Lucy Zodion

What Lucy Zodion does

Lucy Zodion Limited is a British electrical manufacturer, founded in 1957 and operating as a subsidiary of Lucy Group Ltd, specialising in street lighting control hardware and smart city management platforms. The company designs and manufactures photocells (HAWK3, PrecizionHALO), feeder pillars (including EVIS variants for EV charging), isolators and cut-outs (including the G81-approved SLF range), switchgear, and in-ground power distribution units, along with two Central Management System platforms: Vizion CMS, a cloud-based wireless street lighting control system using WiMAC and DALI, and Ki. Gen 3, a TALQ-certified IoT ecosystem supporting LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Per company claims, its technology is deployed in approximately 90% of the UK's streetlights.

The company serves UK local authorities and councils (Cornwall, Bolton, Stockport, Bradford, Calderdale, Nottinghamshire, Lancashire, Onchan), UK Distribution Network Operators (notably Western Power Distribution under the G81 framework), and utilities such as Manx Utilities for EV charging infrastructure. It also operates in the Isle of Man. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, recurring subscription/SaaS revenue from the Ki. and Vizion CMS platforms, and professional services including training, device commissioning, platform configuration, system integration, and managed services. GTM is sales-led and direct, supported by channel partners such as Thorne & Derrick and contractor networks, with specifications embedded in public procurement frameworks.

Operationally, the company runs from a manufacturing facility in Sowerby Bridge (West Yorkshire) with on-site solar generation, while the registered office is in Oxford. The 2022 majority acquisition of Flashnet S.A. extended smart city platform capabilities and provided international footprint. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, BS 7654, BS EN 60947-3, BS 7671, and BS EN 61439 product certifications, and maintains interoperability credentials through Zhaga Consortium, TALQ Consortium, and the Philips Signify SR Certified Partner Program.

Name

Lucy Zodion

Legal name

Lucy Zodion Limited

Website

https://lucyzodion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lucy Zodion is a British electrical manufacturer (est. 1957) and subsidiary of Lucy Group Ltd that designs street lighting control hardware, photocells, feeder pillars, and IoT-based Central Management System platforms (Ki. and Vizion) for UK local authorities, Distribution Network Operators, and utilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Street Lighting Equipment and Smart City Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), 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 industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Street lighting equipment
• Smart city platforms
• Power distribution hardware
• Lighting control systems
• Electrical safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Sowerby Bridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

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. Hardware Sales: Manufacture and sale of street lighting control products including photocells, feeder pillars, isolators, cut-outs, switchgear, and smart city hardware nodes/collectors. Products sold directly to local authorities, DNOs, and contractors through procurement frameworks.
2. Professional Services: Training, device commissioning, platform configuration, system integration, consultancy, and managed services. End-to-end service from design and custom wiring through to manufacture and delivery.
3. Smart City Platform (Ki.): Cloud-based IoT platform for street lighting and smart city management providing CMS capabilities, remote scheduling, energy monitoring, and asset management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lucy Zodion designs, manufactures, and supplies street lighting control hardware, power distribution equipment, and electrical safety products (photocells, feeder pillars, cut-outs, isolators, switchgear, EV charging feeder pillars), alongside two proprietary cloud-based smart city management platforms—Ki. Gen 3 and Vizion CMS—for remote monitoring and control of street lighting and smart city infrastructure. Its products and platforms are sold primarily to UK local authorities, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), utilities, and installation contractors through procurement frameworks and DNO specifications.

