Big moves keep happening! Signify expands factory, new CEO visits China for first time

The giants in the lighting industry are playing a global game of chess, and digitalization and sustainability are the key to breaking the game

Recently, Signify, the global lighting leader, has released big moves one after another, attracting industry attention. Behind this series of actions reflects Signify’s strategic layout in the face of market challenges.

New CEO visits China for the first time

Deepen the "China for the world" strategy

In October 2025, Signify global CEO As Tempelman visited China for the first time after taking up his new post. This industry leader, who once served as CEO of sustainable energy company Eneco, has made China an important itinerary, highlighting the important position of the Chinese market in Signify's global layout.

From left to right: Olivia Qiu, Signify Global Chief Innovation Officer, As Tempelman, Signify Global CEO, Chen Jie, Vice Mayor of Shanghai, Zhang Ying, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal Government 
Teng Boming will officially take office in September 2025. During this visit, he not only reiterated that Signify is "in China for China" to "in China" With the development concept of "for the world", a number of cooperation directions have been finalized through government-enterprise docking, industry exchanges, and on-site factory visits. At the level of government-enterprise cooperation, Teng Boming made a special visit to Shanghai Vice Mayor Chen Jie to express his gratitude to Shanghai governments at all levels for their support of Signify's development in Shanghai, and focused on introducing the company's latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent interconnected lighting solutions, as well as practical suggestions to support the city's low-carbon transformation.
During his stay in China, in addition to government talks, Teng Boming also arranged a series of itineraries, from in-depth dialogues with the China Lighting Electrical Appliances Association, to visits to Signify China R&D Center and Kaiyao production base in Haining, to observe the source of technological innovation and the entire process of "intelligent manufacturing" of lighting products, to on-site inspections of iconic lighting projects such as the Shanghai Bund and Shanghai Stadium, and to experience the innovative practice of intelligent interconnected lighting systems in China. Every step is closely linked to the two themes of "sustainability" and "digitalization."
Not long ago, Signify made a big move in the Chinese market - the new brand LITEmeta was officially unveiled, focusing on the fields of smart home and daily life lighting, and meeting the increasingly diversified lighting needs of Chinese consumers through a rich product line. Signify said that in the future, LITEmeta will deeply integrate Signify’s global innovation resources and localized operation advantages, continue to optimize the product portfolio of lighting and 3C electronics categories, and create light environment solutions for Chinese families that better meet the daily needs.
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Teng Boming particularly emphasized "customer first" and "local demand, global adaptation" during the visit. China Light Network believes that this is the key to whether foreign-funded enterprises can go far in the Chinese market - not only must they understand Chinese rules require understanding Chinese users; not only must we innovate, but we must also make innovation “grounded”.

Market diversification layout

European 3D printing factory expansion

Recently, foreign media reported that Signify is strategically expanding its factory in Piva, Poland, to build it into a key manufacturing hub serving the European market by integrating large-scale industrial 3D printing technology.
Xinnuo Fei sees 3D printing technology as a "game changer" in the manufacturing industry. Bart Maeyens, the company's 3D printing director, emphasized that this technology enables the company to produce on demand, "we produce as much as customers need," thereby effectively reducing overproduction and inventory waste, while shortening the production cycle and building a more localized supply chain. This model is particularly critical for customized lighting needs and will significantly enhance its "Signify myCreation" brand's ability to deliver customized lighting fixtures.
It is reported that the expansion project will be carried out in phases: the first 3D printing production line is planned to be put into use in December 2025, and other products The line will follow in early 2026, and is expected to reach full production in mid-2026. Once fully operational, the Piwa factory’s 3D printed lighting products will be supplied to the global market.

It is worth mentioning that Signify’s latest third quarter results for 2025 show that the company is facing certain market challenges. Sales in the third quarter were 1.407 billion euros, with nominal sales falling 8.4%; net profit was 76 million euros.

Teng Boming commented on this: "The current market situation is severe, with weak European market demand, high price pressure, and the U.S. market recovery is slower than expected. However, our development strategy focusing on connected lighting and specialty products is bringing sustained growth."

Faced with market challenges, Signify is looking for breakthrough points, such as "technology "Technological Innovation + Localized Operations", such as the three major development directions of "Lighting and Artificial Intelligence", "Lighting and Health and Welfare", and "Lighting and Sustainable Development" recently demonstrated at the China International Import Expo... With the gradual implementation of the new CEO's strategy and the joint efforts of multiple markets such as China and Europe, Signify is trying to open up new growth paths in a severe market environment.