Neuco

What Neuco does

Neuco AG is a privately held Swiss architectural lighting company founded in 1947 and headquartered in Zürich, with a secondary office in Romanel serving French-speaking Switzerland. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes interior and outdoor luminaires for architects, lighting designers, and end clients across 11 application segments — museums, retail, workplaces, education, hospitality, public buildings, sacred buildings, residential, outdoor, healthcare, and historical buildings.

Its product portfolio spans LED spotlights (WEGA series with Art and Zoom variants), downlights (LIOR with Darklight and COZI dim-to-warm technology), large-format pendants (MAXIMA, PLANETA), interior opal glass luminaires (PRIMA, Briques lumineuses/Lichtbaustein trademark), outdoor mast and bollard luminaires, wooden sustainable light masts (Moshi), and EV charging stations integrated into lighting infrastructure. Proprietary technologies include the BugSaver nature-compatible amber-shift system (reducing blue light for nocturnal animal protection) and Darklight optics for glare control. The company emphasizes "Made in Switzerland" craftsmanship, with products such as the WEGA series and Briques lumineuses manufactured domestically. Lighting control is delivered through DALI, Casambi BLE, and DALI DT8 integrations.

Neuco generates revenue through six streams: (1) hardware sales of architectural luminaires, (2) custom lighting concept and design consulting, (3) renovation and modernization of existing installations, (4) on-site installation and commissioning by certified electricians, (5) digital lighting control programming (DALI scene configuration), and (6) repair and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contracts typical. Go-to-market is specification-driven enterprise field sales, with architects and lighting consultants embedding Neuco products into architectural tenders. Distribution combines two direct sales offices with a certified installer network and the neuco.ch website as an information and documentation hub. The company holds Minergie membership for Swiss energy-efficient building standards and is partnered with DarkSky Switzerland for dark-sky compliance.

Name

Neuco

Legal name

Neuco AG

Website

https://neuco.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Neuco AG is a Swiss architectural lighting company (founded 1947, headquartered in Zürich) that designs, manufactures, and distributes Made-in-Switzerland LED luminaires and lighting solutions for architects and end clients across museums, healthcare, education, hospitality, sacred, public, and residential buildings in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

Keywords

• Architectural lighting fixtures
• LED indoor lighting
• Outdoor lighting solutions
• Lighting design services
• Dark-sky compliant lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixtures Sales: Sale of architectural lighting products including indoor luminaires (ceiling lights, spotlights, pendants, wall lights, table and floor lamps, office floor lamps, light structures, track systems), outdoor luminaires (ceiling lights, spotlights and floodlights, pendants, wall lights, handrail lights, floor lights, bollard lights, light construction elements, mast-top lights and cable tension lights, underwater lights, private garden lights, light masts, urban furniture), and specialized products like WEGA spotlights, LIOR downlights, MAXIMA pendants, PLANETA luminaires, and Briques lumineuses.
2. Lighting Solutions & Planning Services: Customized lighting concepts and solutions development. Includes lighting design consultation, project-specific luminaire selection, and comprehensive lighting planning services for architectural projects.
3. Lighting Renovation Services: Modernization and renovation of existing lighting installations. Includes light replacement planning and implementation support.
4. Installation & Instruction Services: On-site installation of luminaires by certified partners, optimal light alignment and adjustment by Neuco lighting experts, programming of DALI lighting control systems, and instruction on luminaire operation.
5. Digital Lighting Control: Configuration and programming of DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting control systems. Complex lighting scenarios automation including switching times, color temperature, and dimming levels for individual luminaires.
6. Repair & Spare Parts: Repair services and replacement parts for luminaires. Ensures longevity and maintenance of installed lighting products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Neuco designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor applications, including spotlights, downlights, pendant luminaires, wall lights, mast-head luminaires, and large-format lighting structures. Beyond hardware, the company offers lighting concept design, renovation services, DALI/Casambi digital lighting control configuration, on-site installation by certified partners, and repair with spare parts. Production is primarily Made in Switzerland, with specialties in museum-grade precision optics, tunable white and dim-to-warm technologies, dark-sky compliant outdoor lighting, and integrated EV-charging lighting infrastructure.

