LIGHT AS A VALUE

Light as Value is the principle on which we at GDS Lighting base our commitment to designing and implementing state-of-the-art solutions for our clientèle.

We imagine a world in which Light can be a true value for society, improving people’s lives and respecting the environment.

Our History

IN-HOUSE LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS

GDS Lighting arose from a focus on innovation by GDS, an Italian industrial company that has been designing and producing high value-added electronic systems for over 40 years. With offices on all continents, GDS employs over 1,000 employees, producing an annual turnover greater than 150 million dollars and investing over 10 million in Research & Development per year.

At GDS Lighting, we design, develop and implement LED lighting solutions for industrial and urban spaces. Entirely in-house.

The ability to design the essential components of our solutions in-house allows us to be constantly technological up-to-date, to have absolute control of the production process and to maintain the highest quality standards for our products.

Technological expertise and design capacity are at the heart of our latest solutions for connected lighting, able to become veritable connective networks that can improve and simplify the way of life.

At GDS Lighting, we believe in change through lighting and are committed to making cutting-edge solutions accessible, for contexts in which people and the environment are the focus of urban development.

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+45 years of history

INNOVATION. RELIABILITY. SUSTAINABILITY.

For 40 years we have cultivated a deep-rooted culture of innovation that guides our investments in energy and resources. We continue to evolve to ensure value, quality and durability of our solutions.

+ 1200 Contributors
+ 150 Mln GDS turnover, values expressed in US$
+ 10 Mln / Year Investment in R&D
Global presence

ITALIAN TALENT. A GLOBAL VOCATION.

We were born in Italy and have grown all around the world, bringing our transversal expertise to the fields of optics, electronics, telecommunications and LED technology. This perspective allows us to transcend the boundaries of individual products and be a single point of contact, able to identify integrated solutions and apply them to various geographical contexts.

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Our Values

INNOVATION

For over four decades, the culture of innovation has been our compass – guiding our design and production efforts, our investments in energy and resources and even our evolution.

For us, innovation means living in continuous voltage, powering us towards technological renewal, to search out, experiment and realise the most suitable and sustainable solutions for each client.

GDS Lighting’s innovation is nourished by continuous research and quality experimentation.

RELIABILITY

We listen to our partners’ needs then find the best, future-proof solution for them. Their success is our success and only a relationship of complete trust can make this possible.

We are committed to working in respect of the OTIFNE standard (On Time – In Full – No Errors), to always offer the best quality products and services.

Eco-by-design

SUSTAINABILITY

At GDS Lighting, we are convinced that design can be eco-by-design, thus capable of expressing maximum functional effectiveness whilst respecting the environment.

We believe that technology and innovation should always serve everyone yet also respect the contexts in which we live. Hence why we offer solutions that respect the environment, guarantee its protection and preserve its resources, combining energy efficiency requirements with people’s comfort and well-being.

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Certifications

The focus on people, the investments in Research & Development and the commitment to sustainability are evidenced by the numerous certifications GDS has achieved.

ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001 certification for the Environmental Management System
ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management
ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management Systems
UNI/PdR 125:2022 standard that certifies measures to ensure gender equality in the workplace
EPDItaly, LCA certification measuring the environmental performance of a product or service throughout its life cycle
Ecovadis Bronze certification for GDS’ performance in relation to the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement
EN 13032 standard for Measurement and Presentation of Photometric Data for Luminaires
CTF Stage 2 accreditation of GDS laboratories from Intertek, for all the tests required to achieve ENEC and CB certification
GDS Lighting is part of the TALQ consortium, which has defined a global interface standard between the various devices that integrate into smart city networks.