BDK Luminaires SA

Commercial & Residential Lighting Distributionbdk-luminaires.ch

Company typePrivate
Founded1988
HeadquartersGletterens, Switzerland
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

BDK Luminaires SA firmographics

Firmographics

Name: BDK Luminaires SA
Legal name: BDK SA
Website: https://bdk-luminaires.ch
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1988
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Ownership category
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BDK Luminaires SA industry classification

Industry

Product category: Commercial & Residential Lighting Distribution
NAICS: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)
SIC: Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)
akta.pro industry: PRIMARYBPAMAGAD
B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms
Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/E-commerce Marketplaces & Shopping Platforms

Keywords

LED luminaire distribution
Professional lighting solutions
Lighting design consultancy
Outdoor IP-rated luminaires
Architectural lighting supply

Where BDK Luminaires SA is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Gletterens
HQ country: Switzerland
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

BDK Luminaires SA business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Luminaire and LED product sales: Core revenue stream from distribution and resale of decorative and technical LED luminaires to professionals (electricians, architects, decorators, landscapers) and private consumers. The company stocks 3000+ references with 48h delivery and distributes major European brands (UNEX, Wever & Ducré, Landa, Lodes, Artemide, FLOS, etc.).
Lighting studies and consulting services: Project department offers lighting concept development for construction sites. The company provides simple illuminance level calculations and personalized advice on luminaire types. Technical drawings in DWG and inspiration sketches are charged services.
Aftermarket services (repair and maintenance): After-sales service including defective luminaire analysis and repair. Repairs under warranty follow standard terms. Out-of-warranty repairs billed at CHF 100/hour technician rate. Free repair if estimated cost is ≤ CHF 80.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Standard retail (private consumers)
Transaction based/ take rate	Multi-year contract	Professional account holders (electricians, architects, decorators)
Outcome Based/ Performance	Multi-year contract	Bespoke lighting projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

BDK Luminaires SA product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BDK SA is a Swiss wholesale distributor of decorative and technical LED luminaires, stocking 3,000+ references from 34 European brands and offering 48-hour delivery across Switzerland. The company serves both B2B professionals (electricians, architects, interior designers, decorators, landscapers) via a dedicated professional portal, and B2C consumers through a new online shop, supplemented by in-house lighting design (BDK Studio Lumière), custom fixture manufacturing (BDK Atelier), and sister-company custom linear LED profiles (LDK LED Linéaires).

Product overview

BDK Luminaires SA is a Swiss lighting specialist (founded 1988) offering an extensive portfolio of decorative and technical luminaires for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The core offering spans multiple categories: interior residential lighting (recessed spots, surface spots, downlights, wall lights, ceiling lights, suspensions, table lamps, floor lamps), outdoor IP-rated luminaires (ground spots, bollards, projectors, facade fixtures, garden decorations), office & industry solutions (technical fixtures, acoustic luminaires, office floor/ceiling lights, track systems), LED sources and conversion kits, and management/control modules (DALI, CASAMBI, phase-cut converters). The company also provides custom lighting design consultation through BDK Studio Lumière. Key product lines include the Accoya wood collection with 20-year wood treatment guarantee, MORPHIS IP65 series, BOMA blown-glass collection, NARCISO touch-control range, and designer fixtures from partner brands (UNEX, Wever & Ducré, Landa, Astro, Lodes, Artemide, FLOS, Luceplan). Quick project packs enable rapid 48-hour delivery for villa, landscaping, kitchen, industry, and retail projects throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Quick Project Packs (48h Express)

Quantifiable outcome

3000+ product references stocked for 48h delivery
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use BDK Luminaires SA

