unex lighting AG

Name

unex lighting AG

Legal name

unex lighting AG

Website

https://unex-lighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

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 Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• LED lighting fixtures
• LED profile systems
• LED drivers and controls
• Architectural lighting design
• Custom LED assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Luminaires and Fixtures: Sale of finished LED luminaires including downlights, surface-mounted lights, floor standing lamps, outdoor luminaires, and specialized industrial lighting
2. LED Components: Sale of LED modules, flexible strip lights, LED drivers, control systems, and accessories for professional installations
3. Custom Assembly Services: Custom configuration and assembly of LED products in company's own Zurich workshop, providing tailored lighting solutions
4. Lighting Planning and Consultation: Advisory services for LED lighting concepts and intelligent lighting designs for the Swiss market

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

unex lighting AG manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of LED lighting products including finished luminaires (floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, recessed downlights, outdoor bollards, wet-area industrial luminaires), modular LED profile systems, LED modules, flexible strip lights, LED drivers, and smart lighting controls. The company operates its own production workshop in Zurich for custom assembly (Konfektionierung) and serves the Swiss market through its own e-commerce shop, B2B dealer network, and exclusive distribution partners BDK SA and LDK Sàrl in French-speaking Switzerland.

Product overview

unex lighting AG is a Swiss LED lighting manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of luminaires, LED components, and lighting control systems. The core product lines include Profil-Systeme (modular profile systems), LED-Module, Flexible Bandleuchten (flexible strips), and diverse Leuchten (luminaires) categories including floor lamps (Nivo), ceiling fixtures (Delight Next), recessed downlights (RIDL 600 Flat), outdoor bollards (Vira), and wet-area luminaires (Ruggy). Supporting infrastructure includes Konstantstrom-Treiber (constant current LED drivers) ranging 3W-40W with various dimming protocols, and a comprehensive Steuerungen (controls) ecosystem supporting DALI, DALI 2, Casambi, ZigBee, and Radio protocols through Steuermodule (control modules), Drehregler (rotary controllers), and wireless devices. The company operates its own production workshop in Zurich for custom assembly (Konfektionierung) and distributes via B2B webshop with dealer registration. The Retrix LED Retrofit Line provides certified conversion sets for upgrading existing fluorescent installations to LED.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lifespan up to 50,000 hours at L70/B50 or L80/B10 specifications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BDK SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Swiss Romandie (French-speaking Switzerland) handling luminaires and lighting products. Customers in this region are directed to contact BDK SA directly for product purchases. This partnership ensures market coverage for the French-speaking portion of the Swiss market.
• LDK SàrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for profile systems (Profil-Systeme) in Swiss Romandie (French-speaking Switzerland). Handles sales of LED profile systems and related components in the French-speaking region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• iGuzzini: Italian premium architectural lighting (now part of Fagerhult Group). Competes with unex on high-end architectural and museum-grade projects across the DACH region.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting major (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic). Overlaps heavily in commercial/industrial/office LEDs and competes with unex at the high end of the same Swiss projects.
• Tridonic: Zumtobel-group LED driver and control technology brand. Direct overlap with unex's LED driver and DALI/Casambi control module portfolio, particularly in Swiss commercial projects.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (Philips, Interact). Sells the full LED portfolio through the same Swiss wholesalers and competes directly with unex's commercial and industrial lines on price and scale.

Direct peers

• RIBAG: Swiss designer and manufacturer of architectural LED luminaires with proprietary light-engine technology. Comparable in premium Swiss positioning, project references, and integrated LED ecosystem.
• XAL: Austrian premium lighting manufacturer offering full LED ecosystem (luminaires, drivers, controls) with strong DACH presence. Most direct scale-comparable peer to unex's full-stack model.
• Delta Light: Belgian premium architectural LED luminaire maker with strong presence in DACH and Switzerland. Comparable in architectural focus, project-based specification selling, and custom solutions.
• BEGA: German outdoor lighting specialist with very high-quality bollard and pole luminaire range. Direct competitor to unex's Vira outdoor family in the Swiss premium outdoor segment.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural downlight and linear LED specialist. Comparable in recessed downlight (RIDL 600 Flat) and profile/linear systems competing for the same architectural specifications.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss premium manufacturer of architectural and office luminaires with deep DACH roots. Directly comparable to unex in commercial/office product mix, Swiss regulatory focus, and project-based channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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