OSRAM is one of the leading suppliers of automotive lamps and is also one of the market leaders in the field of electronic control gear (ECG) for lamps. The OSRAM brand name was registered in 1906 and is one of the oldest trade names still recognized throughout the world. On July 1, 1919, AEG, Siemens & Halske AG and Deutsche Gasglühlicht AG (Auer Gesellschaft) merged their light bulb production activities. Today, Siemens AG is the sole shareholder in OSRAM GmbH.
OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is a leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The Global Automotive Lighting division’s primary North American operation is in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, USA, with nearly 700 employees. In addition to meeting TS 16949 and ISO 9001 quality standards, this facility has also achieved ISO 14001 environmental certification. Global Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including advanced halogen, auxiliary, light emitting diode (LED) and high intensity discharge (HID) lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications. Over 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks and electronics in facilities throughout the USA, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING
Global Automotive Lighting is leading the lighting industry by committing to positive change. Guided by their principles of saving resources and avoiding waste, they have developed automotive lighting systems that optimize energy savings without compromising performance. Company have cut back on hazardous materials and reduced packaging waste. They have pursued environmental protection beyond the legal requirements, and they have adapted a company-wide environmental management program to ensure that their policies are effectively implemented.
It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s the only thing to do. They owe it to our environment, future generations, their customers and each other. Company are committed to reducing hazardous materials in all that they do, from the development and production of their products to the cleaning processes they use in their global plants and facilities. With improved technologies and efficient storage techniques, they not only achieve Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance, they reduce hazardous substances to the absolute minimum.
Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand worldwide, whereas products for the NAFTA aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand.
HEADQUARTER
OSRAM
Headquartered in Munich, OSRAM employs more than 41,000 people throughout the world. OSRAM is one of the two largest lighting manufacturers in the world and has 48 factories in 17 countries. A high-tech company in the lighting industry, OSRAM generates around 60% of sales from energy-efficient products.
OSRAM SYLVANIA
Headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA, OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energysaving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles under the SYLVANIA and OSRAM brand names.