| 1889 |
Körting & Mathiesen was founded in Leipzig – one of the first lighting manufacturers in Germany
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| 1946 |
Körting & Mathiesen was expropriated and partly dismantled by the post-war occupying forces. Production of lighting products continued under Russian control |
| 1948 |
Körting & Mathiesen became a nationally owned company (VEB), named VEB Leipziger Lichttechnische Spezialfabrik (VEB Lelifa) by purchasing back from the Russians |
| 1951 |
VEB Lelifa was renamed as VEB Leuchtenbau Leipzig |
| 1990 |
German reunification between East and West. The company is put under the management of trustees |
| 1993 |
The Company was wound-up on September 30th. LEIPZIGER LEUCHTEN GmbH was founded on October 1st |