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
Until 1999 – 1999 – manufacture of scanners and colour changers under the brand names Varyscan and Varycolor, already with JB typical plug-in technology.
1990
Foundation of JB-Lighting by
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.
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
2005
VaryLED 3*84
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.
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.
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
2016
Varyscan P7 – LED CMY SPOT
World's first LED-based moving light with CMY colour mixing.
Winner of the "pipa Awards 2017"
2016
Varyscan P7 – LED CMY SPOT
World's first LED-based moving light with CMY colour mixing.
Winner of the "pipa Awards 2017"
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.
2024
Move into the 1,100 square metre warehouse directly adjacent to the production hall and commissioning of a further 200m³ cistern.
Mercatorhalle Duisburg invests in P15
As one of the most important event venues in the Ruhr area, the Mercatorhalle offers space for concerts, conferences, and high-profile events.
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VLLV e.V. quarterly meeting at JB-Lighting
On September 16, 2025, we welcomed around 40 members of the Association of Lighting Designers and Media Operators (VLLV e.V.) to our venue in Blaustein.
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Blue light seminar
Early September, an inspiring blue light seminar took place at the Hellerau Theater in Dresden, organized by TAL Chemnitz together with HAW Hamburg
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Vocational School Classes Visit JB-Lighting
Early July, we had the pleasure of welcoming three vocational school classes specializing in event technology
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