Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG

What Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG does

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German lighting manufacturer headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, operating as a limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) with Waldmann GmbH as general partner. The company designs and manufactures professional LED luminaires and integrated smart-building solutions for three verticals: industrial workplaces (manufacturing, warehouses, machine illumination), modern offices (open-plan, meeting, collaboration zones), and healthcare (hospitals, nursing facilities, examination rooms). Its product portfolio spans free-standing, desk-mounted, pendant, recessed, surface-mounted, linear, and magnifier luminaires under brands including LAVIGO, STRAIGHT, VIVAA, YARA, PARA.MI, DOTOO.fit, TEVISIO, TAUREO, TANEO, and LUCIO, complemented by the LTX IoT platform comprising KIRK ceiling sensors, CHEKOV desk sensors, BlueRange Mesh Gateways, and cloud-based space-management and workplace-booking software operated through wholly-owned subsidiary LIZ Smart Office GmbH. Differentiating technical features include integrated daylight and PIR presence sensors, DALI-2 and Bluetooth Mesh connectivity, EnOcean interoperability, Edgelight/Lightguide optics, biodynamic Human Centric Lighting (HCL), Swarm Control group coordination, UV-C air disinfection, and Cradle to Cradle-certified product lines backed by a 20-year warranty.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct field sales for project-based enterprise engagements, a B2B e-commerce shop (shop.waldmann.com) for standard product orders, and wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in the Netherlands (Waldmann BV) and France (Waldmann Eclairage S.A.S.) covering the Benelux and French markets. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of luminaires and sensors, supplemented by recurring LTX cloud-software subscriptions and service/support (repair, spare parts, maintenance, medical phototherapy). Pricing is quote-based for projects and not publicly disclosed, with positioning at the premium end of the market as evidenced by extended warranty, German manufacturing, and EcoVadis Gold / Cradle to Cradle certifications. The company sells into Germany, the broader DACH and European market, North America, and Asia, with localized websites in German, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, and Chinese.

Name

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://waldmann.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of premium LED workplace luminaires and the LTX IoT smart-building platform, serving industrial, office, and healthcare customers across Europe, North America, and Asia via direct field sales and European subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• LED workplace lighting
• Industrial luminaires
• Smart building sensors
• Office lighting systems
• Medical phototherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-Schwenningen

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. Lighting Products: Sale of LED luminaires for industrial, office, and healthcare applications including free-standing, desk-mounted, suspended, recessed, and surface-mounted luminaires
2. Smart Sensors and IoT Systems: Sale of smart sensors (KIRK ceiling sensor, CHEKOV desk sensor), gateways, and LTX platform components for building digitization and workplace management
3. Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based software for workplace booking, space management, and building automation through LTX platform
4. Service and Support: Repair services, spare parts, maintenance, and technical support for lighting installations
5. Medical Phototherapy: Specialized phototherapy products for medical applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG designs, manufactures and sells professional LED luminaires and integrated smart-building IoT solutions for industry, office and healthcare workplaces. The product range includes free-standing, desk, pendant, surface-mounted, recessed, magnifier, spot, linear and continuous-row (TAUREO) luminaires, supplemented by the LTX IoT platform with KIRK ceiling sensors, CHEKOV desk sensors, BlueRange Mesh Gateways and cloud-based space management and workplace booking software. Specialized offerings include biodynamic Human Centric Lighting (HCL), UV-C room air disinfection, medical phototherapy and lighting planning services.

