Collaboration in the City of Light By RANDY REID
From left to right: Giovanni Bonazzi, CEO 3F Filippi | Targetti group; Marie Paris, CEO Targetti USA; Nicola Bertini, General Manager Targetti Sankey, Hervé Descottes
Hervé Descottes and the team from L’Observatoire International; Catirpel luminaires light up the trees in the background.
The City of Light provided a fitting backdrop last week as Targetti, together with L’Observatoire International, presented its latest outdoor innovation, Catirpel, at a special event at the historic Musée de Montmartre in Paris.
team. The broad international presence at Montmartre reflected the deep, collaborative spirit that brought Catirpel to life. It was an achievement made possible by the close coordination of teams across continents.
The evening celebrated not only the product showcase but also the 50th anniversary of Targetti France, marking a half-century of creativity, craftsmanship, and continued international growth for the company.
As my wife, Lori, and I arrived, we were greeted by Marie Paris just before the evening began. She smiled and assured us, “It’s going to be a fantastic evening. We’re happy to debut Catirpel in Paris with our French team and our guests from around the world in the magical garden of Montmartre. A little rain doesn’t hurt—this product is IP66rated and very durable in this kind of weather, so it’s perfect for this event.”
A Global Team, A Global Collaboration The Paris event served as a true gathering of the global Targetti family, with teams from Italy, France, and the United States all in attendance—not just the executive leadership, but staff members who played hands-on roles in Catirpel’s development and launch. Representing the Italian headquarters were Giovanni Bonazzi, CEO of 3F Filippi, Targetti Group, and Nicola Bertini, General Manager of Targetti Sankey srl. Alain Arcamone, General Manager of 3F Filippi, Targetti France, led his team, while Marie Paris, Chief Executive Officer of Targetti USA, was joined by members of the American
The garden of Montmartre, drenched in a light Parisian rain, was transformed into a living showcase for Catirpel. The product was demonstrated in a variety of applications throughout the gardens. A dedicated team worked into the early hours—some staying until nearly 3 a.m.—to install and fine-tune the luminaires in preparation for the evening.
The Inspiration Behind Catirpel Catirpel’s distinctive design was the result of a global
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