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OF SPOT
20 Light
TH ANNIVERSARY
TWENTY YEARS OF PASSION FOR LIGHT
Unique design and an extensive range of lighting products – all this has made SPOT Light to a leader in its sector. The history of this family business started 20 years ago in Cisek, a small town in southern Poland.
- Since the beginning, the first and most important reviewers of our new lamp designs have been our employees. They are actively engaged in the process of creating utility models. Thanks to their passion and ideas our lighting products, that are regularly presented at the largest lighting fairs, gain recognition of customers both at home and abroad – said Christian Ortlieb, the owner of SPOT Light. In the past few years SPOT Light has won numerous awards on the International Fair of Lighting Equipment LIGHT in Warsaw. In 2014 the company received a title "e-Gazele Biznesu" as one of the most dynamically developing e-commerce companies in Poland, and 2016 the golden certificate “Reliable Company” that confirms business integrity and timely settlement of liabilities.
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TWO DECADES IS JUST THE beginning…
From the left: Łukasz Cichoń – Sales Director, Bernard Skowronek – Logistics Director, Bożena Piotrowska – Chief Financial Officer / Chief Accountant, Monika Sopałowicz – President of the Board, Christian Ortlieb - owner, Mariusz Cichoń – President of the Board, Bożena Szewerda – Production Director.
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he early 1990s was a period of rapid development of entrepreneurship in Poland, also on the lighting market. The SPOT Light´s story began when Christian Ortlieb noticed a gap in the transforming polish market – the supply of fashion able then spot lamps was limited. He spotted his chance and registered a new company on April 1st, 1996. Today SPOT Light has more than 155 employees, and its products can be found in 46 countries worldwide.
THE RECIPE FOR A SHINING success
First production site was located in a family home of its owner - Christian Ortlieb in Cisek and the staff consisted of just six people. Only two years later the business expanded and the biggest retail chains in Poland became company´s main customers. Over the years the product range has been extended and includes now all types of interior lighting divided into: • WOOD Collection – simple, almost raw design perfectly matches the warm colours and unique wood grain. Excellent craftsmanship combined with the highest quality of polish, FSC certified wood. • BASIC Line – apart from the modern designs like Loft and Future includes a comprehensive collection of classical lighting. BASIC Line stands for individuality in lighting for all ages with an outstanding price-performance ratio. • PREMIUM – a collection combining exceptional design, great attention to detail and
functionality. Perfect for luxurious and extravagant interior arrangements. 2010 turned out to be a breakthrough; SPOT Light grounded a new brand BRITOP Lighting and the company moved its production facilities to a new building in Bierawa. In the next few years another assembly and storage facilities has been built, together with an extraordinary headquarter, that reminds of SPOT Light´s logo. With 2.400 qm of production-, 6.200 qm of storage- and 1.400 qm office space SPOT Light has contributed to the revival of the local market by creating new jobs, especially for women. Despite the growing competition and quickly changing design trends SPOT Light remains a top manufacturer of lighting fixtures. How come, that your products invariably meet the tastes of consumers?
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To the success of SPOT Light contributed its well-developed distribution network. In addition to the traditional channels, such as lighting showrooms, electrical wholesalers and the DIY chains, the company invests heavily in the e-commerce sector, among others in its LIGHT CENTER online shop set up in 2012. SPOT Light has been also engaged in ambitious lighting projects for hotels, restaurants and commercial spaces. Illumination of a bridge connecting Cisek and Bierawa was even awarded as “The Best Lighting Investment Project of 2015” by the Polish Association of Lighting Industry. Thanks to its modern logistics facilities and professional service, customers of SPOT Light may count on full availability of the assortment, timely delivery and technical support. - In coming years we plan to develop further our business, increase production and extend the distribution network. We want to strengthen our position abroad and gain new markets. We will pay even more attention to new lighting technologies, but these are only business goals. Our biggest mission and challenge will remain the same: to provide inspiration for stylish interiors. We want to bring light into people’s homes, a symbol of warmth and beauty – said Mariusz Cichoń, CEO of SPOT Light. •