Ein Hashofet Lighting Group illuminates Israel from end to end. Since our beginnings more than six decades ago as a pioneering kibbutz lighting factory, we have grown to become Israel’s leading lighting brand—a name synonymous with professionalism, quality, and unmatched engineering adaptation and execution capabilities.
Ein Hashofet Lighting Group is a story of Zionism and Israeli pride. Founded in 1967, in the aftermath of the Six-Day War, we began as Eltham Technologies, a young kibbutz-based factory specializing in the production of lighting components and lighting control systems, serving as a source of livelihood for its members. Over the years, driven by a passion for success and a strict professional approach that resulted in exceptional product quality, we grew to become one of Israel's leading lighting suppliers and one of the largest European companies in the field of lighting fixtures and power supplies for the armored vehicle industry. In 2021, we acquired Steinitz-Lird, establishing ourselves as Israel’s leading lighting group.
For nearly 60 years, we have been lighting up Israel—and this is just the beginning. We will continue to bring thousands more points of light to city streets, public buildings, national and historical sites, stadiums and sports fields, museums and cultural institutions, industrial facilities, offices and commercial spaces, and private homes across Israel.
Ein Hashofet lighting industries group is the leading professional lighting group in Israel. We are proud to offer our customers a comprehensive solution in the fields of lighting engineering and control, with the best professionals in the market and with the leading and highest quality brands in the world of lighting.
The largest lighting group in Israel
A proud Israeli industry, for 65 years
One stop shop - Professional complete solution
Professional engineering knowledge
Thousands of points of light all over Israel
Establishment of the Factory
1967
The factory (referred to as "Chokes" by the kibbutz members) was established to provide employment for the kibbutz veterans. It was built on a 150-square-meter area and initially employed nine workers. The knowledge infrastructure for manufacturing chokes was acquired through an agreement with the Knobel company.
The factory is gaining momentum
1975
The quality of Ein HaShofet products is beginning to be revealed to the world. One year after an agreement with HELVAR to produce mini chokes, the production line is expanded and exports of products to Australia, Europe and South Africa begin.
Export abroad
1983
The pressing system, which is used to produce both choke parts and "independent" pressing products, is expanded and the export of pressing vehicles abroad begins.
Establishment of a production system for ballasts for discharge lamps
1985
A system for manufacturing ballasts for LED, metal halide and mercury lamps is established and has been one of the company's flagship products for decades.
Development and production of lighting fixtures for agricultural and domestic lighting
1990
The Orion adapters see the light of day and their production and marketing to the market begins. The lighting fixtures are used as a patent to increase productivity in coops when combined with a lighting control system manufactured by Ein HaShofet.
Establishing an automated production line – Eco
1996
At its peak, 30,000 chokers were produced per day.
Establishment of EH-VS Company
1998
The company jointly owned by Vossloh-Schwabe and Ein HaShofet for the production of electromagnetic and electronic ballasts has brought a new standard of quality to the Israeli lighting market.
The beginning of commercial deliveries of EHID.
2008
Energy savings with electronic control devices. EHID ballasts manufactured at Ein HaShofet are being shipped for urban energy-saving projects in Israel and worldwide. These ballasts incorporate Eltam's DALI control cards. Additionally, Eltam is developing new LED driver series to further expand its product offerings.
Name Change to Eltam
1999
Electronics, Lighting, Metal – The name Eltam reflects the company's activities in manufacturing electronic components, lighting products, and metal stamping solutions for various industries.
Development of the EHID Ballast
2000
With the establishment of an automated production line for magnetic HID ballasts, Eltam began developing an electronic HID ballast (EHID), enabling *direct energy savings of up to 30% and integration with control and monitoring systems.
Development and Production of LED Fixtures
2001
With the breakthrough in LED technology efficiency, Eltam began developing and manufacturing LED-based lighting fixtures. The first fixtures developed were for military lighting, followed by applications in agriculture, street lighting, indoor spaces, and industrial settings.
Shipment of Control Components to Europe
2007
DUALING DALI HUB – Control components developed and manufactured by Eltam are being shipped to Europe for the first time to be integrated into control and monitoring systems.
ONSiTE Software
2011
After several years of development, the ONSiTE software is now live. Designed for use with various communication technologies, the software is being adopted by multiple municipalities and local authorities across the country.
Exclusive distribution agreements with European brands.
2013
Eltam is beginning to represent leading international LED lighting brands in Israel and expanding its manufacturing capabilities. Exclusive agreements are being signed with several brands, including LUG and HELLA.
LED lighting fixtures and control systems project in regional councils.
2017
The project, in collaboration with LUG, also includes an advanced RF communication-based control system for street lighting and sports fields in the council.
Ein HaShofet Lighting Industries – The Union
2021
Ein HaShofet Lighting Industries Group is becoming Israel's leading professional lighting group for lighting engineering and control systems.
