ETAP Lighting International NV

What ETAP Lighting International NV does

ETAP Lighting International NV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of professional LED lighting systems headquartered in Malle, Belgium, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. Founded in 1949 as Electro-Technische APparaten, the company designs, produces 100% locally, and distributes general lighting (recessed, surface-mounted, suspended, downlights, spots, architectural and industrial light lines, high-bay and ATEX luminaires), emergency lighting (escape lighting, illuminated safety signs, central battery systems, and management platforms), and lighting control systems (Excellum2, ELS, EMD, ESM, EasyDim Hybrid with Signify MasterConnect integration).

The company serves five primary vertical segments — Healthcare, Education, Offices, Industry, and Indoor Sports — through a direct enterprise sales model with local advisory, lighting-plan design, and total cost of ownership analysis. Revenue is generated through one-time luminaire and control-system sales, professional services (refurbishment, tailor-made solutions), and since 2018 a managed-service model called Circular Light as a Service (C-LaaS), under which customers pay a fixed annual fee for design, financing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and end-of-life circular refurbishment of lighting assets.

ETAP invests approximately 7% of annual turnover in R&D and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ATEX, IECEx, and RoHS III certifications, with SBTi-registered carbon targets. The company's differentiators are its circular design philosophy (endless product lifespan, effortless maintenance, wasteless materials), Belgian local manufacturing, ATEX certification for hazardous environments, and the C-LaaS recurring-revenue model that locks customers into multi-year service contracts while preserving the existing infrastructure through refurbishment modules.

Name

ETAP Lighting International NV

Legal name

ETAP Lighting International NV

Website

https://etaplighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ETAP Lighting International NV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of professional LED general lighting, emergency lighting, and control systems, serving Healthcare, Education, Offices, Industry, and Indoor Sports customers across Europe via direct sales and a Circular Light as a Service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• LED lighting solutions
• Emergency lighting systems
• Lighting control systems
• Commercial lighting products
• Architectural light lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Lighting Product Sales: Sale of LED luminaires including recessed, surface-mounted, suspended, wall-mounted, downlights, spots, sports hall luminaires, architectural and industrial light line systems, high bay luminaires, and ATEX-rated luminaires
2. Emergency Lighting Products: Sale of emergency escape lighting, illuminated safety signs, renovation modules, and emergency lighting systems including ESM and central battery systems
3. Control Systems and Services: Sale and installation of room-based and building-based lighting control systems, with ongoing maintenance services
4. Circular Light as a Service (C-LaaS): Full-service lighting solution with fixed annual fee covering design, financing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. ETAP guarantees light performance, energy efficiency, and legal compliance throughout contract term. Luminaires are given second lease of life at end of contract.
5. Refurbishment Solutions: Sustainable renovation of existing lighting installations by replacing light source and optics while maintaining existing housing. Can be performed in situ or at ETAP facility.
6. Tailor-Made/Custom Solutions: Custom-designed lighting solutions tailored to specific customer needs, including special colours, sizes, and integration requirements

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ETAP Lighting International NV designs, manufactures, and sells LED-based functional lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and sports facilities across Europe. The product portfolio spans general lighting luminaires, ATEX-certified explosion-proof luminaires, emergency escape lighting and illuminated safety signs, intelligent lighting control systems (Excellum2, ELS, EMD, EasyDim Hybrid), circular refurbishment modules (CircuLens), and the Circular Light as a Service (C-LaaS) managed-service subscription, all 100% manufactured at the company's Malle, Belgium headquarters.

Product overview

ETAP Lighting International NV offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional lighting solutions organized across three main pillars: General Lighting (recessed, surface-mounted, suspended, wall, and spot luminaires plus architectural and industrial light line systems), Emergency Lighting (escape lighting, illuminated signage, portable lights, and renovation modules), and Systems & Services (Excellum2, ELS, EMD, ESM, EBS control systems, EasyDim Hybrid with MasterConnect integration, room and building-based controls, refurbishment modules, and Circular Light as a Service). The K6 and K4 are flagship emergency lighting products launched in 2025, while the R9 represents general lighting excellence. Key differentiators include 100% LED-based products, circular design principles (endless lifespan, effortless maintenance, wasteless materials), and local Belgian manufacturing. The company serves five vertical segments: Healthcare, Industry, Offices, Education, and Indoor Sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-LaaS (Circular Light as a Service): Lighting-as-a-Service solution offering total lighting and emergency lighting solutions for a fixed annual fee, with guaranteed performance, design, financing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• CircuLens
• K4
• K6
• R9
• Ley
• U2 Series
• E8

