Blog News Corporate Careers Downloads PRODUCTS PROJECTS WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE SUSTAINABILITY CONTACT Search HomeWho we are History History Putting the world to light since 1907 Present - 2007 Accompanying the visionaries of Tomorrow 2007 - 1985 Partnering with Cities Worldwide 1985 - 1958 Adventuring Outwards and Pushing Global Boundaries 1958 - 1907 Exploring electricity at the turn of the century 2020 Acquisition of two businesses to consolidate our market position in Australia; Sylvania, a leading outdoor lighting company and Austube, a reference in indoor lighting. Now known as Sylvania Schréder and Austube Schréder, they are leveraging experience and technology to innovate for customers. 2019 Schréder Hyperion, our Smart City Centre of Excellence is founded in Lisbon. Located within the Nova Business School and Economics (Nova SBE) university campus, this centre provides cities with practical information, training and solutions, to facilitate the transition to a smarter and more sustainable urban infrastructure. 2017 United Kingdom: Schréder wins a Smart City prize in London, reflecting how smart lighting technology is key when it comes to enabling connectivity in the city of tomorrow 2016 Owlet IoT Launch: introduces a plug and play control platform that connects light, sensors and urban infrastructure 2015 Schréder is the first to create an interactive luminaire that enables WiFi connectivity, EV charging, and other options bringing people closer to each other and their environment 2012 United States: Schréder inaugurates a decade of connectivity in lighting by installing 22,000 LuCo-PD controllers in San Jose, California 2010 LED Generation: development of a complete range of LED luminaires 2007 Croatia: Schréder installs LEDs in an urban lighting context as the LED Generation kicks off - a world first in a urban lighting context, a world first in Split, Croatia's second largest city along the Adriatic Sea 2002 Italy: Schréder lights the Coliseum in Rome while optimising photometry throughout 2000s 2001 Strategic expansion: Schréder expands into new markets by acquiring businesses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and South Africa to consolidate its foothold in Europe, and emerging markets 1994 Schréder selected because of its engineering expertise to light the Channel Tunnel: 35,000 luminaires under the sea connecting the U.K. and Europe 1993 France: Schréder partners with architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte to light the Champs-Elysées, marking a successful move into the design market that defines lighting throughout the 1990s 1985 Schréder revolutionises long-term tightness levels by inventing the SealSafe® system 1976 Ecuador, Bolivia: after establishing itself in Colombia in 1955, Schréder keeps pushing geographic horizons and enters the Ecuadorian and Bolivian markets 1972 Schréder launches the Saturn, heralding future urban lighting ranges by coupling photometry and design 1970 Schréder introduces the Z range, marking the beginning of tightness standards for water and dust across the industry with over 2 million models sold 1969 Schréder founds Minel-Schréder, the first joint venture with a local partner, in Yugoslavia, before expanding to other countries in Eastern Europe. 1960 France: Schréder lights up Paris Orly Airport as the aviation boom takes off, including the main ring and exit roads 1958 Brussels World Fair: Given its expertise in working with aluminium, Schréder is called upon to polish Brussels's acclaimed Atomium, playing a pivotal role in creating the structure for the World Fair, dubbed Expo 58 1953 First laboratory worldwide with a two-angle reflectometer permitting Schréder to measure the characteristics of road surfaces so as to distribute light in most efficient manner. This made us a pioneer in luminance lighting calculations. 1951 France: Schréder's first expansion outside Belgium and the year it develops the iconic PQ range luminaire with reflectors of electropolished aluminium 1933 Belgium: Schréder launches its industrial lighting branch outside Liège, the historic centre of Europe's industrial revolution and once home to multiple steel and coal giants 1923 Belgium: Schréder develops a variety of electronic technologies, including electronic boxes and panel boards 1907 Belgium: Workshops of Jules Schréder and Co. founded in midst of the first industrial revolution Tell us about your future projects! Please get in touch Let's talk! I would like a sales person to phone me LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Youtube ALL PRODUCTS Luminaires Control systems Smart poles DOWNLOADS Product catalogue WHO WE ARE Our soul Our spirit: Lightability™ Our history PROJECTS WHAT WE DO Markets Expertise Solutions NEWS BLOG PRIVACY POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERMS OF USE MANAGE COOKIES© Schréder 2021 This site uses cookies and gives you control over what you want to activate. For more information, please view our Cookie Policy. ✓ Accept all Manage cookies