Founded in 1968 in Steinhring, Bavaria, BLV Licht- und Vakuumtechnik initially became known as a manufacturer of high-quality lamps for general lighting. Nowadays the company enjoys a worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of lighting solutions for special applications: Horticulture lighting for professional greenhouses, lighting solutions for indoor greenery, aquarium and zoo lighting as well as sports facility lighting. Having retained its character as a mid-sized company, BLV is able to anticipate on individual customer demands.