Products and services

• Recessed Luminaires LED recessed luminaires installed flush with ceilings, providing general indoor lighting for offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and industrial settings.
• Surface Mounted & Suspended Luminaires Surface-mounted and suspended LED luminaires for ceiling installation where recessed mounting is not suitable, offering versatile positioning for offices, healthcare, education, and industry.
• Wall Luminaires Wall-mounted LED luminaires providing directional or ambient lighting for various interior applications including corridors, stairwells, and feature walls.
• Downlights Recessed downlight LED luminaires providing concentrated overhead lighting, including the Tiar linear downlight series with new colour combinations and a 9-LED extended version introduced in 2022.
• Spots LED spot luminaires for directional accent and task lighting in retail, hospitality, office, and commercial spaces.
• Sports Hall Luminaires Robust, impact-resistant LED luminaires (E7 series) designed for sports hall environments with high mounting heights, providing high illumination levels for athletes and spectators.
• Architectural Light Line Systems Modular architectural light line systems including the LEY series, available in recessed and surface-mounted versions, for seamless integration into modern architectural office and commercial designs.
• Industrial Light Line Systems Linear LED lighting systems designed for industrial applications requiring high brightness, durability, and long service life in factories and warehouses.
• High Bay Luminaires (E8) High-bay LED luminaires including the E8 series with a unique triangular housing that prevents dust and dirt accumulation, designed for spaces with high ceilings.
• High Protection Factor Luminaires LED luminaires with high ingress protection ratings for demanding environments requiring resistance to dust and moisture.
• ATEX Explosion-Proof Luminaires ATEX and IECEx-certified explosion-proof LED luminaires designed for use in hazardous areas where flammable gases or dusts may be present.
• K6 Emergency Lighting ETAP's flagship emergency escape and anti-panic lighting luminaire (K6) launched in November 2025, combining advanced technology, refined design and sustainability, and integrating seamlessly into architectural spaces.
• K4 Emergency Lighting Spot Compact emergency lighting spot (K4) launched in May 2025, combining excellent photometric performance, easy installation, and circular design with carefully engineered components and durable materials.
• KL1 Illuminated Safety Sign Robust, dust-free and splash-proof emergency signage luminaire (KL1) with long 40-meter recognition distance for safety compliance.
• Emergency Lighting Renovation Modules Retrofit LED modules allowing conversion of existing emergency lighting installations to modern LED technology without full luminaire replacement.
• Portable Emergency Light Portable emergency lighting solutions for temporary or mobile lighting needs.
• Emergency Lighting Management Systems (ESM, EBS, AST) Central emergency lighting management systems including ESM for monitoring/testing/maintaining emergency lighting installations across buildings, EBS central battery systems, and AST automatic self-test systems.
• R9 General Lighting Range General lighting luminaire range (R9) characterized as timeless by design and efficient by nature, representing ETAP's commitment to sustainable, ergonomic lighting.
• Refurbishment Modules (CircuLens) Circular refurbishment solution replacing light source and optics while keeping existing housing, ceiling, and electrical connection intact for minimal-disruption LED upgrades, including CircuLens optics for renovation.
• Excellum2 Light Management System Fully computer-driven light control system for one or more buildings, providing intelligent management of general lighting installations with optimized energy usage.
• ELS Daylight-Dependent Light Control Daylight-dependent lighting control system that automatically adjusts artificial light levels based on available natural daylight for optimal energy usage.
• EMD Motion Detection Control Occupancy-based lighting control using motion detection sensors to activate or dim lights based on room usage.
• EasyDim Hybrid Lighting Control Hybrid wired/wireless lighting control system integrating with Signify Philips MasterConnect ecosystem, available with EasyDim2 user control and commissioning apps for iOS and Android.
• Circular Light as a Service (C-LaaS) Light-as-a-Service subscription providing complete lighting solutions including design, financing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance for a fixed annual fee, with guaranteed performance, energy efficiency, legal compliance, and circular take-back at end of contract.
• ETAP Services Comprehensive services including detailed lighting plans, financial analysis of total cost of ownership, installation, commissioning, testing, and ongoing maintenance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers can reduce their CO2 emissions for lighting by as much as 55 to 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered commercial and architectural lighting manufacturer with comparable product portfolio spanning indoor luminaires, emergency lighting, and lighting management systems. Both serve European enterprise customers across offices, education, healthcare, and industry with integrated lighting solutions.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish lighting group with a portfolio of indoor professional lighting brands serving offices, education, healthcare, retail, and industrial applications. Comparable in offering premium indoor commercial lighting solutions with strong European market presence and similar customer verticals.
• TRILUX: German family-owned lighting manufacturer focused on professional indoor lighting for offices, industry, education, retail, and outdoor applications. Comparable in family-ownership structure, European geographic focus, and full-service commercial lighting portfolio.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss commercial lighting manufacturer producing interior luminaires, emergency lighting, and lighting control systems for offices, education, healthcare, and public spaces. Comparable in mid-size European specialty lighting profile with strong presence in DACH region.
• Siteco (part of Zumtobel Group): German indoor and outdoor professional lighting brand owned by Zumtobel Group. Direct overlap with ETAP in commercial indoor lighting and street/area lighting, serving similar enterprise and municipal customers across Europe.
• BEGA: German premium lighting manufacturer specializing in architectural indoor and outdoor luminaires for commercial and public applications. Comparable in high-quality European manufacturing, focus on durable architectural and outdoor lighting solutions, and similar customer profile.
• RZB Lighting: German manufacturer of indoor and outdoor luminaires for commercial, industrial, and public sector applications. Comparable mid-size European specialty lighting player with overlap in general lighting, emergency lighting, and outdoor/area lighting product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) offering the broadest portfolio of LED luminaires, lighting controls, and connected lighting systems. Direct overlap with ETAP's general and emergency lighting lines, plus ETAP's EasyDim Hybrid integrates with Signify's MasterConnect ecosystem.
• iGuzzini (part of Signify): Italian architectural lighting brand owned by Signify, focused on premium indoor and outdoor lighting for architecture, museums, retail, and urban spaces. Comparable in European specialty lighting heritage and architectural product overlap, though positioned more upscale than ETAP.

Regional players

• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in high-end designer luminaires for commercial and residential applications. Comparable as a Belgian specialty lighting peer with architectural lighting expertise, though more design-focused than ETAP's functional lighting emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@etaplightinginternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/etap
• Instagraminstagram.com/etap_lighting_international

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 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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