Product overview

Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co. KG is a German lighting manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional luminaires and smart building solutions across three market segments: Industry, Office & Healthcare. The product portfolio centers on LED luminaires (LAVIGO family including single, core, twin configurations; STRAIGHT; PARA.MI; VIVAA; YARA; TEVISIO; DOTOO.fit; TAUREO; LUCIO; ACURIA; TANEO; MACH LED; ROCIA.focus; RL70LE) complemented by the LTX IoT platform comprising KIRK ceiling sensors, CHEKOV desk sensors, BlueRange Mesh Gateways, and Mesh Repeaters for space management, smart building integration, and workplace booking. Key technology features include integrated daylight and presence sensors (PIR), DALI-2 control, Bluetooth Mesh connectivity, Cradle to Cradle certification, and up to 20-year warranties. The ecosystem is managed via Light Admin and Light User mobile applications with cloud connectivity through the LTX system. Specialized offerings include UV-C air disinfection, biodynamic Human Centric Lighting (HCL), and Swarm Control group lighting coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAVIGO Family (single, core, twin, twin-T, twin-U) Family of LED free-standing luminaires for office and healthcare environments with multiple form factors (single, core, twin configurations), integrated daylight and PIR presence sensors, DALI control, and direct/indirect lighting for screen-appropriate workplace illumination.
• STRAIGHT Design Free-Standing Luminaire Design-line LED free-standing luminaire with daylight and presence sensors, glare-free lighting and modern design for productive offices, offering three light modes.
• PARA.MI Task Luminaire LED desk/task luminaire for workplace illumination available in 1-arm and 2-arm configurations.
• VIVAA Family (pendant, fit, social, free) Family of pendant, surface-mounted, social and free-standing LED luminaires for office and healthcare. VIVAA.pendant features three selectable meeting light modes and integrated sensors for temperature, noise level and air quality, supporting collaboration, communication and regeneration zones.
• YARA Family (single, doubleU, doubleT) LED free-standing luminaire family with lumen outputs from 6,000 lm to 15,000 lm in single, doubleU and doubleT configurations for collaboration and concentration office zones.
• VANERA.fit Surface-Mounted and Recessed Luminaire LED surface-mounted and recessed luminaire designed to reduce fall risks in nursing facilities and hospitals while creating a pleasant atmosphere.
• TEVISIO Magnifier Luminaire LED magnifier luminaire for precision industrial inspection tasks.
• TAUREO Light Band System Continuous-row LED lighting system for manufacturing, warehouse and logistics halls providing high energy efficiency, low operating costs and excellent light quality.
• DOTOO.fit Recessed LED Luminaire Ultra-flat LED recessed luminaire using Edgelight and Lightguide technology for uniform homogeneous direct light in standard ceiling dimensions (600x600mm, 625x625mm, 1250x312.5mm, 1200x310mm) with DALI-2 dimming.
• LAVIGO.core Desk-Mounted Luminaire Desk-mounted LED luminaire of the LAVIGO family for screen-appropriate office workplace illumination with Cradle to Cradle certification, integrated PIR motion and daylight sensor, 15-minute follow-up time, backlight technology and combined direct/indirect lighting. LED lifetime L80 50,000 hours.
• KIRK Smart Ceiling Sensor Intelligent ceiling sensor for office environments that is part of the LTX ecosystem for space management and workplace booking, providing real-time occupancy data.
• CHEKOV Smart Desk Sensor Intelligent battery-free desk sensor with Plug&Play installation for real-time workspace utilization measurement, integrating with the LTX system for cloud-based data evaluation. Planned EnOcean wireless protocol interface.
• LUCIO Task Luminaire LED desk/task luminaire available in 1-arm and 2-arm configurations for workplace illumination.
• ACURIA Industrial Panel Light LED panel light for industrial applications.
• TANEO Arm-Mounted Industrial Luminaire Arm-mounted LED luminaire for industrial workstation illumination.
• MACH LED PLUS.forty Linear Luminaire Linear LED luminaire for industrial applications.
• ROCIA.focus Spot Luminaire Spot LED luminaire for focused industrial illumination.
• RL70LE Tube Luminaire LED tube luminaire for industrial applications.
• BlueRange Mesh Gateway Gateway connecting BlueRange BLE luminaires and sensors to the cloud system via MQTT. Supports LAN or WiFi connection with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or external power supply, converting BLE messages to MQTT for cloud delivery.
• LTX Space Management / Smart Building / Workplace Booking Platform Sensor-based technology platform for office space management, smart building integration and workplace booking. Includes software for real-time office utilization measurement, integration with Outlook or Google Calendar for desk booking, and the LTX Finder booking system, comprising KIRK ceiling sensors, CHEKOV desk sensors, gateways and LTX Mesh Repeaters.
• UV-C Room Air Disinfection (ZAPP) UV-C room air disinfection system for healthcare environments, including the ZAPP air purifier product line for infection control.
• Medical Phototherapy Products Specialized phototherapy products for medical applications, sold and supported through the Waldmann services/medical phototherapy division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through presence detection and daylight-responsive lighting
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIZ Smart Office GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary operating LTX Cloud platform hosted on AWS for smart building and workplace management software. Joint controllership relationship for data processing in Light Admin App and LTX Cloud services.
• Innovation Gate GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides womodo CMS for website hosting, maintenance, and support. Web servers located in Germany. Data processor under Art. 28 GDPR.
• vimopro GmbHminorOthersExternal Data Protection Officer provider for GDPR compliance support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed lighting group providing premium luminaires and lighting control systems for office, education, healthcare, and industrial applications. Comparable in vertical coverage, premium positioning, and European enterprise focus; differs in public-market capital structure.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting manufacturer serving architectural, office, industrial, and retail segments with luminaires and lighting management systems (Zumtobel Group Services). Directly comparable to Waldmann in vertical coverage, smart lighting platforms, and European enterprise focus.
• Trilux: German family-owned lighting manufacturer offering LED luminaires, lighting management, and IoT-based smart building solutions across office, industry, education, and healthcare verticals. Highly comparable to Waldmann in geography, vertical mix, product breadth, and family-owned structure.
• Glamox: Norwegian lighting manufacturer with strong presence in office, healthcare, and industrial segments, offering LED luminaires and connected lighting solutions. Comparable to Waldmann in vertical coverage and European enterprise focus, with a stronger maritime/industrial legacy.

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: US-based leader in lighting controls and shading solutions, with strong enterprise presence in office and hospitality verticals. Comparable to Waldmann in lighting control technology and HCL/biodynamic capability, with deeper North American enterprise relationships.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including lighting controls (Legrand Lighting Controls) and building automation systems. Comparable to Waldmann in the smart building controls layer, particularly relevant for DALI-2 and Bluetooth Mesh integration ecosystems.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) offering LED products, Interact connected lighting platform, and smart building solutions across all major verticals. Comparable to Waldmann in product categories and smart lighting platform ambition, but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• OSRAM (ams OSRAM): Global lighting and optoelectronics leader producing LED components, drivers, and complete luminaires with growing focus on smart building IoT solutions. Comparable to Waldmann in lighting technology and increasingly in smart building controls, but with semiconductor-scale resources.

Emerging players

• Helvar: Finnish specialist in intelligent lighting controls and luminaire component solutions, focused on DALI-2, wireless, and cloud-based lighting management. Directly comparable to Waldmann's LTX platform ambitions and complementary to its luminaire portfolio.

Regional players

• Regiolux: German manufacturer of technical luminaires and lighting systems for office, education, healthcare, and industrial applications. Highly comparable to Waldmann in product focus, geography, and mid-market positioning, though with less emphasis on IoT/sensor platforms.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/waldmanngroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/waldmann
• Facebookfacebook.com/waldmanngroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herbert-waldmann-gmbh-&-co.-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/waldmanngroup

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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