Founded in 1948 in Plauen - Germany
The company was founded in 1948 as the "VEB Glühlampenwerk Plauen", a bulb factory of general lighting. It was only a few years later that the production of vehicle lamps began. By 1957 the brand name NARVA has already been developed which reflected some important materials and processes necessary in lamp production:
Nitrogen - Argon - Vacuum
H4 lamps in hard glass
In 1974 the production of H4 lamps in quartz glass began. From 1978 until 1982 the development of hard glass took place. Since 1982 the H4 has been produced with this technology. The production of halogen miniature lamps in hard glass followed in 1987.
German reunification and new markets
After German reunification the firm was established as "NARVA Glühlampenwerk Plauen GmbH". Since 1991 the company has traded under the name "NARVA Speziallampen GmbH". After the political change NARVA Germany began to enter into new markets worldwide. In 1994 NARVA brought the HB3/HB4 halogen lamps onto the US American market, which were developed specially for the requirements there. This was followed up in 1999 with the HB5 halogen lamp.
Increased space and capacity
NARVA was so effective in adapting to the demands of the market that capacity was quickly exceeded due to the success. For this purpose, wide reaching investments were undertaken in 2005 to generate increased space and capacity at NARVA Plauen.
H7 in hard glass
In developing new products NARVA always places current market developments and trends at the forefront. As a further milestone in its history 2006 NARVA brought out the H7 lamp in hard glass technology produced in Plauen. So that now, since 2006 the H7 lamp also belongs to NARVA Plauen´s top products following on from the success of the H4. NARVA has thus demonstrated how successful products can be adapted to the latest developments in technology.
More than 60 years of experience
In 2008 NARVA celebrated its 60th birthday as German brand manufacturer. With more than 60 years of experience NARVA have established themselves as experts in automotive lighting in the aftermarket. Ongoing improvements in quality guarantee safe and reliable products.
