters including special solutions. Supports wireless light control. EPD-certified product with documented lifecycle data. For commercial offices and large spaces.
• GAIA® Danish-designed acoustic pendant lamp combining lighting and acoustic functions. Made from minimum 75% recycled PET from plastic bottles. Supports circadian rhythm lighting with color temperatures from 1800K to 6500K. Registered trademark. For offices, reception areas, and commercial interiors.
• Judd Redesigned luminaire originally from a major Danish retail chain. Transformed into an iconic, minimalist fixture. Available in surface-mounted and pendant configurations with wall wash effect. Upgraded with LED technology, 5-year warranty, DALI/Wireless options. Production savings per 100 units: 3.3t CO₂ and 66kL water. For commercial offices, residential buildings, and timber projects.
• Light of Fashion Ø135 Upcycled spot lamp from a global fashion retailer's stores. Upgraded with modern LED technology. Features adjustable hanger for different angles. Available for track mounting and as a pendant. Production savings per 100 units: 1.9t CO₂ and 174kL water. For retail, office, and commercial spaces.
• Mento Classic pendant lamp harvested from Maersk's headquarters on Esplanaden in Copenhagen. Refinished with raw metal and clear lacquer while retaining the original diffuser. Interior upgraded with the latest LED technology. Available in rust-lacquered or original white finish. For offices and executive spaces.
• Njord Characterful pendant lamp developed in collaboration with designer Christina Halskov of Halskov Design Studio, made from discarded ventilation pipes. Features transparent back for natural, comfortable light output. Mountable as pendant, wall, or ceiling fixture. Equipped with microprizmatic shielding for glare reduction and compliant with DS/EN 12464-1:2021. For modern commercial interiors.
• Ocean Multifunctional luminaire made from minimum 75% recycled aluminum. Can be surface-mounted, pendant, or wall-mounted. Designed for disassembly and repairability. 95% energy saving compared to primary aluminum production. Available in various lengths with power range 5W–14W. For commercial offices and renovations.
• Quarto Classic and functional luminaire originally produced by Focus Lighting, still in production today. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use with indirect, reflected light. Ideal for cafes, corridors, bathrooms, and exterior walls. Available with DALI/Wireless/on-off control options.
• Sunrise Luminaire derived from old cassette fixtures typically found in school classrooms and offices. Features a solid steel construction with geometric measurements and a half-moon shape. Suitable for modern, post-modern, and industrial buildings. Produces a wide beam without glare.
• Small Industry Industrial pendant with LED and DALI light control. Originally hung in old warehouse buildings, now a popular model especially for office environments seeking an industrial look. Upgraded with the latest LED technology and intelligent lighting control. Production savings per 100 units: 1.1t CO₂ and 67kL water.
• Genbrugt LK Skotlampe Refurbished version of a classic Scandinavian lighting tradition luminaire, originally created in the early 1900s for ships and maritime environments. Updated with modern LED technology. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in full or half-glass versions. Production savings per 100 units: 0.5t CO₂ and 162.9kL water.
• Fischer ReBuy Take-back and buy-back service where Fischer Lighting purchases used light fixtures from customers. The company collects discarded fixtures free of charge and spares customers from handling and disposing of electronic waste. Customers receive either credits for new fixtures or financial compensation depending on the fixture type. For enterprises undergoing renovation or relocation with large luminaire inventories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% lower CO₂ footprint (A1-A3 annual) documented via next-generation EPDs
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, key project partner and minor.

• HENTO Production ApScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2024Strategic production partnership with social economy enterprise in Korsør. HENTO provides 1,400 sqm of production and warehouse capacity, enabling Fischer Lighting to multiply production capacity. Up to 15 citizens from Slagelse Municipality work daily on assembling Fischer Lighting lamps at the workshop. This partnership is a core pillar of Fischer Lighting's social sustainability model.
• zupplycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital take-back platform partnership launched to enable customers to easily register and value their used luminaires. Customers upload photos, specify quantities, and receive quick valuations for lamps. Platform connects to ESG reporting and disposal cost savings.
