Goodrich Lighting Systems GmbH & Co. KG, a part of Collins Aerospace

We are the world market leader in aircraft lighting.

Goodrich Lighting Systems GmbH & Co KG, part of the international Collins Aerospace group of companies, is a leading manufacturer of lighting systems for civil and military aviation. With around 480 employees, the company develops and manufactures interior and exterior lighting systems at its site in Lippstadt for almost all well-known aircraft manufacturers worldwide as well as all types of aircraft – from the world’s largest passenger aircraft to business jets, from helicopters to fighter jets.

With decades of experience in the development of sophisticated lighting systems, Goodrich Lighting combines state-of-the-art LED technology with sophisticated designs and optical concepts. From cockpit lighting to cabin lighting including reading lights, ventilation technology and emergency route lighting to landing and taxi lights, navigation and anti-collision lights as well as logo lighting. A large number of innovations, patents and regular awards from customers confirm the company’s technologically leading role as a developer and manufacturer of high-quality products and services

WORLD MARKET LEADER PRODUCT/S

Aircraft lighting

Location

Lippstadt

Employees

World wide: 73000

Germany: 1200

South Westphalia: 480

Sales Volume

ca. 166 Mio. €

Milestones

1959

Founded as a division of Westfälische Metallindustrie AG 1983 Introduction of halogen reading light

1997

Foundation of HELLA Aerospace GmbH

2001

Sale of HELLA Aerospace GmbH to Goodrich Inc. (USA)

2012

Takeover by UTC and merger of Goodrich and Hamilton Sundstrand to form the UTC Aerospace Systems group of companies

2013

Reinforcement of the Lippstadt site by airsigna GmbH + Co. KG

2014

Takeover of the business of Page Aerospace Ltd.

2018

Acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corporation and creation of Collins Aerospace

2020

Merger of United Technologies Coorporation with Raytheon and formation of Raytheon Technologies Coorporation

Contact

Goodrich Lighting Systems GmbH & Co. KG, a part of Collins Aerospace
Bertramstraße 8
59557
Lippstadt

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