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Occhio GmbH
Company typeGmbH
Founded1999
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Key people
  • Axel Meise
  • Susann Meise
  • Benno Zerlin
Revenue€104.6 million[1] (2021/22)
Number of employees
183[1] (2022)
Websitewww.occhio.com

Occhio GmbH is a manufacturer of lighting and spotlight systems for residential and commercial applications based in Munich, Germany.[2][3]

History[edit]

Occhio was founded by Axel Meise in 1999.[2] In the same year, the company launched its first product, the modular lighting system Puro.[4] In 2004, the company introduced the Sento lighting system, which has customization options such as interchangeable optics and colour filters.[5] An additional glass version, the Divo, was introduced in 2008.[6]

The gradual ban on incandescent and halogen lamps in 2009, caused Occhio to switch to LED technology and the company began to develop its own electronics. Occhio launched the Più series of recessed and surface-mounted lighting systems in 2010.[2] In 2017, the company became a member of Meisterkreis Deutschland, an interest group representing 70 creative companies and scientific institutions.[7][8] Also in 2017, Occhio launched the Mito luminaire series, which won several design awards.[9]

In 2018, EMH, an investment company specializing in medium-sized enterprise investments, acquired 44 percent of Occhio's shares.[2][10]

In July 2020, Benno Zerlin became managing director of Occhio alongside Axel Meise; Susann Meise also became managing director in 2021.[11] In 2022, Axel Meise stepped down from the management team.[11] In 2022, Occhio presented the table and reading lamp Gioia,[12] followed by the model Luna in 2023, a luminaire in various specifications with adjustable brightness and light temperature.[13]

Corporate structure[edit]

Benno Zerlin and Susann Meise serve as managing directors of Occhio GmbH. Axel Meise is responsible for product, design, innovation and the Occhio brand.[11] In 2021/22, the company had 183 employees and generated revenues of €104.6 million. The company headquarters in Munich comprise the business areas of product design and development, procurement, quality, customer service, marketing and sales management.[1]

Products[edit]

Occhio manufactures modular lighting systems for private and commercial spaces and buildings. This includes ceiling luminaires, room luminaires, pendant luminaires, arc luminaires and floor luminaires.[14] The luminaires have functions such as touchless gesture control and adjustable colour temperature or light colour. Using Bluetooth, the luminaires can be operated wirelessly via an app or with a remote control.[15] The company's products are sold in 500 stores in Europe as well as internationally.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Occhio GmbH Jahresabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr vom 01. Juli 2021 bis zum 30. Juni 2022" [Occhio GmbH Annual financial report for the financial year from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022] (in German). Bundesanzeiger. 2022-05-18.
  2. ^ a b c d Austen, Harriet (2020). "Der Meister des Lichts" [The master of light]. IHK-Magazin (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  3. ^ Demirci, A. (2013-05-27). "Kölner Lichter" [Cologne lights]. Express (in German).
  4. ^ Schmitt, Peter-Philipp (2019-12-15). "Lampen-Hersteller Occhio: Die neue Lightkultur" [Lamp manufacturer Occhio: The new culture of light]. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). ISSN 0174-4909. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ "Jeder und alles erstrahlt im richtigen Licht" [Everyone and everything shines in the right light]. Abendzeitung (in German). 2005-09-17.
  6. ^ Rau, Cordula (2008-04-28). "Design Licht-News Leuchtkörper" [Design light news light fixture]. Focus (in German). pp. 136–139.
  7. ^ Brors, Peter (2018-04-13). "Das Leuchten des Perfektionisten" [The glow of the perfectionist]. Handelsblatt (in German). p. 25.
  8. ^ "Occhio als Beispiel für »German Contemporary Excellence«" [Occhio as an example of "German Contemporary Excellence"]. On-light (in German). 2017-09-13. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  9. ^ Goebel, Anne; Max, Scharnigg (2017-10-14). "Kurz gesichtet" [Briefly sighted]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). p. 54.
  10. ^ Höppner, Axel (2020-08-05). "Designer-Leuchtenfirma Occhio will die 100-Millionen-Euro-Marke knacken" [Designer lighting company Occhio aims to break the 100 million euro mark]. Handelsblatt (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  11. ^ a b c "Designleuchten sind gefragt" [Design luminaires are in demand]. Raum und Wohnen (in German). 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  12. ^ Schasche, Stefan (2022-12-21). "So kunstvoll setzt Occhio seine neue Leuchte in Szene" [This is how Occhio artfully stages its new luminaire]. Werben & Verkaufen (in German). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  13. ^ Winterhagen, Johannes (2024-03-25). "Weiß ist doch eine Farbe" [White is a colour after all]. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  14. ^ "Occhio: Eine Leuchte wie ein Schmuckstück" [Occhio: A luminaire like a piece of jewelry]. Rhein exklusiv (in German). 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  15. ^ Höpner, Axel (2020-08-06). "Licht-Gestalten" [Light Shapes]. Handelsblatt (in German). p. 44.
  16. ^ Müller, Anja. "Wie der Münchner Lampendesigner Axel Meise China erobern will" [How Munich lamp designer Axel Meise wants to conquer China]. Handelsblatt. Retrieved 2023-10-31.

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