What RP-Group does

RP-Group, operating through its primary legal entity RP-Technik GmbH (founded 1981, headquartered in Rodgau, Germany), is a German manufacturer of emergency and safety lighting systems serving building projects across 20+ countries. Its portfolio covers 76+ luminaire series across pictogram, escape route, universal, industrial, and outdoor applications, paired with six monitoring technology platforms: Wireless Basic (up to 50 luminaires), Wireless Professional (up to 50,000 luminaires on a self-healing 868 MHz mesh), SelfControl, DALI, CoreCompact 24 (24V central power), and Central Power Supply Systems (CPS/LPS). Battery offerings span lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, low-temperature variants rated for -25°C to +40°C, and legacy chemistries (OGiV, GiV, VDS), complemented by the Flexway dynamic escape route system and an expanding photovoltaic line (storage, panels, wallboxes, inverters).

The company's technological core combines LED luminaires, wireless mesh networking, and the LIGHTLINX cloud platform for centralized, GPS-tagged monitoring and automated inspection documentation, with 50 patents protecting elements such as the FlexiKlick pluggable lens system and the Flexway concept. Products are developed and manufactured in Germany and certified under ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001, with TÜV Rheinland type testing and CE marking. The company has confirmed market leadership in wireless emergency lighting with 1,000,000 wireless modules shipped cumulatively.

RP-Group generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of emergency luminaires, central power supply systems, batteries, and photovoltaic components, supplemented by recurring consulting, planning, commissioning, and maintenance services. Go-to-market is anchored in electrical wholesalers (Elektrogrosshandel) domestically and internationally, with direct sales support through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Poland (RP Technik Polska, Kraków) and Norway (RP-Technik Norge AS, Oslo), localized websites in 20+ countries, and specification-stage partnerships with RELUX's ReluxNet and the CASAMBI smart lighting ecosystem. Customer segments span education, offices, retail, hospitality, industry, healthcare, parking, sports venues, transportation, and assembly venues. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

RP-Group

Legal name

RP-Technik GmbH

Website

https://rp-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RP-Group is a German manufacturer of LED-based emergency and safety lighting, wireless monitoring systems, lithium iron phosphate batteries, and photovoltaic equipment. It serves building projects across 20+ countries via electrical wholesalers, subsidiaries in Poland and Norway, and ecosystems such as CASAMBI and RELUX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Lighting Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation (HSAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Emergency lighting systems
• Safety lighting luminaires
• Wireless lighting monitoring
• Central power supply systems
• LED safety lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rodgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Emergency Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of emergency and safety lighting luminaires including pictogram lights, security lights, and general-purpose lighting. Products available with various monitoring options (SelfControl, Wireless Basic, Wireless Professional) and battery configurations
2. Central Power Supply Systems: Sale of central battery systems (CPS and LPS) including substations, distributors, and associated batteries (GiV, LiFePO4, OGiV, VDS)
3. Consulting and Planning Services: Expert advisory services for emergency lighting solutions including system planning, configuration, and project-specific recommendations
4. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance, commissioning, technical support, and complaint resolution services for installed systems
5. General Purpose Lighting: Sale of general lighting products including LED panels, floodlights, recessed lights, track luminaires, and outdoor luminaires that can serve dual purposes as safety lighting
6. Photovoltaic and Battery Storage: Sale of photovoltaic products including battery storage, mounting systems, panels, wallboxes, and inverters

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

RP-Group develops and manufactures emergency and safety lighting luminaires, central power supply systems, and batteries, sold through electrical wholesalers and direct sales offices. The portfolio spans 76+ luminaire series across six monitoring technologies (Wireless Professional, Wireless Basic, SelfControl, DALI, CoreCompact 24, Central Power Supply) and is complemented by the LIGHTLINX cloud platform, general-purpose LED lighting, and photovoltaic products.

