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  • 2012

    Semperlux becomes Selux — The old name Semperlux AG is changed to Selux AG. New development series: "Efficient Design" and "Kinetic Luminaires".

    Selux Cross Beam Technology (CBT) and Light-Modulating Optics (LMO technology) are developed for precise and efficient LED light guidance in interior and exterior lighting. Manta Rhei, an OLED-based luminaire, is the result of a preliminary study of kinetic luminaires and a joint project by Selux and ART+COM.

    2011

    Selux strengthens its own brand — New, uniform brand design for all Selux subsidiaries worldwide.

    2010

    Semperlux AG realigned by new management team — Klaus-Peter Siemssen, Chief Executive Officer, takes charge of the Semperlux Group along with Ulrich Misgeld.

    2009

    Shielding Option – Satiné Lens

    Good Design Award 2008 — NEO was awarded the Chicago Athenaeum’s Good Design Award 2008 in the category “lighting”. — Lighting for the sports car icon
    Semperlux provided the lighting for the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

    2008

    selux Headquarter

    60 Years Light. Ideas. Systems. — The 60th anniversary of Semperlux AG: 2008 sees the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Berlin-based lighting manufacturer Semperlux AG. — Opening of the new se'lux-Luminaries-Park. — LIGHTING CULTURE 2008 - Presenting the new se´lux product catalogues for interior and exterior lighting.

    2007

    Sonne/solar powered luminaire

    Granting Patent for Constant Luminance Technology (CLT). — Successfully contracted the canal luminairie modernisation project for the city of Amsterdam. — Outdoor Vision - se´lux Design Competition for students of the University of Arts Berlin (UdK).

    2006

    Berlin Central Station — For the whole project 54 different light solutions were newly developed to put light in scene. Satin lines of light for commercial areas, wall fittings for the façade, the panoramic lifts are lit by sectors of circular fittings. The Stalactite fitting made of Duran glass cylinders creates a celebration area for incoming trains. Further functional fittings were supplied for stairwells, corridors and the parking.

    2004

    Satinlights office

    Company chronicles published. — In "Berlin beleuchtet." industrial designer Sabine Röck tells the 50-year-old story of the family company reflected in the history of the city of Berlin and events that marked the history of the world during that time. Semperlux's fate and fortune are closely linked with the City of Berlin and its development after 1945. Thus the book documents a part of the economic growth of the German capital. A large number of se'lux products have already become classics, which also makes "Berlin beleuchtet" a history of lighting fixtures, in a way. But the well illustrated book also provides an insight into modern luminaire design and explains the technical background to se'lux products simply and clearly, so that non-lighting experts can understand it. ISBN 3-936962-04-9 
    24.80 euros, Published by Verlag Bostelmann & Siebenhaar. — Satinlights® Office wins a finalist FX International Interior Design Awards
    Commended by the judges for 'it´s slim styling as well as it´s quality of light', the luminaire was runner up in the 'Best product for office interiors' category.

    2003

    FX Award

    Track goes digital: new potential for lighting design — EUTRAC | Dali means that track lighting can now be integrated into professional lighting control schemes. The intelligent track opens up new perspectives for creative lighting concepts. Display lighting for shops, trade show stands and events, appropriate lighting solutions for museums and exhibition spaces or modern lighting control for individual applications in the office environment – EUTRAC | Dali promotes imaginative, interactive design. It is a tool that allows the designer to create different spatial environments. www.eutrac.de

    2002

    FX Award

    The RGB pendant luminaire wins the FX International Interior Design Award — In the category "Best Office Lighting". — SELUX (CH) AG is founded: like many of the Semperlux AG subsidiaries, SELUX (CH) AG is an independent company with its own managerial staff. This corporate philosophy gives SELUX (CH) AG the liberty to address the specific demands of the Swiss market.

    2001

    Technik Museum

    selux luminaires in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin — The "Nalbach luminaire" becomes a permanent exhibit in the "Power - Electricity - Light" exhibition in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin - after 20 years it has become a real design classic! — On 1. July, 2001 Armin Bansbach retires at the age of 67 and leaves the Board of Semperlux AG. He is still active as the managing partner of the sole shareholder, Hermann-Bansbach GmbH & Co. KG.

