What Vadsbo SwitchTech Group AB does

Vadsbo SwitchTech Group AB, operating through its subsidiary Vadsbo LightTech AB, is a Sweden-based privately held developer and distributor of wireless and wired lighting control solutions headquartered in Gothenburg (Västra Frölunda). The company's portfolio centers on Bluetooth-based lighting control hardware built around the Casambi ecosystem — including Bluetooth dimmers (LD220WCM, CBU-TED-LR), drivers (LCC9WCM, Zero series transformers), active DALI/DALI-2 control modules (Salvador 2000 series supporting DT6, DT8, and D4i protocols), the CBU-DCS DALI-to-Casambi gateway, color dimmers (PWM4WCM), and battery-less energy-harvesting switches (Mpress). Its proprietary accessories include the Swedish-designed Vadsbox pre-installed junction boxes for plug-and-play Casambi installations. Products are CE and UKCA marked, and many are listed in the Byggvarubedömningen (BVB) and SundaHus environmental databases, supporting specification in Swedish sustainable-building tenders.

Vadsbo operates a two-stream business model. The primary stream is hardware product sales — dimmers, drivers, control modules, sensors, and junction boxes — distributed exclusively through Swedish electrical wholesale chains including Ahlsell, Elkedjan, Sonepar, Solar, Rexel, and Storel, targeting professional electricians and contractors. The secondary stream is professional services, including commissioning (driftsättning), consultancy specification texts (konsult-texter AMA), handover documentation, and the 'By Vadsbo' full-project concept, which packages lighting control for verticalized end uses (schools, offices, elderly care, churches, restaurants, padel facilities). Integrations span Casambi (Bluetooth mesh), DALI/DALI-2 (DT6/DT8/D4i), KNX (via the CBU-DCS gateway), and WAGO WINSTA quick-connectors. The customer base is broadly diversified across Swedish enterprises — including Riksrevisionen, SEB, Rudanskolan, Ljungs Kyrka, Pinchos, and Friskis & Svettis — with no single account appearing dominant.

The company is currently in a transition phase: Niklas Melin was appointed CEO in December 2025, the new V-sense hybrid wired/wireless product series launched in June 2025, and the company is actively hiring a salesperson for southern Stockholm (February 2026), indicating a deliberate commercial buildout beyond its Gothenburg home base under new executive leadership.

Name

Vadsbo SwitchTech Group AB

Legal name

Vadsbo LightTech AB

Website

https://vadsbo.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vadsbo SwitchTech Group AB (via Vadsbo LightTech AB) is a Gothenburg-based Swedish developer and distributor of wireless Bluetooth (Casambi) and DALI lighting control hardware, sold through major Swedish electrical wholesalers to professional electricians, contractors, and project developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Control Hardware

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Smart Lighting Control (Switches, Dimmers, Scenes) Integration (HSAOANAF)

Keywords

• Wireless lighting control
• LED dimming solutions
• Bluetooth lighting controls
• DALI control systems
• Casambi lighting integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Västra Frölunda

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical lighting control products including dimmers, drivers, control modules, sensors, and junction boxes to electrical wholesalers and contractors. Products are sold through distributor networks and directly to professional installers.
2. Professional Services: Services including commissioning (driftsättning), consulting texts (konsult-texter), handover documentation (överlämnings-dokument), and 'By Vadsbo' concept solutions for complete lighting control projects in construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vadsbo designs, develops and sells wireless Bluetooth-based lighting control solutions built around the Casambi ecosystem. Its portfolio includes Bluetooth dimmers, LED drivers, DALI/DALI-2 control modules, color dimmers, battery-less switches, Bluetooth relays, conventional drivers, transformers and Vadsbox junction boxes targeted at large and smart lighting projects in Sweden. The company also offers complementary project services including commissioning, consultancy texts (AMA), handover documentation and the 'By Vadsbo' concept package for complete construction-project lighting control.

Product overview

Vadsbo LightTech AB offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless Bluetooth-based lighting control solutions built around the Casambi ecosystem. The core offering includes Bluetooth drivers (LCC9WCM), dimmers (LD220WCM, CBU-TED-LR), control modules (Salvador 2000 series, CBU-DCS, CBU-A2D), color dimmers (PWM4WCM), and battery-less switches (Mpress series). Supporting products include drivers/power supplies (Drivdon series, Zero transformers), junction boxes (Vadsbox), and project services (By Vadsbo). The new V-sense series combines wired and wireless technology. All products integrate with the Casambi app for iOS and Android, supporting DALI/DALI-2 protocols for professional lighting installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• By Vadsbo: Concept and package solution for lighting control in construction projects, providing project support from planning to installation.

