About us
The company behind the luminaires
The Hoffmeister Company
Excellent lighting solutions for art, culture and architectural monuments
Founded in 1910 by Wilhelm Hoffmeister and now based in Schalksmühle (North Rhine-Westphalia), the company manufactures innovative and highly precise luminaires and lighting systems. The main focus is on museums, cultural institutions and architectural monuments. The company specialises in spotlights and floodlights as well as outdoor lighting close to buildings. It focuses on the development of precise lighting instruments with high optical accuracy, photometric diversity and excellent light quality. The products are also characterised by the fact that they are compatible with all common control and monitoring systems. The company holds several patents, which testifies to the diversity and innovative power of Hoffmeister’s technological achievements in modern lighting technology.
SILL – a Hoffmeister brand
The reference in terms of performance and design for lighting infrastructure and architecture
Sill was founded in 1954 by Franz Sill and Werner Fuchs in Berlin and has been a brand of Hoffmeister Gmbh since 2018. Sill specialises in lighting public areas and large buildings (industry, stadiums, railway stations, airports, bridges, towers, harbours). Sill products are characterised by their clear, minimalist design and outstanding quality. These are brand-typical characteristics that make architects and lighting designers choose Sill luminaires. Sill is known for the extremely high quality and durability of its products, which are made of aluminium alloys with excellent corrosion resistance.
Our partner company Sammode
The expert for sustainable lighting solutions for industry, architecture and design
Hoffmeister and Sammode share the same DNA and corporate culture, based on the perfect combination of historical expertise and outstanding technology.
Founded in 1927, the family business specialises in customised lighting solutions for architecture and industry. Sammode is inextricably linked with a characteristic design of special tubular luminaires for outdoor and indoor use. This iconic product is used in all areas, whether in railway stations, bus stops and street furniture, on and in public buildings or, of course, in the home. Sammode Studio offers a wide range of designer luminaires for private homes, restaurants and hotels.
Quality in all areas
Innovation
In our pursuit of excellence and innovation, we select the most efficient materials and components. We develop outstanding light efficiency and precision. We also optimise the design of each model until it meets our requirements.
Production
All our lights are subjected to extensive testing procedures with regard to their performance, material quality and durability. Individual tests ensure that they fulfil far more than just the statutory requirements. We are passionate about the reliability, accuracy and perfect functionality of our lighting solutions.
Professional consulting
With a network of subsidiaries and partners, Hoffmeister has highly qualified teams and the manpower to provide you with the best possible advice on the planning and realisation of your projects all over the world.
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