Lighting the way for 50 years as B.E.G. celebrates milestone

Building Automation specialist B.E.G. is proudly marking its 50th anniversary this year and ‘celebrating five decades of innovation, quality, and commitment to energy-efficient building automation’.

Founded in 1975 as a family-owned business in Lindlar, Germany, B.E.G. (Brück Electronic GmbH) has grown from a pioneering lighting electronics manufacturer into a globally recognised company in presence and motion detectors, DALI systems, KNX solutions, and building automation technologies.

With subsidiaries and partners in over 30 countries, the manufacturer continues to influence the future of smart lighting across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

B.E.G. Director for UK & Ireland Paul Jones said: “Reaching our 50th anniversary is a testament to the trust our customers, partners, and employees, have placed in us. “We’ve always been driven by the belief that lighting should be intelligent, efficient, and human-centric. This milestone reflects our dedication to sustainable innovation and high-quality engineering.”

Over the last five decades, B.E.G. has launched numerous industry-first products, including some of the earliest presence detectors, and continues to lead in cutting-edge technologies such as Bluetooth enabled lighting control, daylight harvesting, and fully integrated building management systems.

Paul added: “With a product portfolio spanning motion detectors, KNX and DALI systems, and energy-saving solutions, B.E.G. serves a global market with innovative and sustainable technologies. Our vision for the future remains anchored in sustainability, smart integration, and responsiveness to market needs.

B.E.G. is continuing to invest heavily in the latest technologies to ensure it meets the needs of its customers today and in the next 50 years. AI-driven systems, wireless technologies, and user-focused design will ensure that the next 50 years will be even more impactful than the last.”