LED solutions are replacing traditional lighting products at a much faster rate than expected Deep cuts in manufacturing and personnel needed Production in Germany will be concentrated in Eichstätt and Wipperfürth Focus on developing high-growth business segments   LEDVANCE GmbH (LEDVANCE), one of the world's leading general lighting providers for professional users and end consumers, is continuing its transformation and thereby intends to reduce its headcount. The location specific details of the headcount reduction will be developed in the coming months and will be closely coordinated with the employee representatives.

Ledvance is extending its portfolio for electrical wholesalers with the third wave of ready-to-use LED luminaires for professional users, including extremely flat versions for walls and ceilings.The Downlight Slim family, for example, is intended above all for narrow spaces such as suspended ceilings. It also offers particularly simple and flexible installation and excellent energy efficiency. That applies also to the narrow and especially robust Surface Compact IK10 luminaire for surface mounting which is ideal for heavily frequented stairwells and public buildings. The luminaires go on sale using the Ledvance brand.

The bathroom mirror is a classic place to use the new mirrored LED lamps from Ledvance thanks to the indirect light they produce. With their chic silver domes and eye-catching filaments, the Osram-branded lamps are also the right choice for use outside the bathroom. And they help save energy in the process.

LED filament lamps from Ledvance in a colorful retro design for outdoor useLate summer entices with warm light and stimulates the wish to enjoy the receding days a little longer. On time for the new lighting season begins in fall, Ledvance brings to market the LED STAR Décor Classic A in five available colors. The vintage-design LED filament lamps also create atmospheric light on light garlands after the sun dips over the horizon or if it happens to get wet outside.

The new luminaires from Ledvance bring together modern LED technology and functions with attractive designs for different living areas.A complete series of new models from Ledvance demonstrates how LED luminaires can upgrade various areas of a home. Thanks to state-of-the-art LED technology and many practical functions, the luminaires are highly durable, help to save electricity and emit light to precisely where needed. They're also real eye-catchers.

New LED mobile and functional luminaires from Ledvance now bring simplicity back to everyday life with their appealing designs and practical functions.

With the name Osram Smart+, Ledvance as of September brings to market lamps, lumi-naires and other electronic devices for Apple HomeKit and ZigBee Lightlink for a diverse range of applications – key functions can also be called up without a smart home systemSmart home lighting solutions from Ledvance have a new name as of September: Osram Smart+. The brand-new portfolio of network-compatible products is controlled either via ZigBee Lightlink or with Apple's HomeKit Accessory Protocol.

With their high quality bulbs of glass, the new versions of the popular LED retrofit lamps provide a special charm in any room.Retro lamps with modern LED technology are a much-loved element of style in many homes. Lamps made of glass are currently particularly popular. To achieve that special level of flair in homes, Ledvance has now extended its Osram-brand product spectrum to offer a major part of its LED lamps in the form of stylish glass models. Almost all glass lamps are also available in matt and some models with cooler color temperature for precisely the right lighting in any interior. All lamps are now available at retailers – for example in DIY stores or supermarkets - and online.

This summer, Ledvance is launching its current range of mobile and functional luminaires, offering a huge number of smart functions and useful design.

For the start of the new lighting season, Ledvance is launching a Classic A60 LED lamp and a flexible LED light strip under the name Smart+ TM exclusively for Apple HomeKit. Consumers can control the Osram-branded lamp and bendable strip using Siri voice commands or the Apple Home app – and, for the first time, they do not need a separate gateway. Both of Ledvance’s new products, exclusive to Apple HomeKit, will hit shelves September 1. Consumers can connect the Classic A60 LED lamp and flexible LED light strip for indoors to the Apple Home app in just a few simple steps. They can then use either the app or – even easier – Siri to control the lights. Even better, no gateway or bridge is needed for the standard functions. With Apple TV or iPad (iOS 10 or later) acting as a home hub, owners can control their lights remotely or include them in automations.