LÁMPARAS ESPECIALES S.L.
LÁMPARAS ESPECIALES was founded in Barcelona in 1959 by José María Sierra Ruiz. Since then, it has maintained constant growth and a productive, innovative vision, becoming an undeniable benchmark in the lighting sector.
From our origins as manufacturers of incandescence lamps to our current status as a company dedicated to marketing a wide range of lighting products, we have always been characterized by our commitment to customer service and quality, supported by the ISO 9001 certificate obtained in 1998.
Our company boasts modern facilities spanning over 5000m2, equipped with the most advanced technologies for product quality control, as well as an intelligent warehouse that enables us to provide quick responses to our clients, all managed by a highly professional and experienced team.
LÁMPARAS ESPECIALES markets its products in over 20 countries, offering an extensive range of lamps and incorporating the latest new products for lighting.
THE ORIGINS
We pay tribute to the memory of Vicente Sierra Rueda and Doña Francisca Ruiz Monente, who taught us to love light.
They met at the beginning of the last century in a lamp factory. They formed a family and showed us the path we should follow.
This tribute is extended to all individuals who have contributed to the expansion of this profession: illuminating the world.
1959
In 1959, LAES was founded in a small basement at Calle Julio Verne, 3, Barcelona.
Beginning with small manual machines, the company manufactured Sofito lamps and metallized reflector bulbs.
1965
In 1965, we moved to Calle Zaragoza, 118.
It was then that we replaced the small manual machines used until that time with semi-automatic machines offering higher production capacity.
1971
In 1971, the company relocated to Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. There, the brand solidified its position with the initiation of manufacturing the GLOBE lamp, which marked a significant expansion for the company and the beginning of its international market presence.
1973
In 1973, at the suggestion of the shipowner from Adra (Almería, Spain), Don Andrés Linares, the manufacturing of purse-seine fishing lamps began.
Currently, in addition to the domestic market, this lamp is exported to several Mediterranean countries.
1983
The year 1983 marked a definitive turning point in the company's history, as it relocated to Rubí, occupying premises spanning over 5,000m2.
The implementation of new automated production lines for Sofito and GLOBE lamps allowed for a significant advancement, particularly in the expansion of the international market.
1984
LÁMPARAS ESPECIALES S.A. began marketing halogen bulbs on the Spanish market. The lamps came from Japan, the world leader in halogen lamps at that time.
1987
In 1987, a new, fully automatic production line for Sofito lamps, designed and built in our own workshops, was launched.
1988
In 1988, the raw materials warehouse at LÁMPARAS Especiales S.A. was expanded to a total area of 1,500m2, bringing the total premises area to approximately 7,000m2.
1989
In 1989, the sister company LÁMPARAS HALÓGENAS S.A. was established, and with a small pilot plant, the manufacturing of Dichroic lamps began at the premises of LÁMPARAS ESPECIALES S.A..
1992
HALOGEN LAMPS S.A. inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in a modern building and launched a centering line for dichroic lamps, one of the fastest in the world, which quickly allowed it to achieve a significant position in the global market for this type of lamp.
1995
In 1995, a fully automatic production line of 90 mm diameter reflector bulbs was set up for the Spanish market.
1995
In 1995, a production line for manufacturing halogen capsules to be assembled into dichroic lamps was also launched.
These lamps, of extraordinary quality, are manufactured on a fully automatic line, making the LAES dichroic one of the best lamps available at the time.
1995
This was also the year LAES built a high-speed, fully automatic machine for GENERAL ELECTRIC to center dichroic halogen lamps.
Delivery took place on August 8th, following an acceptance test supervised by Mr. Rees.
1997
In 1997, the HALOGEN LAMPS S.A. building was expanded with two new storage warehouses, resulting in a total area of 3,700m2.
1997
In the same year, spacious offices were inaugurated, which allowed us to improve our work environment with a modern and functional image.
A new finished product warehouse was also put into operation.
2001
In 2001 LAESstarted up a new fully automatic line for the manufacture of 80mm and 95mm diameter bulbs Globe .
2009
LAES IN SPORTS
LAES sponsored Julio Martínez, a renowned rower and undisputed champion of the famous Sella River Descent in Asturias. He was the overall champion in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2009.
2009
CHANGES IN LIGHTING REGULATIONS
The European Commission regulation announced the cessation of manufacturing and subsequent commercialization of incandescent lamps, setting September 1, 2009, as the deadline, according to ErP Directive 244/2009. This was followed by the end of halogen lamps in 2013, at which point manufacturing ceased.
2009-2013
LAST LAMPS MANUFACTURED
The last incandescent bulbs that left our production lines were in 2009, and the manufacturing of halogen lamps progressively ceased until 2013, when our production fully concluded.
2014
QUALITY CONTROL
LAES ceased manufacturing, but the quality control department continued. All products sold undergo the respective control as if they had been manufactured in-house, year 2014.
2014
FACILITY RELOCATION
Lámparas especiales relocates from the warehouses on Ctra. de Molins de Rei a Rubí Km 8.2 to its current location at Calle Roma nº20 in the Cova Solera Industrial Park.
2018
LAES, “Beyond Lamp Supply”
In early 2018, we celebrated our 60th anniversary in the market, and our CEO, Jose Maria Sierra, son of the founder, true to LAES's philosophy and prestige, announced that the company's evolution would shift from selling products to offering lighting solutions.
After two years of testing to find the right product, prescribing our brand, and offering our engineering services, we can now affirm that LAES is no longer just a leading company in bulb sales, but rather one of the leading companies in lighting solutions.
Since then, our progress has been unstoppable; we offer a comprehensive lighting solution (project design, luminaires, integration of light into architecture, control systems, programming, and commissioning).
The transformation at LAES is now a reality.
2019
DEATH OF THE FOUNDER
On September 26, 2019, José María Sierra Ruiz, founder and soul of the company, passed away.
2021
NEW LAES IMAGE
Having overcome the pandemic and recovered our sales levels, LAES is refreshing its image by updating its catalog, website, and logo.
Since 2018, with our new strategy of transitioning from selling products to providing complete lighting solutions, our progress has been unstoppable.
The transformation of LAES has become a reality!
