Vossloh-Schwabe is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electromagnetic and electronic components for lighting applications. For many years Vossloh-Schwabe has been distinguished by its extensive, high quality and innovative product range for various fields of application: electronic and electromagnetic ballasts, transformers, ignitors, capacitors, lampholders and accessories for luminaries, LEDs and LED devices, automatic wiring and testing systems. Vossloh-Schwabe has a standardized Quality Management System, which is valid for all its sites worldwide. All production locations and the largest sales subsidiaries are certified according to ISO 9001. Moreover, the VS Group is also holding certification in accordance with ISO 14001. All quality relevant processes are subjected to supervision and direction by defined figures. During all phases of production the conformity of our products with the relevant requirements are controlled. In order to maintain our high quality standards our employees are trained regularly. |
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Since 1st of August, 2002 the Vossloh-Schwabe Group has been part of the Japanese Matsushita Electric Works Group (MEW). MEW employs 46,000 people with annual net sales of 10 billion USD and is represented worldwide by more than 200 companies and organisations. In addition to lighting systems and components for lighting application MEW also produces home appliances, technical building products, electronic components and devices for laboratories.
Within the MEW Group Vossloh-Schwabe as a self-contained trademark is responsible for the global extension of the business unit „components for lighting applications“. With over 1,327 employees and more than twenty-five production plants and sales offices worldwide, Vossloh-Schwabe is one of the biggest international oriented companies in the MEW Group. |
| After a successful reorganisation and integration into the MEW Group, Vossloh-Schwabe plans to continue increasing sales for 2008. In particular, the important lighting markets in Europe, America and Asia will be in the spotlight of VS activities. Innovative products with target group oriented benefits will continue the growth of the company. The VS – MEW synergies in the field of development will have a positive effect on the quality of service to VS customers. |
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In order to improve the service in the field of logistics, Vossloh-Schwabe Logistik GmbH has been founded. The company turnover should be doubled medium term, and not only in electronic lighting components and LED technology; but also traditional components such as lampholders will demonstrate the growing basis of the VS business. |
