Mission
To elevate luxury living through bespoke lighting solutions that combine artistry, engineering, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Vision
To shape the future of luxury lighting by becoming the preferred global partner for designers, architects, and developers creating extraordinary spaces.
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Our Story
Creating brand stories and relationships since 1975
1975-1984
Founded in Hong Kong, it was among the first professional lighting factories established in Dongguan.
Dongguan Karme Lighting Factory
Founded in 1982
Founded in Hong Kong
Karme Lighting Co., Ltd. was founded in Hong Kong in 1975. In 1982, with forward-looking vision recognizing the potential of establishing production facilities in mainland China, Karme Lighting established Dongguan Karme Lighting Factory.
Among China’s lighting manufacturers, Karme was one of the pioneers to set up factories in Guangdong, and also one of the earliest professional manufacturers investing in the production of 24K gold-plated crystal chandeliers domestically.
1984-1990
Become a key OEM/ODM lighting manufacturer for European and American markets.
Key OEM/ODM Lighting Manufacturer
In 1984, bolstered by cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and growing global demand for OEM/ODM lighting solutions, Karme achieved substantial growth.
By the early 1990s, Karme stood out among peer Chinese enterprises in both production capacity and manufacturing quality.
At that time, it ranked as one of Asia’s foremost OEM/ODM manufacturers of lighting products for European and American markets.
1990-2000
Successfully passed the ISO9001:2000 international quality system certification, and obtained certifications including CCC, CE, UL.
Repositioning
Rather than capturing market share through sheer production volume, Karme has established core competitiveness built on comprehensive product R&D and design, escaping the homogeneous race of output expansion and cutthroat price competition among domestic counterparts.
Meanwhile, Karme has been certified to the ISO9001:2000 international quality management system, and also secured multiple domestic and international product certifications including CCC, CE and UL.
2000-2005
Launched its independent brand Lumax, and became an authorized partner of Swarovski in Greater China in 2001.
2005-2010
Lumax has risen rapidly in China’s lighting industry by virtue of its high-quality lighting and professional services.
Lumax Brand Expansion & Market Success
Lumax has vigorously advanced brand promotion through innovative integration of talent, marketing, products and services. It has undertaken numerous star hotel projects nationwide, building an outstanding reputation for Lumax Lighting with credible standing and superior quality.
Within just a few years, its footprint spread across all regions of Chinese mainland, establishing it as a leading brand spearheading the domestic artistic crystal lighting market.
Shanghai showroom
Shenzhen showroom
Beijing showroom
2010-Now
Lumax has set up a large showroom at Star Alliance Lighting Mall and actively participates in major industry exhibitions, promoting the charm of high-end decorative lighting fixtures to the world.
Lumax Lighting showroom
Star Alliance Lighting Mall, Guzhen
Brand Positioning & International Layout
Lumax has integrated the company’s premium resources and set up a Crystal Lighting & Integrated Soft Furnishings Experience Hall at Star Alliance Lighting Mall in Guzhen, China’s Lighting Capital. It serves as a bridge and platform for the exchange and integration of lighting culture between China and the rest of the world.
Positioned as a model of artistic crystal lighting, Lumax actively advances its global strategy and strives to build a world-class lighting brand.
