Lighting Controls

In this Research Note, we examine Helvar Oy, the Finnish provider of lighting control and sensing solutions, one of four subsidiaries of Helvar Merca Oy, the ultimate parent company. This article highlights the firm’s main solutions, its latest financial results, company reorganization, and business outlook. This updates our previous analysis of the company from July […]

In this Research Note, we examine Technovator, a Chinese building automation firm, based on their 2024 Annual Report and financial results, published on 26th March 2025. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in June 2024. Technovator Profile Founded in Singapore in 2005, Technovator is listed on the Main Board of the Hong […]

In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the launch of Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 platform, “a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution” powered by KODE Labs, announced on 5th May 2025. We explore the development of Wattstopper digital solutions, strengthened by the Encelium acquisition, before commenting on the respective partners in this collaboration and the […]

In this Research Note, we examine the recent announcement that Enlighted will wind down operations in 2025. We also reflect on wider market trends for lighting controls and occupancy analytics technology, and highlight previous closures in the space. Enlighted Profile & Closure Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Enlighted was founded in 2009 by Tanuj Mohan […]

In this Research Note, we explore the smart lighting controls business of Plejd AB, a Swedish public company supplying the Nordic market. We explore their 2024 financial highlights, CEO commentary, market development, and channel approach, based on their 2024 Year-End Report, which was published on 7th February 2025. Plejd Profile Founded in 2009 and headquartered […]

In this Research Note, we examine the lighting business of Signify, based on their 2024 annual results announced on 24th January 2025 including the revised organization of four verticalized businesses, implemented in April 2024 and their guidance for 2025. Signify, headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is the global vendor of conventional lighting, LED, and connected […]

In this Research Note, we examine GEWISS, the Italian electrical products manufacturer highlighting the Group’s M&A strategy, demonstrated by 3 strategic acquisitions in lighting and building automation in 2024. Gewiss Group Profile Founded in 1970, GEWISS is the largest Italian corporation in the electrical engineering sector, with headquarters in Cenate Sotto, Bergamo. The company is […]