Product overview

Neuco is a Swiss architectural lighting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor luminaires along with specialized lighting services. The core product portfolio includes WEGA spotlights (with Art and Zoom variants), LIOR downlights featuring Darklight technology, HiLight interior series, TriTec COZI dim-to-warm downlights, large-format MAXIMA and PLANETA pendants, PRIMA opal glass luminaires, and the Briques lumineuses classic series. Specialty offerings include BugSaver nature-compatible lighting technology, E-Mobility charging units integrated into lighting infrastructure, and wooden Moshi light masts for sustainable outdoor applications. The services division provides lighting concept design, renovation, digital lighting control (DALI/Casambi), and repair services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BugSaver: Technology for nature-friendly lighting to protect nocturnal animals by reducing blue light content and switching color temperature to amber tones.

Products and services

• WEGA Series Spotlights
• LIOR Downlight
• HiLight Interior Lighting Series
• TriTec COZI Downlights
• MAXIMA Pendant Luminaires
• PLANETA Luminaires
• PRIMA Opal Glass Luminaires
• Briques lumineuses (Lichtbaustein)
• Mast-Head Luminaires (Luminaires tête de mât)
• STUDIO LINE Surface-Mounted Luminaires
• E-Mobility Charging Units
• Moshi Wooden Light Mast
• Yori Evo Ghostrack Pendant
• Lighting Solutions & Concepts (Beleuchtungslösungen)
• Lighting Renovation (Lichtsanierung)
• Digital Lighting Control (DALI/Casambi)
• Installation & Instruction Services
• Repair & Spare Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Lichtbaustein brand established for nearly 60 years
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DarkSky SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent association actively fighting light pollution and raising awareness among society and politicians. Part of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) based in the USA. Neuco follows the association's guidelines and implements dark-sky principles in outdoor lighting planning.
• Hinderling Volkart AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency responsible for concept, design, and frontend development of Neuco's website. Located at Badenerstrasse 415, CH-8003 Zürich.
• walder,werber werbeagentur agminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising agency responsible for advertising copy. Located at Brunnenstrasse 1, CH-8610 Uster.
• Apostroph Bern AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTranslation services provider for Neuco's multilingual content. Located at Amthausgasse 18, CH-3011 Bern.
• Certified Electricians NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified electrical installation partners who perform on-site luminaire mounting and light alignment. Partners receive training and support from Neuco for optimal installation and DALI system configuration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• XAL: Austrian architectural lighting manufacturer with strong presence in offices, retail, and outdoor applications. Comparable on linear/track systems, tunable-white technology, and project-based sales via architects and lighting designers.
• iGuzzini: Italian premium architectural lighting brand (now part of Signify) serving museums, retail, urban, and infrastructure projects. Closely comparable in product positioning (architectural downlights, spotlights, outdoor systems) and design-led specification sales model.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed architectural lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, acdc, Reiss) manufacturing luminaires and lighting systems for offices, museums, retail, and outdoor applications. Comparable product breadth, specification-driven sales, and DALI/controllable lighting portfolio targeting the same architect/specifier base as Neuco.
• Artemide: Italian high-end architectural and decorative lighting group with strong museum, retail, and outdoor portfolios. Comparable on Made-in-Europe positioning, designer collaborations, and specification-driven sales in the DACH and Swiss markets.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural lighting brand with strong heritage in indoor and outdoor architectural fixtures. Comparable on design-led product positioning, project references with museums and public buildings, and emphasis on light quality.
• ERCO: German family-owned architectural lighting specialist with strong presence in museums, galleries, retail, and outdoor urban lighting. Highly comparable on specification-grade LED spotlights, tunable-white, dark-sky expertise, and project-based sales via lighting designers.
• Tobias Grau: German design-led premium lighting manufacturer producing indoor architectural luminaires and lighting control systems. Comparable on designer/specifier-led go-to-market, Made-in-Germany positioning, and emphasis on light quality (high CRI, dimming).

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (Philips, Interact, Color Kinetics) with broad architectural, retail, and outdoor portfolios including the iGuzzini brand. Competes with Neuco in Swiss projects across healthcare, education, and public infrastructure with a wider but less specialized offering.

Regional players

• Ribag: Swiss premium lighting manufacturer specializing in designer indoor and outdoor luminaires. Directly competes with Neuco in the Swiss high-end architectural specification segment, particularly residential and hospitality projects.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss architectural lighting manufacturer headquartered in Basel, competing with Neuco directly in the Swiss market on office, education, and public-sector projects with overlapping DALI-driven product portfolios.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neuco-ag

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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