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How Tridonic is delivering smart , sustainable lighting solutions across the globe
Part of the Zumtobel Group ( Zumtobel ), Tridonic is a provider of efficient lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor uses . With a focus on sustainability , the business has been a driving force in the development of smart lighting systems for over 60 years , and is a market leader for professional applications , including the education sector , office buildings , hotels , restaurants , and retail outlets , as well as outdoor applications such as street lighting or high-bay solutions in transportation and logistic hubs .
While Zumtobel acts as the parent company , Tridonic operates as a separate legal entity based in Dornbirn , Austria .. It supplies lighting control systems to customers around the world , from its state-of-theart manufacturing locations in Dornbirn , Austria , Niš in Serbia , Shenzhen , China , and Spennymoor , UK . We sit down with Richard Strode , Tridonic ’ s Managing Director , and Stuart Sloane , Operations Director , to explore the company ’ s latest developments and sustainability initiatives .
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Tridonic ’ s story began in 1956 with a small office and a handful of enthusiastic engineers who had an ambitious idea to develop and sell compact magnetic ballasts . It has occupied a position at the forefront of market development ever since ; introducing electronic ballasts in 1978 , digitally dimmable ballasts in 1991 , and LEDs that use COB technology .
“ Our route to market is via the luminaire OEMs and more recently through system integrators ,” begins Richard . “ The technology we deploy has changed significantly in the 50-
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