    2000

    Launch of the ARTHELIO project: the combined use of daylight and artificial light in a light pipe system — The TU Berlin (Technical University, Institute of Electronics and Lighting Engineering, Professor Dr. Kaase and Dr. Rosemann) collaborated with Semperlux AG and with Italian and Swedish partners to develop a lighting system based on a hollow light guide. Daylight and artificial light provided by a sulphur lamp are fed into the light pipe, the aim being to reduce energy consumption and enhance user comfort. The Arthelio prototype, which is installed in the Semperlux central administration building, provides energy-efficient lighting. At the same time, it improves the quality of the atmosphere in the windowless stairwell at Semperlux headquarters. — Semperlux receives the Berlin Environment Award. — Changes on the Executive Board: In 2000, Ulrich Misgeld takes over as Financial Manager of Semperlux.

  • 1999

    Millenium Dome

    1000 OVALIS-luminaires for the Millenium Dome in London — London in all its finery at the turn of the millennium - the grounds of the Millennium Dome, which was designed by Richard Rogers, are lit by almost 1000 OVALIS luminaires. Discreet and modern in their design, they provide attractive and adequate lighting of the park area around the Dome. — Street lighting from the Berlin Zoo to the Nordic Embassies to the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) using URBI 1 luminaires (Design: Professor Gernot Nalbach).

    1998

    Selux Headquarter

    50 Light years in our time — The first half of the century of lighting planning and design has raced by at the speed of light for Semperlux. The name Semperlux - always light - has been an integral part of the corporate concept from the start: with the battery charger developed by company founder Hermann Bansbach lights were kept burning in the city, even when there were power cuts during the Berlin blockade.
    Since that time Semperlux staff have continued to apply their passionate interest in good lighting to come up with a wide range of lighting innovations. Alongside fully developed standard solutions Semperlux today offers integrated and individual lighting systems through their Corporate Lighting division. Their service includes consulting, planning and realisation. All over the world. — Ludwig-Erhard-House The modern design of the Silhouette luminaire lends the Ludwig Erhard House in Berlin a synthesis of architecture and economic efficiency emanating the radiant character of the house with the stock exchange outside the building.

    1997

    German Ambassador's Residence

    City lighting for Atlantic City — URBI is installed in downtown Atlantic City, on the Elbe Bridge in Magdeburg and in the outlying areas at the Amsterdam stadium. — Semperlux GmbH merges with se'lux Holding AG to become Semperlux Aktiengesellschaft - Lichttechnische Werke - At the same time the main plant in Berlin becomes a public limited company and the parent company with over 15 subsidiaries in and outside Germany.

    1996

    Frankfurt Station

    Frankfurt Station — Over 4500 metres of specially developed linear lighting systems are installed above over 13 Intercity platforms at Frankfurt/M. main station for the Deutsche Bahn AG.

    1995

    New manufacture for exterior luminaires

    New manufacture for exterior luminaires — a new plant for exterior luminaires was built in Zachow (30 km from Berlin), providing over 7000 sq.m. for the manufacture of street lanterns and outdoor fittings.

    1994

    Kirchsteigfeld in Potsdam

    Kirchsteigfeld in Potsdam — In Kirchsteigfeld in Potsdam, the largest city building project in the 'new German states', the client opted for luminaires and street lanterns from se'lux's URBI urban lighting range.

    1993

    URBI at Frankfurt/a. M., Dessau, London and Grenoble

    URBI at Frankfurt/a. M., Dessau, London and Grenoble — The URBI urban lighting system, which has already become a fast-selling line, is installed on Lower Main Bridge in Frankfurt/M, in a number of streets in Dessau, in Oxford Street in London and in Grenoble.

    1992

    German Art and Exhibition Center in Bonn

    German Art and Exhibition Center in Bonn — The high degree of innovation inherent to the Semperlux INTERIOR range becomes apparent when equipping the German Art and Exhibition Center in Bonn with a custom designed computer-controlled lighting system (in collaboration with Lichtplan/ Lichtdesign, Cologne).

