We are a young Swiss company specialising in the development, design and manufacture of high-quality long-life lighting tools for high-spec lighting solutions. We specialise in lighting solutions for architecturally designed buildings and retail premises. Thanks to our clear focus on customer requirements, we are in a position to provide innovative luminaires and lighting systems that offer great user value.

At our headquarters in Aarau, Switzerland - which are located in the former Bally shoe factory - we develop and manufacture high-quality architectural luminaires in an inspiring atmosphere.

In all our activities, we are guided by the great Swiss traditions of hard work, precision, reliability, durability and safety. By applying our know-how, the use of high-quality materials and close cooperation with component manufacturers and other partners, we are able to guarantee excellent functionality and operational safety of our products. The attractive look gives our luminaires and lighting systems their unique personality. On the other hand, they can be easily and pleasingly integrated into any contemporary architectural design.

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