What Lithoss does

Lithoss (legal entity: Lithoss nv/sa) is a privately-held Belgian manufacturer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pittem, Belgium. The company designs and produces high-end architectural electrical hardware — switches (including the Cockpit line), dimmers, void sockets, ARPI floorsockets, luminaires (including Nightguide), USB chargers, sensors, and thermostats — all manufactured in Belgium using precision processes (lasercutting, milling, brushing, powder coating, engraving). Lithoss emphasizes craftsmanship, citing over 20 years of manufacturing experience, and its products integrate with major home and building automation protocols including KNX, Casambi, QBUS, and DALI. A proprietary DALI Integrated technology featuring a Hex Rotary Switch with Broadcast/Group Mode enables installer-friendly configuration without specialized programming tools. The ARPI sub-brand, established more than 30 years ago, supplies robust, watertight (IP64/IP66) underfloor power and data connections.

Lithoss serves four primary customer segments: residential private homes, commercial shops and businesses, the tertiary sector (offices, restaurants, public buildings requiring advanced automation), and architecture/interior design professionals seeking bespoke specifications. The go-to-market combines a product-led self-serve motion — through an online configurator (configurator.lithoss.com) that allows customization of finishes, engraving, and component selection — with direct, project-based enterprise sales for large installations such as building renovations with full KNX integration. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with quote-based pricing on customized solutions; no subscription or recurring component is indicated. Distribution is regional, focused on Europe.

The company maintains an active digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and X, and collaborates closely with sister company TAL for combined switches and lighting offerings. Named reference customers include Restaurant Njord (hospitality) in Zeebrugge and the Palazzo Carpi renovation (architecture/commercial) in Italy, both serving primarily as showcase projects rather than disclosed volume anchors. Ownership structure is not publicly disclosed; there is no indication of institutional venture or private equity backing.

Name

Lithoss

Legal name

Lithoss nv/sa

Website

https://lithoss.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lithoss is a Belgian manufacturer of high-end design switches, dimmers, void sockets, ARPI floorsockets, and luminaires, serving residential, commercial, and tertiary-sector customers across Europe with KNX/Casambi/QBUS-compatible building automation products and a product configurator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Electrical Hardware

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Architectural switches
• Design sockets
• Home automation controls
• Floorsocket systems
• Lighting dimmers

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Lithoss generates revenue through the sale of physical products including switches, dimmers, void sockets, ARPI floorsockets, and luminaires. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component mentioned. The company also offers customization services and bespoke solutions for project-specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lithoss designs and manufactures handcrafted, high-end architectural switches, dimmers, void sockets, ARPI underfloor floorsockets, and luminaires in Belgium. Products are customizable through printing and engraving and integrate with KNX, Casambi, and QBUS home and building automation systems, including DALI installations configured via a proprietary Hex Rotary Switch.

Product overview

Lithoss is a Belgian manufacturer of high-end design switches, sockets, and lighting controls. The product portfolio comprises six core product lines: Switches (including Cockpit series), Dimmers, Void Sockets, Luminaires (including Nightguide), and ARPI Floorsockets, complemented by a Customization service for bespoke solutions. All products are manufactured in Belgium with over 20 years of experience and support integration with home automation systems including KNX, Casambi, and QBUS. The DALI Integrated technology provides switching and dimming capabilities with easy configuration via Hex Rotary Switch in Broadcast or Group modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARPI: Floor sockets brand supplying underfloor power and data solutions for over 30 years. Provides connectors for power sockets, data (RJ45), Radio-TV, Speakers, and USB.

Quantifiable outcome

• ARPI floorsockets proven robust and watertight for over 30 years

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithoss works in close collaboration with sister company TAL, creating a perfect synergy between switches and lighting solutions. This strategic relationship enables combined product offerings for customers seeking integrated electrical and lighting solutions.
• KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationLithoss products are compatible with KNX home and building automation systems, ensuring seamless integration for lighting, shading, climate, and energy monitoring control. Featured in projects like Palazzo Carpi.
• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationLithoss switches and dimmers offer compatibility with Casambi smart lighting control systems, enabling seamless integration with wireless lighting solutions.
• QBUScoreTechnology or IntegrationLithoss products are compatible with QBUS home automation systems, ensuring interoperability with another major building automation platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gira: German premium manufacturer of designer switches, dimmers, and KNX-based building automation systems — the closest direct competitor to Lithoss in the high-end European specification switch market.
• Jung: German family-owned manufacturer of premium switches, sockets, dimmers, and KNX building automation — directly comparable in craft positioning, premium pricing, and architectural specification channel.
• Vimar: Italian manufacturer of premium electrical accessories, home automation (KNX), and design-led switch/socket systems — comparable craft and smart-building integration story.
• Berker (by Hager): German premium switch and KNX automation brand now owned by Hager — directly comparable design-led switch portfolio targeting architects and specifiers.
• Basalte: Belgian designer of minimalist touch-sensitive switches and KNX home automation controls — a Belgian compatriot competing for the same premium architect/specifier channel.

Broad incumbents

• Lutron: Global leader in lighting controls and dimming systems (RA, HomeWorks, DALI) — comparable on dimming technology and high-end residential/commercial lighting integration.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish multinational offering KNX building automation and a premium switch portfolio — broader, lower-touch competitor at the design-led specification segment.
• Legrand: Global incumbent in electrical and digital building infrastructure with premium switch lines (e.g., Arteor, Valena Life) — competes across Lithoss's segments at broader scale.
• Schneider Electric: Multinational electrical equipment and building automation giant (Wiser, KNX solutions) — overlaps with Lithoss in residential/commercial control devices and lighting management.

Others

• TAL (Lithoss sister company): Belgian sister company jointly controlled with Lithoss, offering architectural lighting solutions. Included as an ecosystem/partner rather than a pure competitor — directly relevant to understanding Lithoss's bundled offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Lithossdesigned
• Facebookfacebook.com/lithossbe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lithoss
• Instagraminstagram.com/lithossbe
• Pinterestpinterest.com/Lithossbe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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