Kira-leuchten Gmbh

What Kira-leuchten Gmbh does

KIRA Leuchten GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of LED and explosion-proof (ATEX) industrial luminaires, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Gottmadingen, southern Germany, near the Swiss border. The company designs, develops, and produces its entire product portfolio in-house, including LED hand lamps (IP54–IP68 ratings), tube luminaires for machine and vehicle construction, 360° work lights, workplace lamps with magnetic mounting, LED floodlights, rechargeable battery lamps and torches, and specialized UV-A and yellow-light lamps for photolithography and UV-sensitive processes. Its ATEX-certified line covers explosion-proof luminaires rated for hazardous zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22, used across chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, tanker, mining, rescue, and emergency-response applications. Notable technical differentiators include IP68-rated hand lamps for tank and barrel cleaning, omnidirectional 360° work lights, UV protection film, and proprietary diffuser foil for homogeneous LED light scattering.

The business operates on a B2B hardware-sales model, distributing through a dedicated e-commerce shop (kira-shop.de), direct sales via its corporate website, and a network of authorized distribution partners within the European Union. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company accepts catalog requests and contact-form inquiries. The customer base spans multiple industrial verticals including tanker and vehicle construction, plant engineering, automotive workshops, rescue services, and specialized environments such as clean rooms, laboratories, and pharmaceutical production. Ancillary revenue comes from ATEX inspection and maintenance services for installed KIRA luminaires.

KIRA holds DIN ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and complies with the ATEX directive 94/9/EC, positioning its "Made in Germany" manufacturing heritage and regulatory compliance as core differentiators. The firm is privately held, reports 1–10 employees, has no disclosed external investors or parent organization, and has not announced any funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Kira-leuchten Gmbh

Legal name

KIRA Leuchten GmbH

Website

https://kira-leuchten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KIRA Leuchten GmbH, founded in 1949 in Gottmadingen, Germany, manufactures ATEX-certified explosion-proof LED luminaires and industrial LED hand lamps, tube lights, floodlights, and UV-A lamps, serving B2B customers in tanker, chemical, plant engineering, workshop, and emergency-response sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial LED Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Industrial LED lighting
• ATEX explosion-proof luminaires
• Machine lighting solutions
• Hazardous area lighting
• Portable work lamps

Headquarters

HQ city

Gottmadingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of LED luminaires including hand lamps, tube lights, machine lights, floodlights, and specialty lamps for industrial applications
2. ATEX/EX Explosion-Protected Equipment: Sale of explosion-proof luminaires certified for hazardous areas including chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, mining industries
3. ATEX Service & Maintenance: Service for checking and maintaining KIRA ATEX luminaires

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KIRA Leuchten GmbH develops and manufactures LED work lamps, machine lamps, hand lamps, and ATEX-certified explosion-proof luminaires for industrial and commercial applications. All products are developed and produced in-house at the company's Gottmadingen facility in Germany, with offerings spanning protection classes IP54 through IP68 and ATEX zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22.