Products and services

• Blåtandsstyrdon LCC9WCM Bluetooth LED Driver A 9W Bluetooth-enabled LED driver compatible with the Casambi ecosystem, switchable between constant voltage and constant current modes and controllable via the Casambi app or spring-loaded mechanical switches; intended for LED fixture manufacturers and professional installers.
• Salvador SAL2064 Snabb DALI Control Module (WAGO WINSTA) An active DALI/DALI-2 control module with WAGO WINSTA quick-connectors enabling rapid installation; supports free addressing and grouping of 1-64 DALI/DALI-2 fixtures (DT6, DT8, D4i) including independent TW/RGBW control on the same loop, for large open spaces, warehouses, corridors, sports halls and car showrooms.
• Mpress Signal White S Battery-Less Bluetooth Switch An energy-harvesting battery-less Bluetooth wall switch with one or more push buttons that pairs to a Casambi network; rated for 100,000 presses with up to 15 m indoor range, eliminating battery replacement for end users.
• Dimmer LD220WCM Bluetooth Dimmer A Casambi-ready Bluetooth dimmer providing intuitive dimming and on/off control via the Casambi app, with timing, astro function and synchronisation to spring-loaded mechanical switches for residential and commercial installations.
• Färgdimmer PWM4WCM Color Dimmer A 4-channel PWM color dimmer controlling RGBW and tunable-white LED loads up to 6 A combined (144W at 24Vdc, 72W at 12Vdc) via the Casambi app, intended for dynamic architectural and decorative lighting.
• Dimmer CBU-TED-LR Trailing-Edge Bluetooth Dimmer A compact Bluetooth trailing-edge dimmer module without a pushbutton input that is controlled via wireless pushbuttons, scene/timing schedules or the Casambi app; designed to be installed behind wall switches or inside luminaires.
• LIGA AIR RELÄ Bluetooth Relay An energy-efficient Casambi-controlled Bluetooth relay rated for 230VAC up to 10 A, compact enough to be installed inside junction boxes or cable ducts for on/off control of lighting circuits.
• Reglerdon CBU-DCS DALI Gateway Controller A Casambi-compatible DALI controller that broadcasts DALI, DALI TW, DT8 RGBW and groups up to 64 DALI fixtures into 8 groups; functions as a DALI-to-Casambi gateway enabling wireless DALI and integration with KNX building management systems.
• Styrmodul CBU-A2D 0-10V/DALI Two-Channel Controller A Casambi-compatible two-channel 0-10V/DALI controller driving 1-10 DALI drivers (20 mA output) with profiles for tunable-white and RGBW luminaires, intended for fixture manufacturers and installers.
• Vadsbox Junction Box A Swedish-designed IP20-rated junction/accessory box with a 5-pole spring terminal that delivers a clean plug-and-play finish for Casambi installations in ceiling voids or surface-mounted indoors.
• Drivdon Drivers and Power Supplies A line of conventional drivers and power supplies — including dimmable DIM50/DIM150 models, the DALI power supply DB240, and supporting drivers — that complement Vadsbo's wireless and DALI control hardware across varied lighting installations.
• Elektrisk Trafo Zero 70.2 All-Dimmer Transformer A 70 W all-dimmer transformer starting at 0W with low minimum load support for 12Vac MR16 LED and halogen lamps, dimmable with both trailing-edge and leading-edge dimmers.
• Elektrisk Trafo Zero 105 All-Dimmer Transformer A 105 W all-dimmer transformer starting at 0W with low minimum load support for 12Vac MR16 LED and halogen lamps, dimmable with both trailing-edge and leading-edge dimmers.
• By Vadsbo Project Concept Service An end-to-end project concept and package solution for lighting control in construction projects, providing sector-specific packages (school, office, elderly care, church, restaurant, padel) and project support from design to finished installation by an in-house team of electrical engineers, electricians and Casambi specialists.
• V-sense Hybrid Lighting Control Series A new hybrid lighting control product series combining wired and wireless control with pre-configured factory settings, intended to simplify intelligent property lighting control for installers and end users.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Casambi partner for the Swedish market. Casambi is Europe's fastest-growing wireless lighting control system for large projects. Vadsbo offers Casambi-compatible products including dimmers, drivers, controllers, and sensors integrated with the Casambi platform for smartphone app control, time scheduling, and astro functions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting controls and shading, with strong presence in commercial and high-end residential segments. Competes with Vadsbo in the broader smart-lighting controls space, especially in larger international projects.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company with KNX-based lighting controls and EcoStruxure smart-building platform. Competes indirectly with Vadsbo where projects integrate lighting with broader building management.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company, offering Philips-branded LED luminaires and the Interact lighting-controls platform. Owns Helvar and competes with Vadsbo across commercial lighting-control specifications globally.
• Legrand: French electrical equipment giant with a strong portfolio of lighting controls, dimmers, and smart-building systems distributed widely through electrical wholesalers — overlapping with Vadsbo's distribution channel.
• ams OSRAM (OSRAM Lighting Solutions): Global lighting and sensor company offering LED drivers, modules, and connected lighting solutions. Competes with Vadsbo's driver/controller portfolio for OEM and project-based sales channels.

Direct peers

• Casambi: Finnish wireless lighting-control platform whose technology Vadsbo certifies against and integrates with. Casambi also sells its own modules and is both a technology partner and a partial competitor to Vadsbo in the Bluetooth lighting-controls niche.
• Theben: German-based manufacturer of KNX/DALI lighting controls, presence/motion detectors, and smart-building components. Direct comparable in dimming, presence detection, and DALI-based controllers serving the European professional installer channel.
• Helvar: Finland-headquartered lighting controls specialist offering DALI, wireless, and hybrid control systems for commercial buildings. Direct competitor to Vadsbo in the Nordic professional lighting-controls market with comparable protocol and integration offerings.
• Plejd: Swedish wireless lighting-control company selling Bluetooth mesh dimmers, switches, and gateways primarily to the Nordic market. A near-direct domestic competitor to Vadsbo with overlapping channel strategy.
• Gira: German manufacturer of KNX-based building system technology including lighting controls, switches, and dimmers. Comparable to Vadsbo in addressing installers and project-based specifications across European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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