• Slagelse MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Slagelse Municipality to provide meaningful employment for citizens on the margins of the labor market via HENTO Production workshop in Korsør. Supports Fischer Lighting's social sustainability and ESG reporting.
• Lendager Arkitekterkey project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect firm for multiple high-profile circular building projects including Højhuset TRÆ (Denmark's tallest timber building, 78m) and Novo Nordisk Innovation Lab. Specifies Fischer Lighting's circular luminaires in sustainable building projects.
• Henning Larsenkey project partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Danish architectural firm. Previously partnered on research with DTU and Fischer Lighting on quality differences between new LED luminaires and LED upgrades. Recommended for renovation projects with circular lighting requirements.
• a:gainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish company producing acoustic materials from recycled PET bottles. Partnered on Velliv Lyngby Hovedgade project and Veliv project to create Apollon luminaire — converting discarded system luminaires into acoustic pendants with PET acoustic material.
• DEAS A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management company. Partnered on Veliv Lyngby Hovedgade project involving Apollon luminaire creation from discarded system luminaires.
• NettominorOthersDanish supermarket chain that has provided thousands of discarded luminaires to Fischer Lighting since 2019. The 'Judd' luminaire is a redesign of old Netto store luminaires, upgraded with LED technology for use in new projects.
• Mærsk (A.P. Moller-Maersk)minorOthersDiscarded luminaires from Maersk's headquarters on Esplanaden in Copenhagen were repurposed into the 'Mento' luminaire. The classic pendants were refurbished with new LED technology while preserving their original design.
• H&MminorOthersGlobal fashion retailer whose discarded spot luminaires from retail stores have been redesigned by Fischer Lighting into the 'Light of Fashion' luminaire. Featured in multiple projects including Wihlborgs Kvartetten and AKF headquarters.
• RM-ELcoreOthersFischer Lighting grew out of a classic electrical installation company with more than a century of experience. This heritage provides deep understanding of both tradition and innovation in electrical and lighting systems.
• PaustianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeidi Winther Bjørholm joined Fischer Lighting as Sustainability Supply Chain Manager from Paustian, where she served as COO and Head of Procurement, managing large international supplier collaborations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Louis Poulsen: Danish heritage architectural lighting manufacturer with portfolio of iconic design luminaires (PH, AJ, Panthella). Same Danish geography and design-led spec channel as Fischer; comparable enterprise customer base but no circular upcycling model.
• Glamox AS: Norwegian lighting group with circular economy commitments and a strong focus on commercial, marine and industrial segments across the Nordics. Comparable Norwegian/Scandinavian lighting market presence and sustainability narrative.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish lighting group including Fagerhult, iGuzzini, LED Linear and Atelje Lyktan, serving commercial and institutional markets across the Nordics. Closest geographic peer to Fischer with comparable architectural/spec-driven sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer serving European commercial projects with sustainability-oriented product design. Comparable architectural/specification-driven commercial lighting niche with focus on premium design.
• Vibia Lighting: Spanish designer lighting brand serving premium commercial and hospitality projects globally with sustainability framing. Comparable high-design commercial architectural lighting positioning and channel overlap with architects.
• Flos S.p.A. Italian architectural and decorative lighting company (part of Design Holding), sold through premium commercial and residential channels globally. Notably, Fischer Lighting has performed an upcycling project on a Flos Glo-Ball S2, indicating potential adjacent / collaboration positioning between classic designer brands and circular upgraders.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) with eco+ sustainability product line serving commercial and institutional buildings in Europe. Comparable premium commercial-institutional target customers and pan-European spec-driven model.
• Signify (formerly Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company with circular initiatives including 3D-printed luminaires from recycled materials and Light-as-a-Service. Operates at global scale versus Fischer's Nordic circular niche; relevant for tracking the competitive ceiling in commercial lighting.
• TRILUX Group: German commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer serving institutional and B2B customers across Europe with sustainability-certified product lines. Comparable commercial-institutional lighting target market and European project-scale reference base.
• Artemide S.p.A. Italian designer lighting manufacturer with established sustainability messaging and a premium commercial lighting portfolio across Europe. Comparable spec-driven sales into architect-led enterprise projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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