Ledlenser

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Ledlenser is a German technology company that makes portable LED lighting, including flashlights, headlamps, hand lamps, and inspection lamps. The company is based in Solingen, Germany.

History
- 1993: Founded by twins Rainer and Harald Opolka as Stahlwarenkontor GmbH in Beelitz, near Berlin.
- 1997: Moved to Solingen and renamed Zweibrüder Stahlwarenkontor GmbH.
- 2002: Headquarters moved to the Mathildenhütte site; renamed Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH.
- 2011: Leatherman Inc. bought a majority stake and the company became Zweibrüder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KG.
- 2017: Renamed Ledlenser GmbH & Co. KG.
- 2018: Sold to several shareholders, including AFINUM, with production in Yangjiang, Guangdong, China. As of early 2019, about 800 employees worked in China and around 115 in Germany.

Products
Ledlenser makes a wide range of portable lighting. Core products include flashlights, headlamps, and handheld lamps, plus living-room lights. The company also produces explosion-proof lamps, diving lamps, and lamps tailored for fire brigades, rescue services, police, and other professionals.

Technology and design
Ledlenser is known for the Advanced Focus System, which combines a lens and reflector to create a precise beam. Many models offer one-handed focusing with a sliding mechanism. The company holds more than 100 patents and has won design awards such as the Red Dot Design Award and the IF Design Award, along with the German Brand Award in 2016.

Sponsorship
Ledlenser supports a PRO team of national and international athletes as brand ambassadors, including long-distance runner Jan Fitschen and endurance runner Christian Schiester.

Quick facts
- Founded: 1993 by Rainer and Harald Opolka
- Headquarters: Solingen, Germany
- Industry: Technology (portable lighting)
- Products: Flashlights, headlamps, handlamps, living-room lights, and specialized lamps
- Net income: around 70 million euros (2017)
- Employees: about 900 (2019)
- Website: ledlenser.com

Ledlenser continues to develop lighting products that focus on beam quality, durability, and user-friendly design for both everyday and professional use.