Nimbus Group GmbH

What Nimbus Group GmbH does

Nimbus Group GmbH, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, operated as a designer and manufacturer of energy-efficient LED lighting and architectural acoustic solutions under two sub-brands: Nimbus (LED lighting built on the proprietary LED.next technology platform) and Rossoacoustic (acoustic panels, room dividers, and shading systems). The lighting portfolio spans complete product families including the wireless Roxxane series, Lighting Pad panels, Modul Q modular systems, Force One and Q FOUR office/task lights, Winglet CL monitor lights, and the air-purifying Office Air 2.0; connected control is delivered via Nimbus Connect integrated with Häfele Connect. The acoustic portfolio includes the PAD system, CP30 partitioning, and DISC'N DOTS panels, developed in cooperation with Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik Stuttgart.

The company sells exclusively through B2B channels — primarily the Häfele Group sales organization and an authorized dealer network of lighting specialists, office furniture dealers, and interior design retailers across roughly 20 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. End customers are architects, lighting planners, electrical engineers, and facility managers specifying solutions for office and residential environments. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based hardware sales (LED fixtures, acoustic panels, partitioning systems) supplemented by technical services such as acoustic measurement, DIALUX planning support, and OFML data provision for pCon.planner.

In March 2024, the legal entity Nimbus Group GmbH was merged into Häfele Technology Solutions GmbH & Co KG as part of a corporate consolidation within the Häfele Group that also absorbed Sphinx Electronics and ThingOS. Operations continue under the Nimbus and Rossoacoustic brand names, managed by Jörg Schmid and Gregor Riekena as Managing Directors, with the firm ultimately controlled by parent Häfele SE & Co KG.

Name

Nimbus Group GmbH

Legal name

Häfele Technology Solutions GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://nimbus-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nimbus Group GmbH is a Stuttgart-based designer and manufacturer of proprietary LED.next lighting fixtures (Nimbus brand) and architectural acoustic/room-partitioning systems (Rossoacoustic brand), serving architects, planners, and facility managers via the Häfele Group dealer network across roughly 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• LED architectural lighting
• Room acoustic solutions
• Wireless rechargeable luminaires
• Space partitioning systems
• Smart office lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures: Sale of comprehensive LED lighting product families for residential and commercial applications. Products include ceiling lights, desk lamps, office lighting, and general area illumination. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales via dealer network.
2. Room Acoustics Systems: Sale of Rossoacoustic brand acoustic panels, room divider systems, and space management solutions. Products include PAD System, CP30 system, and DISC'N DOTS. Revenue generated through project-based hardware sales.
3. Technical Services: Room acoustic measurements, DIALUX planning support, and pCon.planner OFML data services provided to architects and planners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nimbus Group designs, develops, and manufactures LED-based architectural lighting fixtures under the Nimbus brand and flexible shading, room partitioning, and acoustic systems under the Rossoacoustic brand. All lighting products are built on the proprietary LED.next technology platform and sold through Häfele Group sales channels and qualified dealer networks to commercial and residential customers across Europe and select international markets.

Product overview

Nimbus Group operates two main sub-brands under its portfolio: Nimbus Lighting for LED-based illumination solutions and Rossoacoustic for acoustic and room partitioning systems. Nimbus Lighting products are exclusively built on energy-efficient LED technology featuring the proprietary LED.next platform, with smart connectivity through Häfele Connect integration. The product range includes task lighting (Roxxane, Winglet CL), ambient lighting (Lighting Pad series), modular systems (Modul Q, Q FOUR), and specialized office lighting (Office Air 2.0, Force One). Rossoacoustic delivers acoustic treatment solutions including the PAD System, CP30 room partitioning, and the new DISC'N DOTS panels, developed in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics. Both brands target architects, planners, and facility managers in office and residential environments, with joint product development for integrated lighting and acoustic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nimbus: Brand for innovative LED lighting solutions based on LED.next technology for residential and commercial applications
• Rossoacoustic
• Nimbus Group Mock-Up

