What 3F Filippi does

3F Filippi S.p.A. is an Italian professional LED lighting manufacturer headquartered in Pianoro (Bologna), with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Switzerland, France, Spain, Germany, and Colombia, plus distribution partnerships covering the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK, USA, and UAE. The company designs, manufactures, and sells indoor and outdoor architectural and industrial LED luminaires across eight vertical applications: industrial, retail (GDO), office, education, sports, healthcare, infrastructure, and outdoor. Its hardware portfolio spans ceiling/suspended/floor fixtures, recessed fixtures, track systems, waterproof/anticorrosive fixtures, and outdoor luminaires (notably the IP66-rated 3F Manta street/area luminaire and the DIN 18032-certified 3F PJ25 sports/industrial projector), built on proprietary optics including double-shell die-cast aluminum bodies, parabolic recovery cells with titanium/magnesium surface treatment, and polycarbonate ribbed lenses.

The company's technology stack extends beyond fixtures into lighting management, comprising three proprietary control systems: 3F Easy Dim (DALI-based wired dimming for up to 6 drivers, scalable via DALI amplifiers), 3F & Casambi (Bluetooth 4.0 mesh wireless control with native Casambi integration supporting up to 40–64 fixtures per network), and 3F Wireless (2.4 GHz Bluetooth LE/Zigbee IoT-ready control). Products carry compliance with EN 60598, ENEC, CE, IK08, IP66/IP65/IP54/IP20, 960°C glow-wire, DIN 18032, and Italian CAM (Criteri Ambientali Minimi) certifications, with documented lifetime of 100,000 hours at L80/B10 and flicker below 10%.

3F Filippi operates a project-based B2B go-to-market: direct sales agents and technical commercial consultants cover Italian regions, while subsidiaries and authorized distributors (notably Targetti Sankey in the USA and UAE) handle international markets. Revenue derives from hardware sales of LED luminaires and controls under quote-based, multi-year project contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has 251–500 employees, paid-in capital of EUR 3,000,000, and is privately held with no disclosed PE/VC backing or public listing. Sustainability initiatives include an on-site photovoltaic system, a Bilancio di Sostenibilità, participation in the BeeThe Change program, and a Whistleblowing platform aligned with Italian governance requirements.

Name

3F Filippi

Legal name

3F Filippi S.p.A.

Website

https://3f-filippi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

3F Filippi S.p.A. is an Italian professional LED lighting manufacturer serving industrial, retail, office, healthcare, sports, infrastructure, and outdoor applications. It designs, produces, and sells LED luminaires and DALI/Casambi-based lighting management systems through wholly-owned European and South American subsidiaries plus distributors across 13 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional LED Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Professional LED lighting
• Architectural light fixtures
• Outdoor street lighting
• Industrial lighting solutions
• Lighting control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pianoro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures: Sale of professional LED lighting products including ceiling lights, recessed fixtures, track systems, waterproof luminaires, and outdoor fixtures. Products are sold through direct sales force and distribution partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3F Filippi manufactures professional LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor architectural and industrial applications, including ceiling, recessed, track, waterproof, and street luminaires. The company also produces proprietary lighting management and control systems such as 3F Easy Dim, 3F & Casambi, and 3F Wireless for integration into modern smart-building environments.