    1991

    SCHUPMANN street lantern at the Brandenburg Gate

    SCHUPMANN street lantern at the Brandenburg Gate. — The historical Schupmann street lantern is erected all round the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. In 1991 together with the TFH Berlin (Prof. Dr. Marx/ Prof. Dr. Karstädt) Semperlux receives the Berlin Environment Award for the development of a dimmable, high-frequency operation electronic ballast for fluorescent lamps.

  • 1988

    EUTRAC

    EUTRAC — Semperlux founds a subsidiary, EUTRAC® Stromschienen GmbH & Co., whose main task lies the development and manufacture of tracks, track systems and adapters. In 1990 the Citylights range of spots is developed to complement the EUTRAC range of interior fittings. This marks the beginning of a new product line: "LIGHTS & TRACKS".  registered trademark of the Semperlux Aktiengesellschaft

    1987

    Cube de la Défense, Paris

    Cube de la Défense, Paris — Practically a new landmark in France: the 'Cube de la Défense' in Paris. All offices and public areas are lit with Tubular Lighting System 90, a total of 8000 metres.

    1986

    Neon System

    NEON-systems and SATURN-range — the NEON systems are developed for the interior lighting sector. — The trend-setting SATURN range is designed for the exterior lighting sector.

    1984

    Lighting Kurfürstendamms in Berlin

    Lighting Kurfürstendamms in Berlin — 1984 SELUX is assigned by the governing body in Berlin to re-design the lighting for Berlin's Kurfürstendamm using HARDENBERG historical street lanterns, now a well-known feature of one of Berlin's most popular streets.

    1985 Airports Cairo and Djakarta Word of Semperlux competence in the field of airport lighting has spread: The airports in Cairo and in Djakarta are added to the list. Even the Dutch queen enjoys the golden glow of se'lux. Residential fittings and tubular lighting systems adorn her castle in The Hague.

    1982

    SEMPERLUX Marienfelde

    1982 Airport Charles de Gaulle Reflector technology and Tubular Lighting Systems 90 and 120 show Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris in a new light.
    In Lille the Metro stops at stations lit by Semperlux.

    1983 SEMPERLUX Marienfelde     Semperlux moves into a new manufacturing plant in Berlin-Marienfelde; usable area: 18,000 sq.m. The number of employees rises to 190. A further component is added to the interior range: non-glare lighting for computer workstations.

  • 1975

    Luminaires made of aluminium extrusions

    Luminaires made of aluminium extrusions — 1975 the company moves into the innovative interior lighting sector with a new range of high-quality mirror profile luminaires made of extruded aluminium. The Berlin universities, the Prussian Foundation Museums (Berlin) and the Landeszentralbank in Hamburg start to install Semperlux luminaires.

    1973

    1973

    Changeover at executive level — 1973 Armin Bansbach, the elder son of founder of the company Hermann Bansbach, takes over as Managing Director. The company remains an exclusively family business. — 1975 the younger brother, Udo Bansbach, joins the company and assumes responsibility for Sales and Development. — 1988 Norman Bansbach starts to develop a new field of operations: Corporate Lighting.

  • 1965

    Polycarbonate globes as a novelty in Europe

    Polycarbonate globes as a novelty in Europe — 1965 Semperlux are the first European company to develop a decorative range of exterior luminaires based on polycarbonate globes. — 1972 the Olympic Games took place in Munich: Semperlux supplies polycarbonate globe exterior luminaires for the gardens. — 1976 sees polycarbonate globe exterior luminaires lighting the forecourts at Sydney Opera House, Australia.

    1950

    Wooden luminaires, multiple-stem clusters, linear fluorescent diffusers and louvred luminaires

    Wooden luminaires, multiple-stem clusters, linear fluorescent diffusers and louvred luminaires — The company continues to expand in the fifties thanks to a number of innovative ideas. Following various wooden luminaires for fluorescent lamps the first multiple-stem clusters made of brass and aluminium are produced in 1951. Linear fluorescent diffusers made of glass (1954) and louvred luminaires (1955) complete the range. 1955 saw the development of punched metal louvres for the production of diffusers.