Product overview

Lucy Zodion is a British electrical manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of smart city and street lighting solutions. The product range centers on two CMS platforms: Ki. Gen 3 (next-generation IoT ecosystem with LoRaWAN/NB-IoT support) and Vizion CMS (established wireless street lighting control). Core hardware products include photocells (HAWK3 digital switching photocell, PrecizionHALO Zhaga-compliant photocell), power distribution solutions (Feeder Pillars, Pre-Wired Pillars, EVIS Feeder Pillars, In-Ground Power Distribution Units), and electrical safety products (SLF Cut Outs, LST Fuses, Isolators, Trojan Festive Units, Switchgear). The offering is complemented by professional services including Training, Consultancy, Managed Services, Device Commissioning, Platform Configuration, and System Integration. Products comply with standards including BS 7654, Zhaga Book 18, and TALQ specification, with integrations to asset managers (Symology), energy billing systems (Elexon), and compatibility with Philips SR ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ki. Gen 3 Smart City Platform A secure, scalable IoT ecosystem for smart city management with enhanced hardware compatibility, versatile communication protocols (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT), upgraded reporting, and improved user interface. Supports street lighting control, CMS scheduling, gully monitoring, public waste bin monitoring, and environmental sensing. Targeted at UK local authorities and smart city programmes.
• Vizion CMS (Central Management System) Cloud-based Central Management System using WiMAC and DALI wireless technology to monitor and control street lighting remotely. Provides fault reporting, energy monitoring, and asset management. Targeted at UK local authorities managing large street lighting estates.
• HAWK3 Digital Switching Photocell Next-generation digital switching photocell with refined digital switching, tighter tolerances, ultra-low power consumption (as low as 0.1W), sustainable recyclable components, clip-on frosted cone for easier disassembly, and compatibility with both 3-pin and 5/7-pin NEMA sockets. Designed for street lighting control applications by local authorities and contractors.
• PrecizionHALO Photocell Zhaga Book 18 approved photocell optimized for LED low power drivers. Works with Xitanium SR driver, features 4-pin connector enabling 24V DC power supply and Logic Signal Input. IoT-ready with smart communication and sensing capabilities. Targeted at LED street lighting installations.
• SLF Cut Out 25 amp street lighting cut-outs approved by all DNOs throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Compliant with BS 7654 standard, featuring IP22 rating, single pole isolation, and electroplated brass terminals. Targeted at DNOs and contractors for street lighting power connections.
• LST Fuses BS 7654 compliant fuse links ranging from 2-25 Amp for Titan and SLF cut-outs, providing overcurrent protection for street lighting circuits. Targeted at DNOs and electrical contractors.
• Feeder Pillars Power distribution enclosures with IP65 rating as standard, available with hot dipped galvanisation and custom paint finishes for highways and urban infrastructure applications. BS7671 and BSEN 61439 compliant.
• Pre-Wired Pillars (PWP) Factory-built and tested power distribution pillars with BS7671 and BSEN 61439 compliance, featuring cat flaps for external power access in public spaces. Targeted at local authorities for street lighting and urban infrastructure projects.
• EVIS Feeder Pillar Modular, scalable feeder pillar designed for EV charging infrastructure with anti-condensation heaters, PEN fault detection, and pre-wired configurations for reduced installation time. Targeted at utilities and local authorities deploying public EV charging.
• In-Ground Power Distribution Units Retractable in-ground power distribution units with IP67 sealed components, available in 16A/32A configurations. Suitable for urban regeneration and event spaces. Targeted at local authorities and urban regeneration projects.
• Trojan Festive Unit Mini distribution board based on the Trojan Maxi isolator for festive lighting control, accepting up to 4 DIN modules including isolators, fuse carriers, MCBs, and time clocks. Targeted at local authorities managing seasonal lighting installations.
• Isolators & Cut Outs Range Range of fused products for street lighting safety including isolators (BS EN 60947-3 compliant) and cut-outs (BS 7654 compliant) for electrical protection and isolation. Targeted at DNOs and electrical contractors.
• Switchgear Electrical switchgear products for power distribution and control in street lighting and highways applications. Targeted at local authorities, DNOs, and electrical contractors.
• Training Services Training services covering platform navigation, device commissioning, platform configuration, and system health checks for Ki. and Vizion CMS deployments. Targeted at local authorities, contractor teams, and integrator partners.
• Consultancy Services Expert advice and guidance on installation, commissioning, and scheme management for street lighting and smart city projects. Targeted at local authorities and partners planning large-scale deployments.
• Managed Services Ongoing ecosystem management and support provided as customer assets and data volumes increase over time. Targeted at local authorities running long-term CMS and smart city deployments.
• Device Commissioning Integration and commissioning services for nodes and sensors to ensure successful system deployment. Targeted at local authorities and contractors rolling out Ki. or Vizion CMS installations.
• Platform Configuration Configuration services to set up Ki. and Vizion platforms for optimal control of intelligent street lighting or smart city data. Targeted at local authorities and large-scale operators.
• System Integration Integration of Ki. and Vizion CMS schemes into existing platforms or asset databases such as Symology. Targeted at local authorities and operators with legacy asset management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost savings of £26 million over 10 years for Cornwall Council
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flashnet S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2022Lucy Group acquired majority shareholding in Flashnet S.A., a specialist in smart lighting and smart city control systems. The combination enables Lucy Zodion to build upon established smart city capabilities, expand the Ki. smart city platform, and deliver new innovations with greater geographic coverage.
• Thorne & DerrickcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorking in partnership for major street-lighting projects including Nottinghamshire County Council project for 27 feeder pillars. Thorne & Derrick serve as specialist distributors for infrastructure products.
• Manx UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Manx Utilities on Isle of Man EV charging infrastructure. Installed 133 public EV charge points across 49 locations supporting over 1,377 battery electric vehicles and delivering 369,807 kWh of clean energy.
• EcologiminorOthersJoined Ecologi programme, the UK's leading climate platform, to support verified climate and reforestation projects. Contributions linked to order value with optional matched tree funding on future projects.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kingfisher Lighting: UK specialist distributor/manufacturer of street and amenity lighting solutions sold to local authorities and contractors, a comparable channel-led competitor in the UK street-lighting supply chain.
• DW Windsor: UK heritage outdoor lighting manufacturer focused on street and amenity luminaires, directly comparable in geography, customer base (UK councils/highways), and product category.
• CU Phosco: Long-established UK manufacturer of street lighting columns and luminaires for highways and urban infrastructure, directly overlapping Lucy Zodion in the UK street-lighting supply chain, though focused more on columns/fixtures than control electronics.
• Telensa: UK-headquartered smart street lighting and smart-city IoT provider, with its PLANet CMS, directly competing with Lucy Zodion's Ki. and Vizion platforms in the wireless street-lighting control category.
• Schréder: European outdoor and street lighting manufacturer with smart-city control platforms (Shuffle, EXEDRA), competing in the same outdoor lighting and connected infrastructure space as Lucy Zodion.

Emerging players

• Honeywell: Global industrial conglomerate with a smart cities and building-automation portfolio (including CityIQ and streetlight-control use cases), an emerging/expanding player in the smart-infrastructure segment rather than a UK street-lighting specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting major with Interact City smart-streetlighting portfolio and Philips SR partner ecosystem; a much larger incumbent with overlapping photocells, luminaires, and city-scale CMS offerings.
• Itron: Global IoT vendor with smart streetlight and smart-city solutions alongside its metering business, operating at much larger scale and competing in adjacent segments of Lucy Zodion's smart-city portfolio.
• GE Current: General Electric's commercial and industrial lighting arm with a Daintree-style controls offering, serving similar industrial/commercial indoor and outdoor applications at greater scale than Lucy Zodion.
• Acuity Brands: US-based lighting and building solutions conglomerate including Distech Controls and Holophane outdoor lighting, a broad incumbent with comparable outdoor and smart-control categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lucyzodion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zodion-limited

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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