Products and services

• Roxxane Family of wireless, rechargeable LED lights including table and floor lamps with a cableless design and multiple control options, built on LED.next technology. Targeted at residential and commercial interiors seeking flexible, design-forward task and ambient lighting.
• Lighting Pad Series of flat LED panel lights for ambient and general illumination, available in shapes such as Lounge, Q, and R for ceiling and wall installation. Used in residential, office, and commercial spaces.
• Modul Q Modular LED lighting system with a square form factor for customizable ceiling and recessed lighting installations. Targeted at architects and planners designing flexible interior lighting layouts.
• Nimbus Connect Smart lighting system integrated with Häfele Connect for connected lighting control and automation. Targeted at commercial and residential customers seeking networked LED lighting control.
• Winglet CL Compact LED task light with asymmetric light distribution designed for monitor and display illumination. Targeted at office and workstation environments.
• Office Air 2.0 Air-purifying LED ceiling light combining illumination with air-cleaning functionality. Targeted at offices and commercial interiors seeking combined lighting and air-quality improvement.
• Force One High-performance LED light designed for demanding office and task lighting applications. Targeted at commercial office installations requiring strong, uniform illumination.
• Q FOUR Four-module LED lighting system for concentrated task and area illumination. Targeted at workstations and office environments requiring high-output directed lighting.
• Rossoacoustic PAD System Ceiling and wall absorbers for acoustic room treatment, providing effective sound absorption in workspaces. Developed with the Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik. Targeted at architects and office planners.
• Rossoacoustic CP30 System Room partitioning system for flexible space division with integrated acoustic performance. Targeted at open-plan offices and meeting rooms needing reconfigurable space separation with sound absorption.
• Rossoacoustic DISC'N DOTS Acoustic panel system featuring disc and dot configurations for creative room acoustic treatment. Targeted at architects and planners seeking design-led sound absorption for offices and commercial spaces.
• Room acoustic measurement and lighting planning services Technical services including on-site room acoustic measurements, DIALUX planning support, and pCon.planner OFML data provision for architects, lighting planners, and interior designers specifying Nimbus and Rossoacoustic products.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik in Stuttgart provides scientific foundation for Rosso acoustic product development. This partnership brings new, revolutionary concepts to acoustic solutions and ensures products are based on solid scientific research.
• Häfele GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNimbus Group is part of the Häfele Group family. Sales and distribution of all Nimbus products is handled through the Häfele organization. The legal entity Nimbus Group GmbH was merged into Häfele Technology Solutions GmbH & Co KG.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Foscarini: Italian designer decorative and architectural lighting brand with strong specification presence in Europe. Comparable to Nimbus on design-led premium positioning and the residential/contract overlap.
• Artemide: Italian premium architectural and designer LED lighting manufacturer selling through specification channels to architects and designers. Directly comparable to Nimbus on premium positioning, design-led product strategy, and European project-based GTM.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting brand (now part of Fagerhult Group) specializing in indoor and outdoor LED fixtures for museums, retail, and offices. Directly comparable to Nimbus on premium architectural specification focus.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural lighting manufacturer known for design collaborations and specification-grade fixtures. Comparable to Nimbus on premium designer positioning, architect/specifier channel, and European distribution.
• Flos: Italian premium designer lighting and smart-living systems brand owned by Design Holding. Highly comparable on design-led, premium-architect-channel positioning; overlapping residential and contract segments with Nimbus.
• Delta Light: Belgian architectural LED lighting manufacturer focused on specification-grade fixtures for residential, hospitality, and office projects. Comparable to Nimbus on premium specification-led positioning and European project GTM.
• ERCO: German architectural lighting specialist focused on LED fixtures and lighting controls for museums, offices, and urban projects. Closest geographic and product-line peer to Nimbus, with overlapping architect/specifier channel and similar premium positioning.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss architectural lighting manufacturer producing LED fixtures and lighting management systems for offices, education, and healthcare. Comparable to Nimbus on DACH specification focus, premium office positioning, and combined lighting-plus-controls strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed lighting group with multiple premium architectural brands (Fagerhult, iGuzzini, LED Linear, WE-EF). Comparable to a consolidated Nimbus+Häfele scenario — broad portfolio covering the same specification segments Nimbus targets.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered listed lighting group offering commercial architectural LED fixtures, controls, and components across Europe. Comparable to Nimbus in office and architectural specifications, but at materially larger scale with broader portfolios including Tridonic and Thorn.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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