RIDI Leuchten GmbH

What RIDI Leuchten GmbH does

RIDI Leuchten GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of professional technical luminaires and intelligent lighting management systems, headquartered in Jungingen, Baden-Württemberg, with a corporate history dating to 1987 as a pioneer in continuous lighting band systems. The company's core technology centers on the RIDI LINIA continuous lighting band platform—now in its EVO generation launched in 2024—and the proprietary APCON light management ecosystem, which spans wireless (Bluetooth Low Energy via Casambi) and wired (DALI) variants across four tiers (EASY, EASY BLE, INDIVIDUAL, UNLIMITED) supporting sensor data and gateway-based IoT integration. RIDI's product portfolio covers approximately 11,083 article variants across 80 product families, spanning surface-mounted, recessed, pendant, freestanding, track, downlight, high-bay, moisture-proof (IP54–IP69K), spotlight, sports hall, food-industry (HACCP/IFS), and Deutsche Bahn-certified rail luminaire categories, plus LED replacement tubes (RIDI-TUBE, L-TUBE variants) and digital planning tools including the RIDI LINIA configuration software and the multi-language RIDI Medienportal.

RIDI operates as a B2B project-based manufacturer serving enterprise customers across 17 European countries, combining direct field sales from its Jungingen headquarters and two German regional sales offices (Zeuthen, Rellingen) with wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in France, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and exclusive distribution partners in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Turkey. The company does not publish consumer-facing pricing; prices are set via project quotations based on configuration, with standard commercial terms published for Germany and Austria (e.g., 30-day net payment terms with a 2% discount for 10-day payment in Austria). Demand generation is anchored by membership in the DIALux and RELUX manufacturer-neutral lighting planning software platforms, trade fair presence at Light + Building, the RIDI Spotlights video series, and structured multi-language press releases. Named enterprise references include DZ Bank Frankfurt (multi-floor lighting modernization) and Deutsche Bahn (railway-certified luminaires), supported by channel partnerships including PLP Krüger & Lauer Vertriebs GmbH and the new sales representative partnerships effective July 1, 2026 in Bavaria (ayan duvenbeck | licht + technik gmbh) and Austria (LKD Licht Kompetent Direkt GmbH).

The business is privately held under founding stakeholders with no indicated parent company, private-equity, or venture-capital involvement. Management consists of four Geschäftsführer (Managing Directors): Manfred Diez, Benjamin Rudolf, Sascha Göt zinger, and Tim Leinberger. The company is actively operating, as evidenced by 2026 product launches (RIDI LYV, Spotlight 2026 Edition 1), continuing channel partner appointments, and current job postings across German locations.

Name

RIDI Leuchten GmbH

Legal name

RIDI Leuchten GmbH

Website

https://ridi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RIDI Leuchten GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of professional technical luminaires and intelligent lighting management systems, headquartered in Jungingen and founded in 1987. The company serves enterprise B2B customers across 17 European countries through direct sales subsidiaries and exclusive distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• LED lighting fixtures
• Continuous light bands
• Light management systems
• Commercial lighting
• Industrial luminaires

Headquarters

HQ city

Jungingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures and Luminaires: Sale of proprietary LED luminaires including continuous lighting bands (RIDI LINIA, RIDI LINIA EVO), downlights, high-bay fixtures, office luminaires, emergency luminaires, and track lighting systems. Products are sold directly to enterprise customers and through distribution partners across Europe.
2. LED Light Sources (LED Tubes): Sale of LED replacement tubes including RIDI-TUBE, L-TUBE, L-TUBE-B, L-TUBE-F, and L-TUBE-BF product families, as well as general LED replacement modules.
3. APCON Light Management Systems: Sale of the APCON light management and building control system components including sensors, push-button couplers, hybrid boxes, power supplies, DALI interfaces, and display controllers. Systems range from simple single-room wireless (EASY BLE) to complex multi-building DALI installations (UNLIMITED).
4. Lighting Planning and Consultation Services: Professional lighting design services, photometric calculations, and consultation provided to support luminaire specification and project implementation.
5. Project-Based Custom Configurations: Custom-length continuous lighting systems, custom color finishes, project-specific programming of light control systems, and bespoke product configurations for individual projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RIDI Leuchten GmbH is a B2B manufacturer of technical LED luminaires headquartered in Jungingen, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of more than 11,000 article variants across roughly 80 product families, centered on its proprietary RIDI LINIA continuous lighting band system and the integrated APCON light management and building control ecosystem. Products are sold to enterprise and project customers across office, industrial, retail, education, sports, data center, food processing, and public-transport (Deutsche Bahn) applications through wholly-owned subsidiaries and exclusive distribution partners in 17 European countries.

