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We are delighted to share our expertise in the complex world of light. In our newsroom you will discover our view and knowledge from the lighting industry. Here, you will also find updates about the Fagerhult Group and our financial performance.

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Annual Report | Financials | 22 Mar, 2024 | 14:00 | Regulatory

Fagerhult Group's Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 has been published

About UsThe Fagerhult Group is one of Europe's leading lighting companies with 4,100 employees in 27 countries and a turnover of 8.560 MSEK in 2023. We consist of 12 brands organized into four business areas – Collection, Premium, Professional and Infrastructure.All our brands produce high-quality professional lighting solutions and we work mainly on specifications together with our
Interim Report | Financials | 16 Feb, 2024 | 09:00 | Regulatory

Year-end report January-December 2023

Order intake was MSEK 2,123 (1,964), an increase of +8.1% adjusted to +5.5% for currency effects of MSEK +49 and business closures of MSEK +2Net sales were MSEK 2,111 (2,271), a decrease of -7.1% adjusted to -7.7% for currency effects of MSEK +46 and business closures of MSEK -31Operating profit was MSEK 215.9 (254.7), a decrease of -15.2% with an operating margin of 10.2 (11.2)%Earnings after
News | Innovation | 24 Jan, 2024 | 08:36

Flexible buildings - data instead of guesswork

Through the pandemic, we learned that conditions and behaviours can change rapidly. Similarly, the high energy prices last year created incentives to quickly review property energy consumption. Furthermore, demands from employees, suppliers, and customers for rapid adaptation to meet the climate crisis are growing. In fact, the building industry account for approximately 40 percent of the worlds
News | Innovation | Sustainability | 17 Jan, 2024 | 11:25

Three methods to cut emissions from flat panel lights

Innovation is of great importance to Fagerhult Group, as it allows us not only to deliver professional lighting solutions that contribute to better lives, but also to take further steps towards achieving a circular and net-zero business. We concurrently promote an entrepreneurial spirit and individuality among our brands, placing significant confidence in their unique expertise and competence to
News | Innovation | Sustainability | 23 Nov, 2023 | 10:30

7 reasons for smart lighting

We have collected our knowledge around the Group and put together our 7 reasons for smart lighting. In the full guide you can read about how businesses, real estate companies, municipalities or cities can futureproof their premises, meet sustainability targets and integrate with other systems to offer new services to tenants and citizens. Here are seven reasons to explore smart lighting now,
News | Sustainability | People | 15 Nov, 2023 | 10:49

Josefin Unger Belin appointed Head of Sustainability

Josefin has a broad experience from both business, organisations and the governmental offices. For almost 20 years she has been working within sustainability and she has experience from a broad range of activities, including sustainability reporting, and strategy and policy development, and also leading projects and trainings. Before Josefin joined Fagerhult Group she worked as a Sustainability
Interim Report | Financials | 27 Oct, 2023 | 09:00 | Regulatory

Interim Report Q3 January-September 2023

Order intake was MSEK 2,026 (1,891), an increase of +7.1% adjusted to +0.8% for currency effects of MSEK +125 and business closures of MSEK -5 Net sales were MSEK 2,079 (2,081), a decrease of -0.1% adjusted to -4.0% for currency effects of MSEK +128 and business closures of MSEK -47 Operating profit was MSEK 239.6 (218.8), an increase of +9.5% with an operating margin of 11.5
Press release | Sustainability | 26 Oct, 2023 | 16:00

SBTi approves Fagerhult Group’s net-zero science-based targets

Energy-efficiency is high on the agenda to reach the climate goals and the lighting industry has a part to play. Lighting accounts for up to 15 per cent of global energy consumption and by using the latest smart lighting solutions, users can potentially reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent. "We are very proud to have our targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets
Press release | Sustainability | 4 Oct, 2023 | 08:48

EU bans fluorescent lamps: Seize the opportunity to upgrade your lighting solution

The EU has taken the lead on banning the sale of fluorescent lamps. These lamps no longer meet the efficiency requirements of SLR Ecodesign Regulations and the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHs) directive which aims to restrict the use of specific hazardous substances such as mercury. Fluorescent lamps are now being phased out across Europe and property owners are faced with the challenge
News | Sustainability | 14 Sep, 2023 | 12:50

Close to 90 percent of our emissions come from using our products

During our process to develop our Sustainability Agenda, an important step was to map the emissions of all of our brands according to the GHG Protocol. We have set objectives for all scopes within the GHG Protocol (1, 2 and 3) that are in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. These targets have been submitted to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to be validated during 2023 and
News | People | 7 Sep, 2023 | 14:23

Edwin Roobol appointed Head of Business Area Collection

Edwin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having previously held different roles, working in sales, business development and general management at Axis Communications, where he has been for the last 23 years. He is known as a people and relationships-oriented person with strong team leadership skills. For 12 years he served as the Managing Director for DACH and Benelux,
News | Innovation | Sustainability | 4 Sep, 2023 | 14:21

Holistic approach among system suppliers could improve sustainability performance

Together with Swegon Group, a leading company in indoor climate, we at Fagerhult Group see significant opportunities for driving a paradigm shift towards a more holistic approach within the sector. Today, heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting account for 60 per cent of the energy consumed in buildings. Numerous benefits can be achieved simply by integrating a connected lighting and
Interim Report | Financials | 20 Jul, 2023 | 09:00 | Regulatory

Interim Report Q2 January-June 2023

The second quarter: Order intake was MSEK 2,107 (2,183), a decrease of -3.5% adjusted to -8.6% for currency effects of MSEK +121 and business closures of MSEK -9 Net sales were MSEK 2,147 (2,045), an increase of +5.0% adjusted to +0.4% for currency effects of MSEK +121 and business closures of MSEK -26 Operating profit was MSEK 201.6 (186.5), an increase of +8.1% with an operating margin of
News | Sustainability | 5 Jun, 2023 | 08:00

Renovation wave in lighting market

At Fagerhult Group, we have witnessed a growing demand in the renovation market and we actively participate in numerous renovation projects worldwide. In fact, buildings are responsible for 40 % of global energy consumption and 15 % of a building's energy consumption is related to lighting. In the renovating projects we upgrade the luminaires from our own brands as well as products from
News | People | 1 Jun, 2023 | 13:59

Stéphanie Praloran appointed Head of Business Area Infrastructure

Stéphanie has extensive experience from global tech and B2B businesses. During her career, she has held several leading positions in both sales and operations. Most recently from a startup proptech company called WeMaintain. Prior that Stéphanie spent five years as General Manager at Dyson Southern Europe, where she gained important experience on how innovation and sustainability is key in
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