With the common goal of driving the dynamic development of the market for high quality and affordable energy-saving LED lamps, the Zumtobel Group has concluded a development partnership agreement with the Dutch company Lemnis Lighting B.V. Lemnis Lighting specialises in sustainable LED-based lighting solutions and markets various LED retrofit lamps under its renowned Pharox brand name. In line with the agreement, Lemnis and LEDON will jointly develop a full-line portfolio of technologically advanced and high quality LED-based lamps for residential and professional use. This portfolio of LED lamps, which are designed to replace not only conventional light bulbs but also halogen spots, is to be marketed by both companies under the LEDON and Pharox brands.

In conjunction with the product developments already ongoing at LEDON Lamp, Lemnis Lighting is to contribute its existing lamp range to the joint portfolio. The combined capabilities of the Zumtobel Group and Lemnis Lighting will provide a wide product base for LEDON Lamp's market entry as well as significantly increases the Lemnis Lighting product portfolio in the short term. Under the terms of the agreement, Zumtobel Group companies are also defined as a preferred supplier for Lemnis Lighting.

Zumtobel Group CEO Andreas Ludwig expressed his delight at the agreement: "LEDON and Lemnis are the perfect partners to drive the breakthrough of the LED lamp. Our joint strategic goal is to build up a significant volume of business in the lamp market."

Lemnis Lighting CEO Remko Gaastra highlighted the importance: "Lemnis Lighting is very pleased to announce the development partnership with the Zumtobel Group as a key driver for its rapidly increasing product portfolio. It is a further step in our strategy to form strong partnerships with key players in the industry to enable fast technology and product development in order to provide our customers with high quality LED lamps as a genuine alternative to incandescents and CFLs. This partnership further enhances Lemnis Lighting's leading position in LED lamps and we are proud that our strong relationship with the Zumtobel Group is taking a further step forward."