Societe Francaise Construction Materiel Electrique Comatelec

What Societe Francaise Construction Materiel Electrique Comatelec does

Comatelec Schréder is the French operating subsidiary of Schröder SA, a privately held Belgian group headquartered in Brussels that has specialized in outdoor lighting since its 1951 founding. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers smart LED lighting solutions across urban streets, roads, tunnels, sports venues, industrial facilities, and transport infrastructure for municipal governments, infrastructure operators, and large enterprises across more than 60 countries, with a 60-year heritage in sports lighting dating to the 1962 Estádio das Antas installation in Portugal.

The product portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture: physical lighting products (luminaires such as ZELA, RIVARA, ALBANY LED, AMPERA, OMNIBLAST, OMNISTAR KIT, and solar solutions ALTARA and PROTOS) connect to the Schröder EXEDRA telemanagement platform — an open, interoperable cloud system supporting NEMA and Zhaga-D4i standards, with AI-powered optimization via EXEDRA Genius and edge-AI urban sensing via the EdgeMachines-acquired SENSE ONE sensor. Proprietary photometric technologies (LensoFlex, BlastFlex) and certified compliance (FIFA Quality Pro, ISO 27001, DarkSky Approved, EcoVadis Gold) form the technical moat. The Smart City platform tier extends beyond lighting into urban intelligence for traffic, parking, air quality, and pedestrian flow analytics.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of LED luminaires and poles, recurring subscription and telemanagement services via EXEDRA, professional services through Schröder STUDIO for bespoke lighting design, and sensor/control system sales. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to municipalities and large operators with a global channel-partner network of certified installers and distributors, complemented by digital marketing, technical documentation, and presence at industry events such as Smart City Expo World Congress. Customer wins in 2025–2026 include Le Mans, Bordeaux, Valencia, Cape Town, and major stadium projects, with active M&A (NLS Lighting for North America, Photinus for solar, EdgeMachines for edge AI) signaling continued investment in platform expansion.

Name

Societe Francaise Construction Materiel Electrique Comatelec

Legal name

Schréder SA

Website

https://fr.schreder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Comatelec Schréder is the French subsidiary of Belgian Schröder Group, providing smart outdoor and sports LED lighting with AI-powered telemanagement via the EXEDRA platform for municipalities, transport infrastructure, sports venues, and industrial customers across more than 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor LED Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Outdoor LED lighting
• Smart city lighting
• Sports floodlighting
• Tunnel illumination
• Urban street luminaires

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-florent-sur-cher

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of LED luminaires, poles, brackets, and lighting fixtures for urban, road, tunnel, sports, and industrial applications. Revenue from equipment sales to municipalities, contractors, and infrastructure operators.
2. Smart City and Telemanagement Solutions: Schréder EXEDRA platform and related software solutions for remote lighting management, data analytics, and city services integration.
3. Professional Services: Lighting design services, installation and commissioning, and custom solution development through Schréder STUDIO.
4. Control Systems and Sensors: Sale of control systems, sensors (SENSE ONE), and associated hardware for smart lighting and IoT applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Comatelec Schr\u00e9der designs, manufactures, and sells LED outdoor lighting luminaires and poles for urban streets, roads, tunnels, sports venues, industrial sites, and architectural applications. The offering combines hardware with the proprietary Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA telemanagement platform and EXEDRA Genius AI service, the SHUFFLE smart multi-service column, and the SENSE ONE urban detection sensor for smart city deployments.

Product overview

Comatelec Schréder (Schréder France) is the French subsidiary of the Schréder Group, a global leader in smart outdoor and sports LED lighting solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three pillars: (1) Physical lighting products including luminaires for urban streets (ZELA, RIVARA, ALBANY LED, AMPERA, INOA LED, ALURA LED, CITEA, NEOS GEN2, FRIZA GEN2), decorative bollards and poles (CITRINE, PREVIA), solar lighting (ALTARA, PROTOS), sports and industrial floodlights (OMNIBLAST, OMNISTAR KIT), and architectural linear fixtures (ILUM MARK, IRIDIA, KORUZ); (2) Smart city platforms including Schréder EXEDRA (AI-powered remote management), SHUFFLE (multi-service smart columns), and SENSE ONE (EdgeMachines-powered urban detection sensor); and (3) Services including custom design (Schréder STUDIO), premium solutions (Schréder SIGNATURE), smart city innovation (Schréder Hyperion), and sustainability certifications (Circle Light Label, Smart Label). The portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture where the EXEDRA platform serves as the central management system for connected lighting and urban data, with various luminaires and smart city add-ons integrating into this ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schréder EXEDRA: Smart city telemanagement platform for connected lighting control
• Schréder EXEDRA Genius
• Schréder STUDIO
• Schréder SIGNATURE
• Schréder Hyperion
• SHUFFLE