Product overview

RIDI Leuchten GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional lighting solutions centered on intelligent, networked luminaire systems. The core offerings include the RIDI LINIA continuous light band platform (including the newer RIDI LINIA EVO generation), the APCON lighting management and building control system with four variants (EASY, EASY BLE, INDIVIDUAL, UNLIMITED), and extensive luminaire product families covering surface-mounted, recessed, pendant, standing, downlight, high bay, spotlight, and specialty applications. The product range encompasses over 80 product families with approximately 11,083 articles including luminaires for offices, education, industry, retail, sports, data centers, food processing (HACCP/IFS), railway applications, and emergency lighting. Additional offerings include LED replacement tubes (RIDI-TUBE, L-TUBE variants), profile systems (RIDI LYV, H140-PROFIL, H80-PROFIL), and digital services including the RIDI LINIA light band configurator and RIDI Medienportal media portal. The portfolio serves applications from simple room control to complex industrial and infrastructure lighting management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIDI LINIA: Continuous lighting band systems - the company's flagship product line since 1987, now in EVO version.
• RIDI LINIA EVO
• RIDI LYV
• RIDI LUNARO2
• RIDI HERO2
• APCON
• RIDI BRITT2
• RIDI-TUBE
• L-TUBE

Products and services

• APCON Light Management System

Quantifiable outcome

• Lighting modernization at DZ Bank Frankfurt achieved across 50+ floors while maintaining ongoing building operations

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ayan duvenbeck | licht + technik gmbh (Bayern)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026New sales representative partnership for Bavaria (Germany), taking over from July 1, 2026.
• LKD Licht Kompetent Direkt GmbH (Österreich)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026New sales representative partnership for Austria, taking over from July 1, 2026.
• DIAL GmbH (DIALux)coreTechnology or IntegrationDIAL GmbH is an independent, manufacturer-neutral service provider for lighting and building technology that developed DIALux, the leading lighting design software used by professional planners. RIDI is a member of DIALux, meaning RIDI products are available within the DIALux planning environment for specifiers worldwide.
• RELUX Informatik AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationRELUX Informatik AG develops lighting planning tools with open interfaces and access to current product data from luminaire manufacturers. RIDI is a member of RELUX, integrating RIDI product data into the RELUX planning platform for specifiers.
• Casambi Technologies OycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe APCON EASY BLE light management system is built on Casambi's Bluetooth Low Energy platform. Configuration and control of RIDI's wireless lighting components is performed via the Casambi smartphone/tablet app, enabling wireless control without bus lines.
• ZHAGA ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZhaga is an international consortium (founded February 2010) that developed interface specifications enabling interchangeability of LED modules from different manufacturers. RIDI is a member of the Zhaga consortium, contributing to and benefiting from standardized LED module integration standards.
• Lighting EuropeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting Europe is the industry association representing the European lighting industry. RIDI's membership connects the company to broader industry advocacy, standardization efforts, and policy engagement at the European level.
• ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZVEI is the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association. RIDI participates through the licht.de initiative, which provides a lighting information platform with over 120 member companies from the lighting and lamp industry contributing expertise.
• LITG (Deutsche Lichttechnische Gesellschaft e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Lighting Technology Society. RIDI's membership connects the company to the scientific and technical lighting research community.
• VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDE is one of the largest technical and scientific associations in Europe, covering electrical engineering, electronics, and information technology. Membership supports RIDI's compliance with technical standards and certification.
• PLP Krüger & Lauer Vertriebs GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPLP Krüger & Lauer Vertriebs GmbH is a sales partner that co-implemented the DZ Bank Frankfurt lighting modernization project with RIDI. Represents a project-specific channel partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TRILUX: German family-owned technical lighting manufacturer specializing in professional indoor and outdoor luminaires, light management systems and lighting-as-a-service. Closely comparable to RIDI in customer base, German mid-market focus, integrated light management and project sales model.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed lighting group with premium brands including Fagerhult, iGuzzini, LED Linear and LTS. Direct comparable in European commercial and industrial luminaire manufacturing, integrated controls and project-based specification model.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting group operating the Zumtobel, Thorn and acdc brands, manufacturing professional luminaires and lighting management systems for office, industry, retail and outdoor applications across Europe. Direct comparable to RIDI in target segments, project-based B2B model and integrated controls offering.
• Glamox: Norwegian lighting manufacturer serving professional indoor, outdoor and marine markets with a focus on energy-efficient LED solutions and light management. Comparable to RIDI in European project-based B2B sales, industrial high-bay luminaires and DALI-based controls.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss manufacturer of architectural and technical luminaires for office, education, healthcare and retail applications, with a strong light management offering. Closely comparable to RIDI in DACH-region premium specifications and project-led direct sales.
• Spectral Lighting: German premium designer and manufacturer of high-end architectural luminaires for offices, hotels and residential applications. Comparable to RIDI as a smaller German design-led luminaire maker competing in the same DACH specification market.

Broad incumbents

• Thorn Lighting: European heritage lighting brand within the Zumtobel Group offering indoor and outdoor luminaires plus connected lighting systems for urban, office and infrastructure applications. Comparable to RIDI in office, industry and infrastructure segments across Europe.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) with Philips, Interact, ColorKinetics and WiZ brands covering professional, consumer and IoT lighting. Competes with RIDI across the European office, industry and connected-lighting segments but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• LEDVANCE: Global lighting company (formerly OSRAM's general lighting business) offering LED lamps, luminaires and connected lighting solutions via VIVARES and BIOLUX. Overlaps with RIDI in LED tubes, retrofit lamps and increasingly in professional luminaires across Europe.
• Siteco (formerly Osram Siteco): German heritage brand under Signify portfolio specializing in outdoor, street, tunnel and indoor professional lighting with strong DALI/connected solutions. Comparable to RIDI in European specification-grade lighting and Deutsche Bahn/municipal infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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