Top 11 LED Light Brands In the World

In recent years, with the advancement of LED lighting technology, LED lighting fixtures have been developing rapidly, and many LED light brands have emerged in the market. However, people tend to trust well-known brands more. So, what are the world’s top lighting brands? As a lighting expert with 14 years of experience in the LED lighting industry, I’m glad to share some information about the lighting industry with you. Today, let’s talk about the top 11 led lighting brands in the world, including GE Lighting, Osram Lighting, Philips Lighting, Panasonic Lighting, Toshiba Lighting, and so on.

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Company	Origin	Year Founded	Featured Products	Website
Philips/ Signify	Netherlands	1891	Philips Hue smart lighting, LED bulbs, luminaires, and fixtures	signify.com
GE Lighting	US	1911	LED bulbs, fixtures, lighting solutions	www.gelighting.com
Osram	Germany	1919	LED bulbs, automotive lighting, specialty lighting	www.osram.us
Panasonic	Japan	1918	LED bulbs, lamps, lighting fixtures	www.panasonic.com
Cree	US	1987	LED chips, components, lighting systems	www.creelighting.com
Samsung Electronics	South Korea	1969	LED bulbs, smart lighting systems	www.samsung.com
Eaton Corporation	US	1833	LED lighting fixtures, outdoor lighting, controls	www.eaton.com
Zumtobel Group	Austria	1950	LED luminaires, lighting management systems	www.zumtobel.com
LG Electronics	South Korea	1958	LED bulbs, fixtures, OLED lighting panels	www.lg.com
Acuity Brands	US	2001	LED luminaires, fixtures, lighting solutions	www.acuitybrands.com
FLOS	Italy	1962	Decorative lighting	www.flos.com

There are indeed many well-known lighting brands, and the ones mentioned above are just a small portion. Next, we will provide detailed introductions to the companies listed in the table.

1. Philips

Philips is one of the largest electronics companies in the world, ranking at the top in Europe. It produces 2.4 billion energy-saving lamps annually. Approximately 2.5 million cardiac procedures (including scans and interventions) are performed worldwide each year using our technology. One out of every seven televisions worldwide uses Philips color display components, and 60% of telephones globally contain Philips products. Thirty percent of offices worldwide use Philips lighting products. Philips also provides lighting for 65% of the world’s major airports, 55% of football stadiums, and 30% of hospitals worldwide.

2. GE Lighting

GE Lighting, inheriting the spirit and wisdom of Edison’s dedication to innovation, has been tirelessly committed to extending the lifespan of light sources, increasing lighting efficiency, and reducing energy consumption for over 100 years. GE Lighting is divided into three main business segments: LED, Light Sources, and Fixtures.

• The Light Sources segment manufactures and sells a full range of light source products, including incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps, energy-saving lamps, high-intensity discharge lamps, as well as automotive and specialty lighting.
• GE Specialty Lighting primarily develops and sells lighting products for aircraft and other transportation systems, front and rear projection, video projection, medical, architectural, fiber optic, stage, photography studios, and theaters.
• The Fixtures segment covers industrial and commercial lighting fixtures, road lighting fixtures, floodlights and area lighting fixtures, as well as complementary electronic appliances.

This multifaceted approach underscores GE Lighting’s commitment to providing comprehensive lighting solutions across various sectors and applications.

3. Osram

For over a century, Osram has been renowned for its outstanding light source products. Today, Osram has become one of the world’s two largest light source manufacturers. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Osram serves customers in nearly 150 countries and regions worldwide. Leveraging innovative lighting technology and solutions, Osram continuously explores new areas in artificial lighting, with its products widely used in public spaces, offices, factories, homes, and automotive lighting applications.

As one of the most innovative lighting companies globally, Osram holds numerous world-leading patents. Many renowned projects worldwide have chosen Osram’s lighting products and solutions.