Product overview

RP-Group is a German manufacturer specializing in emergency and safety lighting. Its core product is a comprehensive portfolio of emergency and safety luminaires across 76+ series, available with multiple monitoring technologies: Wireless Basic (up to 50 luminaires), Wireless Professional (up to 50,000 luminaires), SelfControl (self-monitoring), DALI, CoreCompact 24 (24V central power), and Central Power Supply Systems (CPS/LPS/ML). General-purpose LED lighting and battery solutions (LiFePO4, Low-Temperature TT, OGiV, GiV, VDS) extend the offering. The LIGHTLINX® cloud platform provides centralized monitoring and documentation. Products are complemented by the Flexway dynamic escape-route system and a Photovoltaic range. Thousands of certified products are developed and manufactured in Germany, supported by a product configurator and services including planning, commissioning, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency and Safety Luminaires A comprehensive portfolio of pictogram, escape route, and universal emergency luminaires (KFMU, WH, PXD, KA, GA, LFU, KM/KS, KMB, KSC, KSU, ZAW, KWI series) for marking escape routes, illuminating exits, and providing stand-by illumination during power failures across commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
• Wireless Professional (WL) Monitoring System Intelligent wireless monitoring system for large emergency lighting installations of up to 50,000 luminaires using a self-healing 868 MHz mesh network, scalable to 1,000 luminaires per control centre, with centralized cloud management via LIGHTLINX.
• Wireless Basic (WB) Monitoring System Wireless monitoring system for small emergency lighting installations of up to 50 luminaires, providing self-monitoring and wireless control of self-contained luminaires via a simple radio mesh.
• SelfControl (SC) Self-Monitoring Technology Self-monitoring technology for individual self-contained battery luminaires enabling automatic testing and status reporting without central infrastructure.
• DALI (DL) Addressable Lighting Interface Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) monitoring and control technology integrated into RP-Group luminaires for standardized digital communication.
• CoreCompact 24 (CC) Central Power Supply System 24-volt central low-power supply system (LPS) for emergency lighting enabling efficient centralized power management with wireless connectivity options and a CSP24 circuit splitter.
• Central Power Supply Systems (ML) Central battery systems (CPS without power limitation and LPS with power limitation) providing centralized emergency power supply for entire buildings, complemented by substations and distributors.
• LIGHTLINX Cloud Platform Cloud-based monitoring and management platform for Wireless Professional, Wireless Basic, and CoreCompact 24 emergency lighting systems, providing real-time status overview, automatic inspection logs, GPS-based installation mapping, and centralized documentation accessible from PC, tablet, or mobile.
• Flexway Dynamic Escape Route System Dynamic escape route concept coupled to fire alarm control panels, enabling adaptive and flexible display of escape routes in high-rise and complex buildings during evacuation.
• LiFePO4 Batteries (including Low-Temperature TT) Lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries for emergency luminaires providing high energy efficiency, long service life, low maintenance, and stable performance in demanding environments, with low-temperature variants rated for -25°C to +40°C.
• General-Purpose LED Lighting LED general-purpose luminaires usable as safety lighting, including floodlights, moisture-proof diffusers, LED panels, track luminaires, outdoor luminaires, and wall/ceiling luminaires.
• Photovoltaic / Solar Systems Photovoltaic product range including battery storage, mounting systems, solar panels, wallboxes, and inverters for renewable energy integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 275 wireless luminaires installed in Heritage Kassel project, completed in 18 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RELUXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSince September 2024, RP-Group has been part of the RELUX family with products available directly on ReluxNet. This partnership enables architects and lighting designers to access RP products during the planning phase for easier and faster specification of emergency and safety lighting systems.
• CASAMBIcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for smart lighting control. RP-Group offers CASAMBI-enabled emergency and safety lighting products, and has introduced products like the CASA RELAIS8 with DALI integration including bus power supply and support for DALI standards such as D4i, DT6, and DT8.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Legrand is a French global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with emergency lighting as part of its wiring devices portfolio. Competes with RP-Group in commercial and institutional emergency lighting within a much broader electrical products offering.
• Zumtobel Group: Zumtobel is an Austrian-listed global lighting manufacturer (parent of Tridonic) with broad portfolios in commercial, architectural, and emergency lighting. Competes with RP-Group in specification-grade emergency lighting as part of a much wider lighting portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's Building Management division includes emergency lighting solutions alongside BMS, power distribution, and wiring devices. Overlaps with RP-Group in commercial and industrial buildings but as part of an extensive global portfolio.
• Eaton: Eaton offers emergency lighting exit signs and central battery systems as part of its broader power management portfolio. Comparable to RP-Group on CPS architecture and certified emergency luminaires, especially for industrial customers.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the world's largest lighting company (formerly Philips Lighting) with emergency lighting systems under Philips and Advance brands. Direct overlap on emergency luminaires and centralized monitoring, but at vastly greater scale and global channel reach.
• ABB: ABB's electrification business covers emergency lighting through wiring accessories and building automation products. Competes with RP-Group in large-scale industrial and commercial projects with the strength of a global incumbent.

Regional players

• Herbert Waldmann: Waldmann is a German lighting specialist focused on industrial, office, and task lighting systems with comparable engineering depth and German manufacturing heritage. Adjacent competitor with overlapping customers in German industrial and commercial projects.

Direct peers

• Glamox: Glamox is a Norwegian lighting group offering LED luminaires for commercial, industrial, and emergency applications with a strong Scandinavian and European presence. Comparable to RP-Group across emergency and general-purpose lighting categories.
• Teknoware: Teknoware is a Finnish specialist in emergency lighting, vehicle lighting, and interior lighting solutions for trains, with a comparable focus on certified emergency luminaires. Direct overlap with RP-Group in centralized battery systems, self-contained luminaires, and wireless monitoring.
• Tridonic (Zumtobel Group): Tridonic is a leading manufacturer of lighting components and emergency lighting systems, including wireless and DALI-monitored luminaires. It is the closest direct competitor to RP-Group in the European emergency-lighting component market with overlapping wireless monitoring and CPS offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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