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{{COI|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Occhio GmbH
| logo = 
| type = [[Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung|GmbH]]
| founded = 1999
| hq_location = [[Munich]], [[Germany]]
| key_people = {{flatlist | 
* Axel Meise
* Susann Meise 
* Benno Zerlin
}}
| revenue = €104.6 million<ref name="Annual Report Occhio 2021/22">{{Cite news |date=2022-05-18 | title= Occhio GmbH Jahresabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr vom 01. Juli 2021 bis zum 30. Juni 2022| language=de| trans-title=Occhio GmbH Annual financial report for the financial year from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022| publisher=[[Bundesanzeiger]]}}</ref>
| revenue_year = 2021/22
| num_employees = 183<ref name="Annual Report Occhio 2021/22" />
| num_employees_year = 2022
| website = [https://www.occhio.com/ www.occhio.com]
}}
'''Occhio GmbH''' is a manufacturer of [[lighting]] and spotlight systems for residential and commercial applications based in [[Munich]], [[Germany]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Austen |first=Harriet |date=2020 |title=Der Meister des Lichts |trans-title=The master of light |url=https://magazin.ihk-muenchen.de/artikel/der-meister-des-lichts |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=IHK-Magazin |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Demirci |first=A. |date=2013-05-27 |title=Kölner Lichter |language=de |trans-title=Cologne lights |work=[[Express (Cologne newspaper)|Express]] |access-date=}}</ref>

== History ==
Occhio was founded by [[Axel Meise]] in 1999.<ref name=":0" /> In the same year, the company launched its first product, the modular lighting system ''Puro''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schmitt |first=Peter-Philipp |date=2019-12-15 |title=Lampen-Hersteller Occhio: Die neue Lightkultur |language=de |trans-title=Lamp manufacturer Occhio: The new Lightkultur |work=[[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung]] |url=https://www.faz.net/aktuell/stil/mode-design/lampen-hersteller-occhio-die-neue-lightkultur-16478424.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |issn=0174-4909}}</ref> In 2004, the company introduced the ''Sento'' lighting system, which has customization options such as interchangeable optics and colour filters.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2005-09-17 |title=Jeder und alles erstrahlt im richtigen Licht |language=de |trans-title=Everyone and everything shines in the right light |work=[[Abendzeitung]]}}</ref> An additional glass version, the ''Divo,'' was introduced in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rau |first=Cordula |date=2008-04-28 |title=Design Licht-News Leuchtkörper |language=de |trans-title=Desgin light news light fixture |pages=136–139 |work=[[Focus (German magazine)|Focus]]}}</ref> 

The gradual ban on [[Incandescent light bulb|incandescent]] and [[halogen lamp]]s in 2009, caused Occhio to switch to [[Light-emitting diode|LED]] technology and began to develop its own electronics. The company launched the ''Più'' series of recessed and surface-mounted lighting systems in 2010.<ref name=":0" /> In 2017, the company became a member of ''Meisterkreis Deutschland'', an interest group representing 70 creative companies and scientific institutions.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Brors |first=Peter |date=2018-04-13 |title=Das Leuchten des Perfektionisten |language=de |trans-title=The glow of the perfectionist |pages=25 |work=[[Handelsblatt]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-13 |title=Occhio als Beispiel für »German Contemporary Excellence« |trans-title=Occhio as an example of "German Contemporary Excellence" |url=https://www.on-light.de/home/news/article/occhio-als-beispiel-fuer-german-contemporary-excellence.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=On-light |language=de}}</ref> Also in 2017, Occhio launched the ''Mito'' [[Light fixture|luminaire]] series, which won several design awards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Goebel |first=Anne |last2=Max |first2=Scharnigg |date=2017-10-14 |title=Kurz gesichtet |language=de |trans-title=Briefly sighted |pages=54 |work=[[Süddeutsche Zeitung]] |access-date=}}</ref>

In 2018, ''EMH'', an investment company specializing in medium-sized enterprise investments, acquired 44 percent of Occhio's shares.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Höppner |first=Axel |date=2020-08-05 |title=Designer-Leuchtenfirma Occhio will die 100-Millionen-Euro-Marke knacken |trans-title=Designer lighting company Occhio aims to break the 100 million euro mark |url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/mittelstand/familienunternehmer/lichttechnik-designer-leuchtenfirma-occhio-will-die-100-millionen-euro-marke-knacken/26038252.html#:~:text=Um%20das%20Wachstum%20zu%20beschleunigen,Prozent%20der%20Anteile%20von%20Occhio. |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=[[Handelsblatt]] |language=de}}</ref> 

In July 2020, Benno Zerlin became managing director of Occhio alongside Axel Meise; Susann Meise also became managing director in 2021.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=Designleuchten sind gefragt |trans-title=Design luminaires are in demand |url=https://www.raum-und-wohnen.ch/ruw/raum-und-wohnen/brancheninfos/artikel/200914_occhio_designleuchten.php |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Raum und Wohnen |language=de}}</ref> In 2022, Axel Meise stepped down from the management team.<ref name=":3" /> In 2022 Occhio presented the table and reading lamp ''Gioia.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schasche |first=Stefan |date=2022-12-21 |title=So kunstvoll setzt Occhio seine neue Leuchte in Szene |trans-title=This is how Occhio artfully stages its new luminaire |url=https://www.wuv.de/Themen/Kreation-Design/So-kunstvoll-setzt-Occhio-seine-neue-Leuchte-in-Szene |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Werben & Verkaufen |language=de}}</ref>

== Corporate structure ==
Benno Zerlin and Susann Meise serve as managing directors of Occhio GmbH. Axel Meise is responsible for product, design, innovation and the Occhio brand.<ref name=":3" /> In 2021/22, the company had 183 employees and generated revenues of €104.6 million. The company headquarters in Munich comprise the business areas of product design and development, procurement, quality, customer service, marketing and sales management.<ref name="Annual Report Occhio 2021/22" />

== Products ==
Occhio manufactures modular lighting systems for private and commercial spaces and buildings. This includes ceiling luminaires, room luminaires, pendant luminaires, arc luminaires and floor luminaires.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-11-26 |title=Occhio: Eine Leuchte wie ein Schmuckstück |trans-title=Occhio: A luminaire like a piece of jewelry |url=https://www.rheinexklusiv.de/occhio-eine-leuchte-wie-ein-schmuckstueck/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Rhein exklusiv |language=de}}</ref> The luminaires have functions such as [[Gesture recognition|touchless gesture control]] and adjustable colour temperature or light colour. Using [[Bluetooth]], the luminaires can be operated wirelessly via an app or with a remote control.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Höpner |first=Axel |date=2020-08-06 |title=Licht-Gestalten |language=de |trans-title=Light Shapes |pages=44 |work=[[Handelsblatt]]}}</ref> The company's products are sold in 500 stores in Europe as well as internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Müller |first=Anja |title=Wie der Münchner Lampendesigner Axel Meise China erobern will |trans-title=How Munich lamp designer Axel Meise wants to conquer China |url=https://www.handelsblatt.com/arts_und_style/occhio-wie-der-muenchner-lampendesigner-axel-meise-china-erobern-will/21163690.html |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=[[Handelsblatt]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commonscat|Occhio}}
* [https://www.occhio.com/ Official website]

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[[Category:Companies established in 1999]]
[[Category:Munich]]
[[Category:Manufacturing companies]]
[[Category:Light-emitting diodes]]
[[Category:Electronics manufacturing]]
[[Category:Electrical components]]