Product overview

KIRA Leuchten GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial LED lighting and explosion-proof (ATEX) luminaires, operating since 1949. The product portfolio centers on technical luminaires for industrial and commercial applications, comprising two main categories: standard LED lighting products and ATEX-certified explosion-protected luminaires. The standard product line includes hand lamps (KE-LED series with IP54 to IP68 ratings), tube luminaires/machine lights (KE-LED-EA series), universal 360° work lights, workplace lamps with magnetic mounting, LED floodlights, rechargeable battery lamps/torches, UV-A LED lamps for non-destructive testing, and yellow light lamps with UV protection for photolithography processes. The EX lighting division offers comprehensive ATEX-certified luminaires including hand lamps, tube luminaires, 360° omnidirectional lights, floodlights, rechargeable lamps, torches/flashlights, signal towers (including IO-Link enabled variants), and emergency exit lights rated for Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22. All products are developed and manufactured at the company's Gottmadingen facility, with a B2B e-commerce shop for commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EX Lighting (ATEX Explosion-Proof Luminaires) ATEX-certified explosion-proof LED luminaires for hazardous areas classified as Zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22, including hand lamps, tube luminaires, floodlights, torches, signal towers, and emergency lights, designed for industries such as chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, and mining.
• KE-LED Hand Lamps Portable LED hand lamps available in IP54, IP65, and IP68 protection classes with 3x to 30x LED configurations, for industrial inspection, tank cleaning, and workshop applications.
• KE-LED-EA Light Fittings (Tube Luminaires) LED tube luminaires for machine and vehicle construction in modular designs with 3x to 36x LEDs and multi-voltage configurations (24V, 110V, 230V, 42V).
• Universal Lamp 360° Omnidirectional 360-degree LED work lights including explosion-proof EX 5018 variants and KE-LED 5045/230-M, providing omnidirectional beam for construction, trade, and industrial applications.
• KE-LED Workplace Lamps LED workplace lamps with magnetic mounting options for machine workstations, available in 3x, 6x, and 10x LED configurations with multi-voltage compatibility.
• LED Floodlights LED floodlights including explosion-proof Ultra3 (24V-48V) and rechargeable UltraXL models, plus WL 6000 LED and 1500 LED portable work lights.
• Battery Lamps and Torches Rechargeable and battery-powered LED hand lamps, flashlights, right-angle lights, and headlamps including SL, WL, IL series and UniLux Pro, for industrial, rescue, and service applications.
• UV-A LED Lamps Specialized UV-A LED luminaires including KE-LED-EA 3010 UV-A and KE-LED 5018 UV-A for non-destructive testing, photolithography, and UV-sensitive industrial processes.
• Yellow Light Lamps (Y520) LED yellow light luminaires with UV protection film (below 520nm) for UV-sensitive manufacturing processes including printing, electronics, and pharmaceutical applications.
• EX Signal and Emergency Lighting ATEX-certified EX ST signal towers (including IO-Link enabled variants) for industrial hazard indication, plus EX FW emergency exit lights and EX NL emergency lights for safe evacuation from hazardous areas.
• ATEX Service and Maintenance Professional service for checking and maintaining KIRA ATEX luminaires to ensure ongoing safety compliance and operational reliability in hazardous environments.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell Lighting: US industrial and commercial lighting brand with hazardous-location and high-bay LED products. Comparable to KIRA in industrial-grade LED luminaires for harsh environments, though broader in commercial scope.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Dutch-listed global lighting giant with industrial and hazardous-location products under the Philips and Day-Brite brands. Relevant incumbent comparable on industrial LED luminaires; not a focused competitor in ATEX specialty niches.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed professional lighting group supplying industrial, office, outdoor and emergency lighting. Comparable in industrial and EX-tied product categories, but with broader commercial focus than KIRA's specialty ATEX niche.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German global leader in explosion-protected components (sensors, interfaces, lighting) for process automation. Overlaps with KIRA on EX signal/lighting products, but operates a much broader EX portfolio across automation.
• Eaton (Crouse-Hinds / Cooper Lighting): US diversified industrial group whose Crouse-Hinds and Cooper Lighting lines supply explosion-proof luminaires and industrial LED fixtures. Comparable to KIRA in hazardous-location and industrial LED products within a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Glamox: Norwegian industrial lighting manufacturer with strong presence in marine, offshore, oil & gas and hazardous-area applications. Comparable to KIRA in ruggedized LED luminaires for demanding industrial environments.
• Cortem Group: Italian specialist in explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting fixtures for oil & gas and hazardous industrial sites. Comparable to KIRA in EX-rated luminaires, floodlights, and emergency lighting.
• Dialight: UK/US-based LED industrial lighting specialist focused on hazardous-location, high-bay, obstruction, and transportation applications. Directly comparable in EX-rated LED luminaires for industrial customers.
• R. Stahl: German specialist in explosion-protected equipment and lighting for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx). Closely comparable to KIRA given its focus on EX luminaires, signal towers, and emergency lighting for chemical, oil & gas and pharmaceutical customers.
• WISKA Hoppmann: German manufacturer of EX cable glands, junction boxes and EX lighting for hazardous environments. Directly comparable to KIRA on ATEX-certified industrial lighting sold into marine, offshore and chemical markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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