Products and services

• OMNIBLAST High-power LED projector for indoor and outdoor sports facilities, certified FIFA Quality Pro, designed for UHD/4K broadcasting with flicker-free technology for slow-motion replays.
• OMNISTAR KIT Fully assembled powerful lighting solution for industrial and large area applications including warehouses, tunnels, sports complexes, airports, and parking; available in STD, PRO (vibration-resistant), and ECO versions.
• ZELA Elegant urban luminaire with superior visual comfort for attractive cities, designed by Michel Tortel with indirect lighting and low glare.
• RIVARA GEN2 Urban lighting solution combining sleek design, cutting-edge LED technology, and low energy consumption with a minimalist elegant silhouette for contemporary urban environments.
• RIVARETO Elegant LED bollard lighting product for urban architectural applications.
• ALBANY LED Classic Victorian-inspired street luminaire combining heritage styling with smart city LED technology, featuring LensoFlex and HiFlex photometric engines and Zhaga-D4i / NEMA connectivity.
• AMPERA Most efficient and economical LED street lighting solution with rapid ROI, featuring two connectivity options (NEMA or Zhaga), designed for roads, highways, bridges, and wide spaces; ThermiX concept for hot climates; DarkSky Approved when equipped with 3000K LEDs or less.
• INOA LED Elegant and efficient urban luminaire offering sophisticated design and multiple photometric distributions for parks, plazas, urban and residential areas.
• CITRINE Robust and efficient decorative bollard for visual guidance and ambiance creation in outdoor spaces, available in 3 sizes (Micro, Mini, Midi) and a wall version for pedestrian areas, parks, trails, and cycle paths.
• ALURA LED Efficient and atmospheric public lighting luminaire with timeless elegant design by Michel Tortel, high-quality finish, and recyclable materials for sustainable cities.
• SHUFFLE Smart multi-service column integrating lighting, connectivity, sensing, and smart city services with a modular concept allowing customization for cities, stadiums, industries, roads, and tunnels.
• Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA Smart city street lighting management system \u2013 an open, interoperable remote monitoring and control platform for connected urban lighting infrastructure with AI-powered optimization, ISO 27001-certified cloud management system.
• Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA Genius AI-powered expert support and proactive monitoring service for Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA platform installations, transforming smart lighting data into measurable operational performance and energy savings.
• ALTARA Solar-powered urban street lighting solution enabling sustainable off-grid illumination for decarbonized spaces.
• CIRCLE LED BASE LED retrofit kit for existing luminaires, enabling upgrade to LED technology without full replacement, providing an economical path to energy savings.
• TFLEX GEN2 COMBI / MODULE Tunnel lighting solutions combining general and counter-flow lighting in a single unit (COMBI) or modular format (MODULE), designed for optimal visibility and safety in tunnel environments; integrates with Phoenix Contact control systems.
• IZYLUM NEO Road LED lighting evolution with enhanced performance for road and highway applications, delivering improved visibility and energy efficiency.
• FLEXIA Customizable urban decorative lighting platform with modular design for tailored aesthetic solutions matching specific urban environments.
• CITEA Timeless urban lighting luminaire combining classic aesthetics with modern LED efficiency for enduring city illumination.
• PROTOS Versatile solar-powered public lighting solution offering sustainable off-grid operation for diverse outdoor applications.
• PREVIA Elegant solar-powered bollard combining sophisticated design with sustainable off-grid illumination technology.
• IRIDIA Linear LED architectural luminaire for accent and facade lighting applications, delivering precision illumination for architectural elements.
• MILANEO Contemporary urban lantern bringing together classic lantern aesthetics with modern LED technology for distinctive city ambiance.
• FRIZA GEN2 Durable urban luminaire designed for lasting performance in demanding city environments while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
• KORUZ Linear LED luminaire for architectural accent lighting, signage, and wayfinding applications with versatile mounting options.
• ILUM MARK Versatile linear LED luminaire range for embedded architectural lighting, markers, signs, and accent lighting, available in white or RGB dynamic colors with 500mm or 1000mm sizes and DMX512 control.
• Schr\u00e9der STUDIO Custom lighting design service for bespoke lighting solutions, creating exceptional custom luminaires for signature architectural projects through Schr\u00e9der's in-house design bureau.
