What Zumtobel Lighting does

Zumtobel is the flagship professional lighting brand of Zumtobel Group AG, a publicly listed Austrian company on the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker: ZAGN), headquartered in Dornbirn, Vorarlberg. Founded in 1960 and operating across more than 23 country markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, the brand supplies LED luminaires and lighting management systems for professional interior applications including offices, education, presentation and retail, hotel and wellness, healthcare, art and culture, and industry.

The product portfolio centres on architectural and commercial LED luminaires organised around continuous-row systems (TECTON II, SLOTLIGHT infinity II, ECOOS II), modular architectural systems (SUPERSYSTEM integral collection, PANOS infinity), task and free-standing luminaires (ARTELEA, AMBITUS, LINETIK), spotlights (ARCOS, CARDAN evolution, VIVO II), emergency lighting (RESCLITE PRO), and industrial moisture-proof luminaires (AMPHIBIA). Differentiated technologies include the liteCarve free-form reflector, tunableWhite dynamic circadian lighting, swarm presence-detection logic, basicDIM Wireless Bluetooth mesh control, and Cradle to Cradle Standard 4.0-certified circular-design products. Sales are quote-based through enterprise field sales, a professional B2B portal (Zumtobel Group PORTAL), 17 Light Forum showrooms, and country-specific websites; revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of luminaires and lighting management systems, complemented by professional services and a Lighting-as-a-Service subscription offering.

Name

Zumtobel Lighting

Legal name

Zumtobel Group AG

Website

https://zumtobel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Zumtobel is the professional LED lighting brand of publicly listed Zumtobel Group AG (Vienna: ZAGN), supplying luminaires and lighting management systems for offices, retail, museums, education, healthcare, and industry across 23+ countries through enterprise sales, a B2B portal, and 17 showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Architectural LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Professional LED lighting
• Lighting management systems
• Architectural luminaires
• Emergency lighting systems
• Commercial lighting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dornburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. LED Luminaires and Lighting Systems: Zumtobel generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional LED luminaires and integrated lighting systems for commercial and institutional applications including offices, education, healthcare, retail, and industrial sectors.
2. Lighting Management and Control Systems: Sale of intelligent lighting management systems including DALI-based controls, wireless solutions, and sensor networks that complement the core luminaire product lines.
3. Professional Services and Project Management: Expert project management for turnkey lighting solutions from a single source including initial product ideas, financing, installation, maintenance, conversion, and retrofitting services.
4. Zumtobel LaaS (Lighting as a Service): Alternative financing and service model for lighting solutions enabling customers to access lighting without upfront capital investment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Zumtobel manufactures and supplies professional LED luminaires and integrated lighting management systems for indoor architectural and commercial applications. Its portfolio spans continuous-row lighting (TECTON II, SLOTLIGHT infinity II), modular architectural systems (SUPERSYSTEM integral), downlights (PANOS series), spotlights (ARCOS, CARDAN evolution), industrial luminaires (AMPHIBIA), and emergency luminaires (RESCLITE PRO), complemented by wireless and DALI-based lighting controls. Customers are architects, lighting designers, and facility managers specifying lighting for offices, education, presentation and retail, art and culture, hotel and wellness, healthcare, and industry.

Product overview

Zumtobel is a leading international supplier of integral LED lighting solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality LED luminaires and lighting management systems for professional interior lighting. The portfolio includes core continuous-row lighting systems (TECTON II, SLOTLIGHT infinity II, ECOOS II), architectural luminaires (SUPERSYSTEM integral collection, ARTELEA, AMBITUS, TRAMAO), downlights (PANOS III, PANOS infinity), emergency lighting (RESCLITE PRO, ONLITE), industrial luminaires (AMPHIBIA), and design awards winners (CARDAN evolution, ONDARIA II, VAERO, CLARIS evolution). These products are complemented by lighting management systems (basicDIM Wireless, LITECOM, swarm technology) and the B2B Zumtobel Group PORTAL e-commerce platform. The company also offers specialized collections like 'the editions' for bespoke architectural projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TECTON: Modular continuous-row LED lighting system with tool-free installation, energy-efficient operation (210 lumens per watt), available in multiple variants including TECTON II, with over 39,000 kilometers installed worldwide
• SUPERSYSTEM integral collection
• ARTELEA
• AMBITUS
• TRAMAO
• SLOTLIGHT infinity II