Product overview

3F Filippi is an Italian professional LED lighting manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting fixtures and smart control systems. The product portfolio spans multiple fixture categories: Plafoniere/Sospensioni/Piantane (ceiling/suspension/floor fixtures), Incassi (recessed fixtures), Sistemi a Binario (track systems), Stagni/Anticorrosivi (waterproof/anticorrosive fixtures), and Esterni (outdoor fixtures). Key product lines include the 3F PJ25 professional projector and 3F Manta aero-dynamic street luminaire. The offering is complemented by three intelligent lighting management systems: 3F EASY DIM (DALI-based wired dimming), 3F & CASAMBI (wireless Bluetooth mesh control), and 3F WIRELESS (2.4 GHz Bluetooth LE/Zigbee IoT control). These control systems integrate with DALI-2/D4i protocols and the Casambi wireless platform to enable smart building automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3F PJ25 Professional LED luminaire product from 3F Filippi's portfolio for architectural and commercial lighting applications.
• 3F Manta Professional LED luminaire product from 3F Filippi's portfolio for architectural and commercial lighting applications.
• Plafoniere (Ceiling Fixtures) Ceiling-mounted LED luminaires for indoor commercial, office, and architectural applications.
• Incassi (Recessed Fixtures) Recessed LED luminaires designed for installation into ceilings and walls in commercial interiors.
• Sistemi a binario (Track Systems) Track-mounted LED luminaire systems for flexible spotlighting in retail, gallery, and commercial spaces.
• Stagni (Waterproof Fixtures) IP-rated waterproof LED luminaires for industrial, parking, and high-moisture environments.
• Esterni (Outdoor Fixtures) Outdoor LED luminaires for street lighting, urban infrastructure, and architectural exterior applications.
• 3F Easy Dim Proprietary dimming and lighting management system from 3F Filippi for integrated lighting control.
• 3F & Casambi Wireless lighting management solution integrating 3F Filippi luminaires with the Casambi Bluetooth control ecosystem.
• 3F Wireless Wireless lighting management solution from 3F Filippi for smart-building integration without dedicated control wiring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 hours useful life (L80/B10 at +25°C)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationCasambi provides wireless Bluetooth mesh lighting control technology integrated into 3F Filippi products. The partnership enables wireless control of lighting systems through smartphone and tablet applications, with adaptive mesh networking for scalable installations.
• Targetti Sankey S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTargetti Sankey operates as distribution partner for 3F Filippi products in UAE (Dubai Branch) and USA (Costa Mesa, California), providing local sales and support for North American and Middle Eastern markets.
• ESZET Lighting B.V.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeadquarters distributor for 3F Filippi products in Netherlands, based in Harderwijk.
• Electro Cirkel nvregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor for 3F Filippi products, based in Merksem, Belgium.
• Key4Light sprlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor for 3F Filippi products, based in Braine-L'Alleud, Belgium.
• Green Power International (Europe) SAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxembourg-based distributor for 3F Filippi products.
• Sitel SrlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor partner for 3F Filippi products, based in Padova.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iGuzzini Illuminazione: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer owned by Zumtobel Group, focused on professional LED solutions for architecture, museums, retail, and urban spaces. Directly comparable in Made-in-Italy positioning, project-based specification sales, and integrated lighting controls.
• Artemide S.p.A. Italian designer and manufacturer of architectural and professional LED lighting, with overlap across retail, office, healthcare, and outdoor applications. Comparable in Italian design-led brand premium and integrated smart control offerings.
• Flos S.p.A. Italian premium architectural and decorative lighting brand owned by Design Holding. Comparable in Made-in-Italy heritage, professional architectural portfolio, and project-based sales through international subsidiaries.
• Linea Light Group: Italian LED lighting group manufacturing indoor, outdoor, and architectural luminaires with international distribution. Comparable in Made-in-Italy manufacturing, professional project-based sales, and smart-control-ready fixtures.
• Targetti Sankey S.p.A. Italian professional architectural lighting manufacturer, serves as 3F Filippi's distribution partner in UAE and the USA. Closely comparable in Italian design heritage, project-based B2B sales, and architectural indoor/outdoor fixture portfolio.
• Trilux GmbH: German professional lighting manufacturer serving industry, office, retail, and outdoor applications. Closely comparable in B2B specification-led sales, integrated lighting management systems, and pan-European subsidiary coverage.
• Reggiani S.p.A. Italian architectural LED lighting manufacturer owned by Illuminate Lighting, focused on indoor and outdoor professional fixtures. Directly comparable in Made-in-Italy production, project-based specification channels, and DALI/Casambi control integration.
• Performance in Lighting (GEWISS): Italian professional lighting manufacturer (part of GEWISS Group) producing indoor and outdoor LED luminaires for architectural, industrial, and urban applications. Comparable in vertical-specific portfolio, European certifications (ENEC), and integration of lighting controls.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group AG: Austrian-listed lighting group encompassing Zumtobel, Thorn, and Tridonic, offering broader commercial, architectural, and component portfolios. Comparable as a larger European lighting incumbent competing in similar specification-driven projects and integrating smart building controls.
• Signify N.V. Royal Philips spin-off and global lighting market leader (Philips, Interact, ColorKinetics) covering professional, consumer, and OEM lighting. Competes with 3F Filippi in European specification projects and commercial LED retrofit markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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