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- It was established in January 1993, with the acquisition of GTE 's Sylvania lighting division by Osram GmbH.
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Osram Sylvania Inc. is the North American operation of lighting manufacturer Osram. It was established in January 1993, with the acquisition of GTE 's Sylvania lighting division by Osram GmbH. [1]
January 1993: OSRAM SYLVANIA was created in North America when Munich-based OSRAM GmbH acquired SYLVANIA from GTE. In other parts of the world, Sylvania became SLI Holdings, which then became Havells Sylvania and is now Feilo Sylvania.
In January 1971, GT&E adopted a new corporate identification program, and became simply, GTE. This program was also applied to subsidiary companies, and as such, Sylvania Electric Products became GTE Sylvania Incorporated. Merle Kremer became president of GTE Sylvania.
Oct 4, 2024 · In the 1990s, Sylvania became a part of the German-based company Osram GmbH, further solidifying its position in the global lighting market. The brand continued to innovate, introducing new products and technologies, such as LED lighting and smart lighting solutions.
In 1942, the company changed its name to Sylvania Electric Products Inc. During World War II, Sylvania was chosen from among several competing companies to manufacture the miniature vacuum tubes used in proximity fuze shells due to its quality standards and mass production capabilities.
Sylvania is the leading brand of the Feilo Sylvania Group which has headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, as well as innovation and solution centres in 25 countries worldwide. The Feilo Sylvania Group is ultimately owned by Inesa (Group) Co. Limited, based in Shanghai, China.
In 1931, a merger between Hygrade, Nilco, and Sylvania resulted in the founding of the Hygrade Sylvania Corporation. The company sold incandescant lamps under the Hygrade name, and radio tubes under the Sylvania name. Hygrade Sylvania marketed its first fluorescent lamp in 1938.
