Our history
In 1958, Michel Leblanc invented the illuminations...
Since its beginnings in 1958, Leblanc illuminations, a pioneer company, has written the history of the illuminations market.
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1958 | Creator of the illuminations market
Michel Leblanc creates in the Meuse (France) the company Leblanc illuminations. He was the first to create wooden decorations equipped with porcelain sockets.![Story_1960_premier_decor_alu]()
1960 | First aluminum decors
Leblanc illuminations is the first actor in its market to produce luminous decorations on an aluminum frame. A resistant and recyclable material which allows a great diversity of creations.![Story_1982_champs_elysees]()
1982 | Illuminations of the Champs Elysées
Leblanc illuminations is the first company to have illuminated the most beautiful avenue in the world.![Story_1988_cordon]()
1988 | The first to use the rope light
The rope lights gradually replaces the sockets in the realization of our decorations.![Story_1994_galalights]()
1994 | Royal establishment
Leblanc illuminations goes international with
the establishment of Gala Lights which will become Leblanc illuminations UK.![Story_1996_led]()
1996 | LED pioneer
Leblanc illuminations anticipates the need for energy savings by being the first in Europe to introduce LED garlands in its illuminations.
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2001 | Leblanc illuminations and Chromex merge
Pooling know-how around light. Since 1943, Chromex has been a reference in professional lighting equipment.
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2007 | Let's go to the Great North!
Leblanc illuminations Canada opens its doors and makes the Canadian snow shine.
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2008 | First to use video for Christmas lights
Leblanc illuminations reinvents Christmas lights with the first 3D animated and personalized decor thanks to video technology.![Story_2008_romania]()
2008 | The eastern rush
The foundations of our main production center are laid. Leblanc illuminations România is launched.
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2010 | Leblanc reaches the heart of hospitals
Leblanc illuminations and The Pink Blouses association join forces to offer each year a Christmas full of lights to hospitalized children.
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2013 | Viva iluminacion !
Creation of the subsidiary Leblanc illuminations Mexico, with the subsequent illumination of the city of Puebla and many shopping centers.
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2014 | ISO 9001 certification
Leblanc illuminations is the first company in its sector to be ISO 9001 certified.
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2014 | Maestrio controls power consumption
With Maestrio, program the hours and period of operation of the illuminations, zone by zone, with a few clicks on a smartphone.![Story_2015_impression3D]()
2015 | 3D printing
Leblanc illuminations innovates by using 3D printing for its prototypes.![Story_2015_megeve]()
2015 | Partner of Megève
Leblanc illuminations illuminates Megève, this small Savoyard village of international renown, and becomes its official partner in 2017.
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2016 | FFS Partner
First 4-year partnership signed with the French Ski Federation and the French Skicross Team, renewed several times since then until 2028.
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2016 | Virtual reality
Virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D scanning: Between real and virtual, Leblanc puts new technologies at the service of your imagination.![Story_2017_parfum_aroma]()
2017 | A perfume of success
Leblanc illuminations combines light and fragrance for a unique experience.
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2018 | Happy birthday
Leblanc illuminations celebrates 60 years of shared pleasure.![Story_2019_loomie]()
2019 | An application to save Christmas
With Loomie, the most entertaining application, Leblanc illuminations puts the public at the heart of the illuminations.
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2020 | Connected illuminations
Leblanc illuminations becomes the exclusive distributor of Twinkly Pro, the range of string lights controlled by smartphone.
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2021 | CSR 26000 label
Leblanc illuminations has become the most labeled company in its sector, with its CSR 26000 label and its ISO 9001 certification.
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2021 | e-deco, a green revolution
This 3D printing process allows for a new, more durable daytime dressing of the decorations.
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2022 | Experiential show
Leblanc illuminations creates a unique experiential light show: a unique combination of lighting, light decorations and lighting equipment.
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2022 | Green Rooster Community
Sensitive to environmental and climate issues, Leblanc illuminations joins the "Coq Vert" (Green Rooster) community launched by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition.
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2023 | A legendary race track!
A special year, a grandiose celebration and breathtaking light displays. Leblanc illuminations is proud to be a partner of the centenary of the 24h of Le Mans.
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2023 | 65 years of passion and innovation
Creator of sustainable emotions, Leblanc illuminations celebrates 65 years of commitment to cities and local authorities.
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2024 | Welcome HALTO
HALTO, a specialist in dynamic architectural lighting for over 30 years, joins the Leblanc illuminations family.
