EWO GmbH
Corporate brand
UnclaimedItalian manufacturer of high-quality LED lighting systems for urban, industrial and landscape spaces, founded in 1996.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
EWO GmbH is an Italian lighting manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Cortaccia, Italy. The company designs and produces high-quality LED luminaires for outdoor applications, with a focus on urban, industrial and landscape spaces. Its philosophy, "empowering wellbeing outdoors," centers on using light to improve the feel-good character of public places. EWO operates through branches in Germany, Austria, France and the USA, serving a global market. The company's product portfolio includes projectors, pole-mounted luminaires, bollards, linear luminaires, floodlights and urban furniture, among others. EWO emphasizes modularity, precise lighting technology and intelligent control systems, as encapsulated in its "Mastering Light" approach, which comprises the Body of Light, Shape of Light and Intelligence of Light principles. Notable product families include the R-System for large outdoor areas such as airports and logistics yards, and the Chameleon series. EWO has proven its expertise in over 200 airport projects worldwide and its R-System has been used in more than 300 airport projects and over 700 large-area projects. The company remains privately held and continues to innovate, as evidenced by the launch of the R-System Generation 5.
History
EWO GmbH was founded in 1996 in Cortaccia, Italy, when a craftsman's workshop was transformed into a company dedicated to high-quality lighting systems. From its headquarters in Cortaccia, the company expanded its operations across Europe and beyond, establishing branches in Germany, Austria, France and the USA. Over the years, EWO has built a reputation for innovative, sustainable and technologically advanced LED lighting solutions for outdoor spaces. The company's philosophy, "empowering wellbeing outdoors," reflects its commitment to enhancing public spaces through light. EWO has achieved significant milestones, including lighting over 200 airports worldwide and deploying its R-System in more than 300 airport projects and over 700 large-area projects. The company continues to evolve, with recent product launches such as the R-System Generation 5.
- 1996
Founded in Cortaccia, Italy, transforming a craftsman's workshop into a lighting systems company.
Established branches in Germany, Austria, France and the USA.
R-System used in more than 300 airport projects and over 700 large-area projects worldwide.
Launch of R-System Generation 5.
Products and positioning
High-quality, sustainable and technologically pioneering LED lighting solutions for outdoor spaces, with a focus on modularity, design and intelligent control.
R-System
Modular LED floodlight family for large outdoor work and operating areas, from airport aprons to logistics yards and port facilities. Available in sizes R3, R2, R1 and R025, with various light distributions and mounting options. Dark-Sky certified.
Chameleon
A product family of luminaires, part of EWO's flexible portfolio.
F-System
A product family of luminaires.
ECLIPSE
A product family of luminaires.
RIVAL
A product family of luminaires.
UP-Series
A product family of luminaires.
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