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

BDK Luminaires SA technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

BDK Luminaires SA partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

UNEX LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss exclusive distributor for UNEX luminaire products. Full 2026 catalogue available with 48h delivery on all stocked items. UNEX specializes in technical indoor and outdoor luminaires including solar-powered bollards and IP65-rated fixtures.
Landa Lighting (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 20-year partnership with Italian outdoor lighting manufacturer Landa. BDK SA visited Landa's foundry, manufacturing workshops, and assembly line. Recently discovered new stabilized wood collection relevant for Minergie (Swiss energy standard) projects. Products include outdoor technical collections, traditional decorative exteriors, natural wood exterior collections (Accoya), and Outdoor Living Stories artisan collections.
EGOLUCEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian lighting manufacturer whose products BDK distributes. BDK team visited EGOLUCE headquarters for training on latest products and new industrial-inspired metal finishes (rust effect, heated aluminium, acid-treated surfaces). EGOLUCE also produces Newton recessed projector — featured in BDK project showcases.
Schréder Swiss SAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Château Maison Blanche (Yvorne) architectural lighting project using VALINTA SCOPE MAXI LED 3000K spotlights. Represents a flagship project partnership for architectural facade illumination.
Wever & DucrécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian decorative luminaire manufacturer. BDK distributes their decorative collection for indoor and outdoor applications across Switzerland. 2026 catalogue available through BDK.
LDK LED LinéairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (LD K Sàrl) based in Domdidier, Fribourg, specializing in custom linear LED profile manufacturing. Products are made to order in LDK's Swiss workshops. BDK Studio Lumière incorporates LDK custom profiles in bespoke lighting projects. Founders Bernard and Christine Dubey retired; Andy Dubey leads BDK.
ArtemideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Italian lighting brand distributed by BDK SA in Switzerland.
FLOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Italian lighting brand distributed by BDK SA in Switzerland.
LodescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian interior luminaire manufacturer. BDK distributes Lodes products including Random and Nostalgia suspensions used in Hôtel Cailler project. 2026 catalogue available.
OSMONTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech specialist in hand-blown glass luminaires. BDK distributes OSMONT products with 3-4 week delivery. 2026 catalogue available.
LEDESHIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical indoor and outdoor luminaire collection distributed by BDK SA in Switzerland. 2026 catalogue available with 2-3 business day delivery.
Stéphane Davidt'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDecorative interior luminaire collection. Products made to order with 4-6 week delivery. 2026 catalogue available through BDK.
ELESI LUCEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian decorative interior luminaire collection. 2026 catalogue available through BDK.
LUCEPLANminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian decorative interior luminaire brand. 2026 catalogue distributed by BDK SA in Switzerland.
ASTROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical luminaire collection distributed by BDK SA. 2026 catalogue available.
Bruno Yerly — Interior ArchitectflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing interior architecture partner of BDK SA. Led the lighting design collaboration for Hôtel Le Vignier restaurant renovation, selecting luminaires from BDK's range to harmonize with interior architecture.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

BDK Luminaires SA competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer and distributor with strong presence in DACH/Switzerland. Comparable to BDK in the spec-grade architectural lighting category and the custom project consultancy model for architects and designers.
Targetti Sankey: Italian architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with European distribution. Comparable to BDK in the decorative and architectural project-grade segment and in the multi-channel European wholesale model.
SLV Lighting: German-headquartered lighting distributor offering residential, commercial, and outdoor luminaires across Europe. Comparable to BDK in wholesale-led distribution of third-party and own-brand luminaires, plus professional account portals serving electricians and designers.
XAL: Austrian premium architectural lighting manufacturer with European distribution and project support. Comparable to BDK in targeting architects, interior designers, and electricians with high-end linear, recessed, and decorative luminaires.
Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural downlight and linear lighting specialist with European distribution. Comparable to BDK in serving architects and electricians with technical, design-forward luminaires and project-based specification workflows.
Regent Lighting: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of technical and architectural luminaires for offices, retail, and public spaces. Comparable to BDK as a domestic Swiss lighting specialist with professional-channel focus and project-grade product ranges.

Broad incumbents

Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company (Philips, Interact, Color Kinetics). Comparable to BDK as the dominant broad-line competitor whose technical and consumer portfolios overlap substantially with BDK's distribution catalogue in Switzerland.
iGuzzini: Italian premium architectural lighting manufacturer. Comparable to BDK as a featured Italian premium brand whose products (e.g., similar to Artemide/FLOS) compete in the high-end Swiss spec-grade market BDK serves.
Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered global lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) competing across commercial and architectural segments. Comparable to BDK as a much larger incumbent whose product range competes with BDK's professional lighting catalogue in Switzerland.

Regional players

Hess Licht + Form: Swiss manufacturer of outdoor and architectural lighting with strong domestic heritage. Comparable to BDK on the Swiss market footprint and the architectural facade / outdoor lighting product overlap (e.g., Chateau Maison Blanche project).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

BDK Luminaires SA financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BDK Luminaires SA leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

BDK Luminaires SA funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

BDK Luminaires SA M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about BDK Luminaires SA

What does BDK Luminaires SA do?

Is BDK Luminaires SA a public or private company?

BDK Luminaires SA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was BDK Luminaires SA founded?

BDK Luminaires SA was founded in 1988. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is BDK Luminaires SA based?

BDK Luminaires SA is headquartered in Gletterens, Switzerland, in the Europe region.

How does BDK Luminaires SA make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Luminaire and LED product sales are the primary driver. The others are lighting studies and consulting services and aftermarket services (repair and maintenance).

Who are BDK Luminaires SA's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Delta Light, Targetti Sankey, SLV Lighting, XAL, Modular Lighting Instruments and Regent Lighting. Broad incumbents are Signify (Philips Lighting), iGuzzini and Zumtobel Group. Hess Licht + Form is listed as a regional player.

Does BDK Luminaires SA have an API?

No public API is recorded for BDK Luminaires SA.

What industry is BDK Luminaires SA in?

BDK Luminaires SA's product category is Commercial & Residential Lighting Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAGAD, B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms. Its NAICS code is 423710 and its SIC code is 5070.