Posted on: 29th October 2007, Germany E-mail this page to a friend

As of 1 October 2007, TRILUX GmbH & Co. KG, Arnsberg-Hüsten, took another step towards sustainably strengthening its own product portfolio, through the continuing operations of DZ Licht GmbH & Co. KG, Unna-Fröndenberg. "After acquiring a 75% share of Oktalite and investing in DZ Licht, we took consistent steps in further expanding the vertical range of the company and can thus offer customers lighting solutions from a single source," says TRILUX's general director Michael Huber, explaining the company's continued expansion efforts. DZ sees itself as a specialist for high-quality and sophisticated outdoor lighting systems: "Since we see ourselves as a supplier of innovative lighting solutions and intelligent lighting systems, DZ is an excellent match for us," Huber claims. DZ Licht has been operating since 1999 under the Italian brand Artemide, through which the Europe-wide marketing was organised. This task will be assumed by the TRILUX Group in the future in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux countries. The DZ brand will continue to be active on the market in the area of products and customer services. Neither company is providing any information about the scope of the investments.

Jointly stepping up efforts on the market

The Fröndenberg-based company recently attracted attention to itself with its innovative products in the LED sector. "By concentrating on the decorative outdoor luminaire segment, DZ was able to acquire in-depth know-how to specialise in this area, drive developments and establish a great reputation for itself," explains Huber. He views the investment as a logical step for expansion in its strategic plans for the future. "We are expanding our range while rounding it out at the same time." TRILUX aims to tap the national and international potential in this manner. "By expanding our activities, we are strengthening both our brand and market position," explains the general director.

Production facilities at both sites

Both the Arnsberg site, as centre of the internationally active TRILUX GmbH & Co KG with more than 1,300 employees and the Unna-Fröndenberg site of DZ will remain completely active. DZ will hire 35 employees throughout the year for administration, production and sales. TRILUX's managing directors Reiner Jürgens and Johannes Huxol emphasise that acquiring the DZ brand added another financially healthy building block to the TRILUX Group. "This shows that two strong partners are able to work together, enjoy an excellent reputation and continue on a good course." By strengthening the overall range of both companies, they promise to continue the intensified forcing of the market.