JB milestones
Since the founding of JB-Lighting, we have been a pioneer and driver of innovation in LED-based moving light systems at the same time, developing technical markers and milestones as a premium supplier.
1990
Foundation of JB-Lighting by
Jürgen Braungardt
Jürgen Braungardt
Until 1999 – 1999 – manufacture of scanners and colour changers under the brand names Varyscan and Varycolor, already with JB typical plug-in technology.
1998
Acquisition of Swiss distribution
Adrian Walther, CEO of the company Light Design Eventtechnik AG, will be responsible for the distribution of JB-Lighting in Switzerland.
2000
Development and production of the first generation of moving lights and the "Licon" light mixer series from JB-Lighting.
2005
VaryLED 3*84
The world's first stage-ready LED-based washlight goes into production
The world's first stage-ready LED-based washlight goes into production
2008
JBLED A7 Washlight
World's first LED-based washlight with optical zoom system.
World's first LED-based washlight with optical zoom system.
Winner of „Plasa Award for Innovation“ and recognised by the jury as "the founder of a new era".
2010
Relocation to the new production hall, which tripled the production area.
2011
A12 – the BeamWash!
Winner of the „Showtech Product Award 2011“ in the "Lighting & Projection Technology" category
2013
Raphael Kündig will be handling support and service
Raphael Kündig joins Light Design and takes over the support and service for the devices of JB-Lighting.
2016
Varyscan P7 – LED CMY SPOT
World's first LED-based moving light with CMY colour mixing.
World's first LED-based moving light with CMY colour mixing.
Winner of the "pipa Awards 2017"
2018
JB-Lighting Distribution Switzerland was born
The brand JB-Lighting Distribution Switzerland is being created. The operational business of Light-Design and JB-Lighting Distribution Switzerland are separated. Raphael Kündig becomes sales manager and is responsible for the entire operative business of JB-Switzerland.
2020
Opening of the JB Museum
Set off on a journey through time into the production history of JB-Lighting – from the first color scanner in 1990 to the moving lights of the recent past.
2024
Move into the 1,100 square metre warehouse directly adjacent to the production hall and commissioning of a further 200m³ cistern.
