History
Milestones in the history of CML
2012
- CML Group acquired by Grupo Antolin, Spain
2008
- CML opens new plant CML Sibiu (Romania)
2005
- Foundation of CML Guangzhou (China)
2004
- New Company name CML Innovative Technologies launched during ELECTRONICA fair/Munich
2001
- EBT Optronic Group acquired by SLI (Sylvania Light Industries)
2000
- EBT Optronic Group opens new warehouse with 1,700m2 storage area
1998
- VCH International Limited acquired by Mr. Frank Ward and joins the European Division of SLI Miniature Lighting Ltd
1988
- EBT Optronic Group develops the LED Indicator series, a completely new generation of Status Indicators
1987
- Management buyout of companies within General Instrument Lamp Division (including General Instrument Lamps Ltd, Vitality(V),Chicago Miniature Lamp (C)and Hivac (H). VCH International Ltd formed
1980
- EBT Optronic Group develops range of Multi-LEDs a revolutionary LED product for the replacement of miniature incandescent lamps
1978
- EBT Optronic Group commences production of neon lamp-assemblies
1974
- Foundation of EBT as a trading company for miniature light sources
1969
- Vitality Bulbs acquired by General Instrument Corporation, name changed to Vitality Limited and then to General Instrument Lamps Ltd.
1966
- Vitality Bulbs relocates to purpose built lamp manufacturing facility in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
1939
- Wartburg Lamps registered at Vitality Bulbs and moves to Wood Green, London
1931
- Foundation of Wartburg Lamps (later to become the UK operation of CML Innovative Technologies) in Kentish Town, London