
1993
Foundation
A.L.S. is founded in Langenargen on Lake Constance with 2 employees in 300m2 of office and warehouse space by the current managing director and owner Dieter Layer-Reiss.
1996
Relocation to Tettnang
Due to the rapid development and the associated increase in personnel and space requirements, the company purchases and moves into its first own premises with 10002 in Karlsdorfer Str. in Tettnang.
2002
Relocation within Tettnang
Further growth and the resulting lack of space made it necessary to move to Mastorter Str. 29 in Tettnang in 2002.
2004
Opening up international markets
By opening up further markets and cooperating with other luminaire manufacturers, another company was founded. In 2004, the company Comparlux GmbH was founded to open up international sales markets and OEM channels.
2008
Own LED production
Competitiveness is maintained and promoted by investing heavily in machinery, computer software (PCB design, CAD, lighting design) and employee knowledge. Since 2008, the company has been manufacturing its own LED modules with an SMD pick-and-place machine and associated peripherals. The management’s philosophy is to quickly translate current industry developments into concrete, user-friendly and cost-effective solutions. The focus is on designing energy-efficient lighting solutions for complete projects.
2012
New building for production, R&D etc. was finished
Relocation of Comparlux GmbH to a new additional production facility with approx. 1000 m² of administrative space and 3000 m² of production and storage space in order to meet the needs of the constantly growing LED market and the interests of our customers. In October 2012, we moved into our new production facility with an additional team.
2015
From Comparlux GmbH to light direct GmbH
As an adaptation to the market, Comparlux GmbH is renamed to light direct GmbH. Also a webshop has been founded www.light.de.
2019
Merger into A.L.S. GmbH
Merger of A.L.S. GmbH & Co. KG and light direct GmbH into A.L.S. GmbH and relocation to the current company headquarters at Mastorter Str. 31 in Tettnang.
2024
A.L.S today
A.L.S. GmbH produces and trades in luminaires and lighting components and is therefore a supplier of luminaires and lighting systems for indoor and outdoor use, as well as a designer of lighting concepts and lighting solutions. A.L.S. GmbH currently has 27 employees and an office and warehouse area of 5400 m². We invest heavily in the knowledge of our employees and are always up to date with the latest industry-related topics and lighting design.