Products and services

• TECTON II Continuous-row LED lighting system for industrial and commercial lighting installations, delivering 210 lm/W efficiency at up to 10,700 lumens per meter with a 15-pole configuration supporting DALI, loudspeaker, and emergency circuit options and tool-free installation.
• SLOTLIGHT infinity II Continuous-row LED light line system with 3D drop diffuser optics, up to 25% higher lighting efficiency than the previous model, IP54 splash protection, L/X/T shape connectors, and conception per Circular Design Rules.
• SUPERSYSTEM integral collection Multi-functional LED architectural lighting system with seamless linear design by EOOS, integrating gimbal accent lighting, downlights, wallwashers, and indirect lighting into one continuous system delivering up to 3,000 lumens.
• ARTELEA Free-standing LED luminaire series with circular design principles, Cradle to Cradle Certified Standard 4.0 certification, tunableWhite technology, swarm presence detection, and modular design with nine variants producing up to 32,000 lm.
• AMBITUS Suspended pendant luminaire with anodised aluminium light ring that mimics sunlight; available with tunableWhite option and DALI or Bluetooth control. Awarded IF Award, Red Dot, and Light Middle Easy Award.
• TRAMAO Pendant luminaire combining high-quality LED lighting with acoustic absorption; available in 19 colour options with two textile optics, DALI or Bluetooth basicDIM Wireless control, made in Austria with recyclable materials.
• PANOS III LED downlight family offering various sizes and configurations for general illumination applications across commercial interiors.
• PANOS infinity Premium LED downlight with high luminaire efficiency and powerful lumen packages for tailored lighting solutions in museum, retail, and architectural applications.
• ONDARIA II Opal wide-area LED luminaire available in recessed, surface, or suspended versions; bronze finish variant won Red Dot Design Award 2018.
• RESCLITE PRO Flexible LED emergency luminaire with programmable optics, PROset NFC app-based configuration, multiple beam pattern variants (escape, corner, wall, anti-panic, spot), IP65 option, and integration with TECTON and TRINOS continuous-row systems.
• AMPHIBIA IP66 moisture-proof LED luminaire with one-material construction (PC, PMMA, or CHEMO versions), IK08 impact resistance, Drip-Edge-Effect hygiene design, up to 8,000 lumens at 150 lm/W, and operating range -35°C to +50°C for 245 industry applications.
• CARDAN evolution Multifunctional gimbal accent LED spotlight designed for shops, showrooms, and exhibitions; winner of Red Dot Design Award 2018.
• CLARIS evolution Slimline louvre LED luminaire with 151 lm/W efficiency, 24 colour variants, MPO+ microprismatic optics, and wireless basicDIM Bluetooth mesh control; upgrade-adapter compatible with previous CLARIS versions.
• VAERO LED pendant luminaire with a transparent light-emitting surface and frameless slim construction; winner of Red Dot Design Award 2018.
• ECOOS II Continuous-row LED system with direct, indirect, and lateral light components for enhanced visual comfort in office and educational applications.
• VIVO II LED spotlight series for accent lighting applications in retail and presentation settings.
• DIAMO Compact LED luminaire for architectural accent and general lighting applications in commercial interiors.
• SCENO LED luminaire for presentation and retail lighting applications enhancing product display and customer experience.
• LINETIK Free-standing LED luminaire for office applications with free-standing operation.
• MIREL evolution Pendant LED luminaire for office workstations with dual-colour temperature options.
• ARCOS LED spotlight series for art, culture, and exhibition lighting; ARCOS 3 LED xpert variant specified for museum applications including Kunsthalle Mannheim.
• CAELA LED product family for general office lighting; winner of Red Dot Design Award 2016.
• TUBILUX Slim tube LED luminaire used for the 'THE LINE' installation at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2018.
• the editions Annual collection of tailor-made luminaires created for special project requirements, including TEELA, ALVA, and FREELINE designed in collaboration with renowned architects and designers.
• Zumtobel Group PORTAL B2B e-commerce platform providing 24/7 access to prices, availability, order tracking, delivery status, watch lists, and exclusive online promotions for registered professional customers.
• Zumtobel Lighting as a Service (LaaS) Alternative financing and service model for turnkey lighting solutions from a single source, covering product ideas, financing, installation, maintenance, conversion, and retrofitting without upfront capital investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• TECTON II delivers 210 lumens per watt at up to 10,700 lumens per meter
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Sagmeister & WalshflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2018Creative partnership with New York design studio for annual report design and exhibition projects. Jessica Walsh designed the 2017-18 artistic annual report. Studio was part of design team for Austrian pavilion at Venice Biennale 2018. Cooperated on 'Beauty' exhibition at MAK Vienna.
• James TurrellflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2018Long-term artistic partnership since 1997 supporting light art installations worldwide. Joint projects include Skyspace Lech (2018), Skyspace Kunsthalle Bremen (2010), Apani full-field artwork (2011), and Bridget's Bardo at Museum of Art Wolfsburg (2009). Turrell also designed the 2014/2015 Zumtobel Group annual report.
• EOOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partnership with Austrian studio EOOS for product design. EOOS designed SUPERSYSTEM integral collection and contributed to ARTELEA free-standing luminaire design with focus on circular design principles.
• EasternGraphicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership for integrated lighting design planning. Jointly developed software packages supporting lighting design and project processes. EasternGraphics pCon.Planner integrates Zumtobel luminaire data for real-time 3D simulation and VR tours.
• a·g LichtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing cooperation with lighting design agency for museum and cultural projects including Kunsthalle Mannheim lighting concept.
• gmp ArchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partnership for major cultural projects including Kunsthalle Mannheim, the largest new construction at a German art museum.
• SwarovskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperated on Sensory Room installation at Sagmeister & Walsh 'Beauty' exhibition at MAK Vienna.
• Baumschlager EberlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partnership for James Turrell Skyspace Lech project. Planned highly complex building in collaboration with Zumtobel.
• University of LiechtensteinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting development of young architectural talent. Supported 'THE LINE' light installation project at Venice Architecture Biennale 2018 using TUBILUX luminaires.
• Vorarlberger Architektur InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting architecture initiatives including Austrian Pavilion at Venice Biennale.
• LAAC & Henke SchreieckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture studios for Austrian Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2018, exploring 'freespace' theme with Zumtobel lighting support.
• Delugan MeisslcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partnership for TEELA luminaire development. Customised 60-square-metre TEELA installation for Hefel Wohnbau Terminal V project combining acoustics and lighting.
• blocher partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture studio that designed CARDAN evolution multifunctional lighting tool, winner of Red Dot Award 2018.
• realities:unitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt and architecture studio responsible for Futurium Berlin lighting design. Four-year planning and construction phase with three special solutions developed.
• Richter und MusikowskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitects for Futurium Berlin building design, working with realities:united and Zumtobel on comprehensive lighting solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trilux: German family-owned professional lighting manufacturer with a full portfolio of LED luminaires, controls and lighting management for office, education, industry and outdoor. Direct competitor in DACH markets with comparable specification-led sales model.
• Glamox: Norwegian-based professional lighting group providing LED solutions for offices, education, healthcare, marine and industrial markets. Comparable across commercial building segments with strong European and global distribution.
• Fagerhult Group: Publicly listed Swedish professional lighting group (Fagerhult, iGuzzini, Thorn, Whitecroft) operating premium and specification-grade lighting solutions for offices, education, healthcare, retail and outdoor. Directly comparable in target segments, distribution model and design-led positioning.
• Hubbell Lighting: US-based commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer offering LED luminaires, controls and connected systems. Competes with Zumtobel in architectural, industrial and outdoor lighting with strong distribution and specification relationships.
• iGuzzini (Fagerhult Group): Italian architectural lighting brand within Fagerhult Group, known for premium design and museum/retail/urban lighting. Directly comparable to Zumtobel in art-and-culture, retail presentation and high-end architectural specifications.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Largest global professional lighting company, offering LED luminaires, lighting controls and connected lighting systems (Interact) for the same office, retail, industry, art-and-culture and outdoor applications. Directly comparable as a full-spectrum competitor with greater scale.
• ams OSRAM: Major LED components and professional lighting solutions provider with broad coverage of automotive, architectural and industrial lighting. Competes with Zumtobel in LED luminaires, drivers and intelligent lighting management across European and global markets.
• Acuity Brands: Leading North American lighting and building solutions company (Lithonia, Juno, Mark Architectural Lighting, Distech) serving commercial, industrial and architectural applications. Comparable in vertical coverage, lighting controls and integrated building solutions.
• Schréder: Belgian-led outdoor lighting specialist serving municipalities, infrastructure, sports venues and urban environments globally. Comparable in the outdoor and architectural lighting segment with strong EMEA presence.
• ERCO: German architectural lighting specialist focused on specification-grade LED luminaires for museums, galleries, retail, offices and outdoor architecture. Closely comparable in design-led, premium positioning and project-driven specification sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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