4. Panasonic

Panasonic is a multinational company based in Japan, with over 230 subsidiaries worldwide. In 1993, it established Beijing Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd., primarily manufacturing lighting fixtures, wiring devices, and electrical products in China. Panasonic introduced the brand slogan “Panasonic ideas for life” globally. “Ideas for life” signifies the commitment to continuously providing valuable innovations through research, development, production, sales, and services by employees worldwide, aiming to create a rich and colorful life and advance a better society.

5. Cree

Cree is a publicly traded company based in the United States and is renowned as a leading manufacturer and industry leader in global LED epitaxy, chips, packaging, LED lighting solutions, compound semiconductor materials, power devices, and RF (radio frequency) integration. Cree’s market advantage stems from its use of silicon carbide (SiC) material for epitaxy and fabrication of related devices. These chips and devices can deliver higher power in smaller spaces while dissipating less heat compared to other existing technologies, materials, and products.

Cree is dedicated to driving the transformation of LED lighting, aiming to eliminate low-efficiency lighting sources.

6. Samsung

As a leading innovator in LED technology, Samsung LEDs heralds a new era in the global industry. The company offers a product range that includes essential components for LED lighting systems, including modules for diverse applications in displays, mobile devices, automotive, and smart lighting solutions.

7. Eaton Corporation

Eaton, formerly known as Cooper Lighting, is the largest producer of exit signs and recessed lighting fixtures in North America. It is also a major manufacturer of various other types of lighting fixtures. Before the emergence of numerous “Energy Star” energy-efficient recessed lighting and exit signs, Cooper Lighting had 19 series of lighting brands. Among them, Portfolio is the largest lighting sales brand at Lowes, a large American home improvement retail chain, while Halo is a shared recessed lighting brand between Home Depot and Lowes.

In August 2007, Cooper Lighting successfully acquired ioLighting, a company known for its LED lighting fixtures, marking another leap in its presence in the energy-efficient lighting market. Cooper Lighting is a subsidiary of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), founded in 1833, making it one of the oldest companies in American history.

8. Zumtobel

Zumtobel, a prominent global provider of complete lighting solutions, allows individuals to witness the interaction between light and architecture. Positioned as an innovation leader, Zumtobel offers a wide selection of top-notch LED luminaires and lighting control systems for professional indoor lighting applications in sectors such as offices, education, retail, hospitality, healthcare, cultural institutions, and industrial settings.

9. LG Electronics

LG’s achievement in lighting primarily lies in its OLED technology. The LG OLED 4K TV is an impressive high-definition television with an ultra-thin body, revolutionizing the traditional TV viewing experience. It offers stunning 4K Ultra HD picture quality, showcasing unprecedented detail and clarity, allowing you to fully enjoy audio-visual programs and games.

10. Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands Lighting currently has 12 subsidiaries specializing in lighting and related products, with Lithonia being the largest and most renowned subsidiary.

11. Flos

FLOS’s position in the lighting industry is akin to Rolex in the watch industry or Louis Vuitton in the luxury goods industry. The rise of the creative lighting brand FLOS differs from other Italian furniture brands such as CASSINA or Minotti in that FLOS’s founder, Arturo Eisenkeil, was not a designer but a lighting manufacturer. The products are designed by world-renowned designers such as Achille Castiglioni, Piergiacomo Castiglioni, Philippe Starck, Jasper Morrison, Konstantin Grcic, and others.

FLOS’s products not only satisfy basic functional needs but also pursue a poetic expression of aesthetic concepts. These products, full of novel ideas and vivid emotions, often give people a refreshing feeling and have been praised and sought after by users for a long time.

LED Lighting Market 2024

As of 2024, globally, the LED lighting industry is in a growth phase technologically. Since 2021, there has been a decrease in both patent applications and patent grants, with utility model patents accounting for the majority. China stands as the leading source of LED lighting technology globally, with Chinese LED lighting patent applications accounting for 73% of the total LED lighting patent applications worldwide. China is home to many renowned LED lighting companies, such as Foshan Lighting, Huayi Lighting, Lipro, GRNLED, and others.

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