• Schr\u00e9der Hyperion Innovation hub for smart city solutions, driving development of advanced urban intelligence and connected lighting technologies.
• Circle Light Label Sustainability certification helping customers adopt circular economy principles through product lifecycle and environmental impact transparency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% energy consumption reduction in Valencia smart lighting project
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EdgeMachinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Australian company specializing in low-power urban detection and embedded AI. Acquired by Schréder to accelerate smart city services development. EdgeMachines' technology (SENSE ONE sensor) processes information at the network edge, converting raw data into operational indicators locally. Partnership already deployed in Logan (Australia) and Oeiras (Portugal) with real-time urban data on traffic, parking, and air quality.
• NLS LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Acquisition announced to expand Schréder's presence and capabilities in the North American lighting market.
• PhotinuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Schréder acquired remaining 51% share to become sole owner. Photinus becomes Schréder's dedicated solar lighting competence center. Collaboration combines renewable energy with advanced telemanagement systems for worldwide deployment of intelligent solar lighting solutions.
• Elios Innovativ ZrtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHungarian contractor responsible for installing OMNIBLAST LED lighting at Stade Hidegkúti Nándor in Budapest.
• Element Consulting EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy firm for Battery Park V&A Waterfront project in Cape Town.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting manufacturer with strong European presence in outdoor, architectural, and sports LED lighting; overlaps directly with Schr\u00e9der in road, tunnel, and sports-venue luminaires and offers its own connected-lighting control system.
• Signify: Global leader in LED lighting (formerly Philips Lighting) with Interact IoT platform for connected street and city lighting; directly competes with Schr\u00e9der in municipal smart-lighting tenders worldwide and offers a comparable luminaire-plus-telemanagement portfolio.
• Acuity Brands: US-listed lighting and building solutions provider (Holophane, Lithonia, AEL) with a DTL and Atrius IoT platform for outdoor smart-city and road lighting; a comparable full-stack competitor targeting municipal customers.
• Hubbell Lighting: US-based manufacturer of outdoor area, roadway, and sports LED lighting with utility-grade and municipal customers; directly comparable to Schr\u00e9der's AMPERA, IZYLUM, and OMNIBLAST lines in road and sports applications.
• GE Current, a Daintree company: North American provider of LED luminaires and the Daintree controls platform for commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting; competes with Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA in connected street and area lighting, particularly in the US market that NLS Lighting now targets.
• Citelum (EDF subsidiary): EDF-owned smart-city lighting services provider managing public lighting as a service contracts across Europe and the Americas; competes with Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA on the same municipal RFPs and increasingly bundles telemanagement with energy services.

Emerging players

• Telensa: UK-based smart streetlight and urban IoT specialist whose PLANet and Telecell platforms power connected city lighting for hundreds of municipalities; a more focused competitor to Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA in telemanagement software than in luminaires.
• SmartNodes / Flashnet (inteliLIGHT): Romanian smart-streetlight controls vendor (inteliLIGHT) widely deployed in emerging markets; competes with Schr\u00e9der EXEDRA at the telemanagement layer in municipal tenders outside Western Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: French-listed electrical and digital building infrastructure group whose lighting segment (Legrand US Metalux, etc.) competes in commercial and outdoor luminaires; relevant comparable because of overlapping European electrical contractor channels and smart-building ambitions.
• ams OSRAM: Global semiconductor and LED lighting conglomerate supplying LED components, drivers, and complete luminaires for outdoor and horticultural applications; an incumbent supplying both competing fixtures and the underlying optoelectronic components used across the lighting industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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