Acquisition of the prestigious LEC company
Melyn Dreysse
We are proud to announce the acquisition of the prestigious Lyon-based company, LEC, by GROUPE RAGNI.
Following the acquisition of German reference Hess last Decemberthis acquisition marks a key step in our growth and strengthens our position as leader in the public lighting and connected technologies sector.
With LEC,a pioneer in LED urban lighting solutions since 1977, we are consolidating our expertise and expanding our offering with innovative, sustainable solutions. From the Cour d’Honneur of the Palais Royal in Paris to the bridges of Dublin, LEC’s achievements are a testament to quality and longevity.
This union is based on shared values: Made in France, made-to-measure and a commitment to the preservation of the living world. Together, we’ll be offering even more diversified lighting solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers, while continuing to advocate sustainable and mindful public lighting.
Stéphane RAGNI, Associate General Manager and Sales Director France:
“[…] This alliance is a response to current and future market challenges and strengthens our leadership in the sector.”
Jean-Christophe RAGNI, Associate General Manager and Export Sales Manager adds:
“With LEC, we will not only expand our product range, but also create industrial synergies that will benefit our customers and partners.”
Modernization project for the village of Aussois
Located in the Savoie department, at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the commune of Aussois attracts many tourists every year thanks to its authenticity and family spirit.
With the aim of reconciling public safety and environmental protection, this village-station decided to renovate its entire lighting system in collaboration with GROUPE RAGNI. This choice stems from a fruitful previous cooperation and the desire to promote French industrial know-how.
Maurice BODECHER, First Deputy Mayor of Aussois and Chairman of the Aussois management board:
” Today, we’re trying to strike a balance between essential lighting and night-time preservation, given our proximity to the Vanoise National Park. This approach is largely justified for the benefit of flora and fauna, especially as we have observed the presence of animals such as foxes in the village, proof that they are not disturbed by public lighting. “.
The municipality mainly opted for retrofitting, replacing 294 light points over a three-year period in order to conserve the existing luminaires and thus reduce its carbon footprint. Traditional lighting aesthetics VENCEand ROGNACluminaires, and the modernity of the EMBLEMEmodels harmonize perfectly with the natural, authentic setting of Aussois.
This eco-responsible initiative has resulted in significant savings in terms of cost and consumption:
- The luminaires were reduced from 4000k to 2200k inside the village and 2700k on the outskirts,
- Better uniformity is now noticeable thanks to flow-cutting fixtures that avoid illuminating facades and direct light more effectively towards the road,
- Reduced consumption was made possible by replacing 100 W SHP bulbs with 15 to 26 watt LED paving stones,
- 70% savings were achieved by reducing lighting between 11pm and 6am.
In just a few months, the results were conclusive, showing the total disappearance of the light halo that had been hanging over the community; a source of pride for this village of 711 inhabitants, committed to reducing light pollution.
During the Covid period, Mayor Stéphane BOYER experimented with total extinction of public lighting for almost a year:
” Several residents told us of their feelings of insecurity, although no incidents have occurred. When the sky is starry, it’s pleasant, but when it’s overcast, you can’t see a thing. There have been times when I’ve finished my journey by the light of my phone. As a tourist village, we have a lot of movement, and night-time reduction is the best compromise to ensure sufficient lighting to get around. “.
Sensitive to sustainable development and biodiversity, the Mayor adds:
” In this project, we managed to reconcile our environmental concerns with our budgetary constraints, which is crucial. CSR will become widespread and mandatory in the future, so it’s essential that RAGNI is at the forefront in this area. “.
We would like to thank the Mayor of Aussois, Stéphane BOYER, his1st deputy and Chairman of the Régie, Maurice BODECHER, Mr. Laurent FRESSARD, Director of the Régie, for their availability, as well as Arnaud JAROCKI from the AREL agency, who contributed to this excellent collaboration with the village of Aussois on this major project.
FOCALES - 2024
Melyn Dreysse
First-time participationand a trophy in the bag
On June 4 and 5, GROUPE RAGNI took part for the first time in FOCALES, the sustainable lighting forum, at the Pavillon Baltard in Paris.
For our first participation, our Smart City Sales Manager, Baptiste TROIN, had the opportunity to speak at the “Urgent LEDification: can we do it right very, very quickly?” An opportunity to discuss the efficiency and future of LEDs in public lighting.
Julien RAPIN, Sales Director and Partner of NOVÉA ÉNERGIES, spoke at the conference entitled “In what context is solar lighting green?”
Our teams were also pleased to attend the FOCALES Awards ceremony, and to receive the Product Award for “Reducing environmental impact” for our product. VENCE.
Initially nominated for the “Made in France” Trophy, this win was a pleasant surprise, testifying to our commitment to biodiversity and rewarding the many actions we take on a daily basis.
We’re even prouder that this award has gone to our VENCE, RAGNI’s flagship luminaire and a symbol of our heritage as artisan metalworkers.
2024 Invest In Africa Forum
Melyn Dreysse
Partner of the 2024 edition of the Invest In Africa Forum, organized by the newspaper l’Opinion and the CIAN- French Council of Investors in Africa, GROUPE RAGNI had the opportunity to take part in the Energy round table, to which Jean-Christophe RAGNI, Managing Partner and Export Director, was invited as an expert on public lighting solutions for the development of sustainable infrastructures and the ecological transition on the African continent.
GROUPE RAGNI is a key player in Africa’s energy transition, offering robust, sustainable lighting solutions tailored to the continent’s energy-saving challenges.
Installed since 2022, our subsidiary GROUPE RAGNI CÔTE D’IVOIRE is part of the government’s commitment to have 100% LED street lighting by 2030. The LED retrofit project is expected to generate energy savings of 50-80% – a real opportunity to think about how to consume better with less!
As a member of the #TeamFranceExport, GROUPE RAGNI is particularly moved by the words of Stéphane Tabariéhead of the Sub-Saharan Africa office at the Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury)who pointed out that subsidiaries of French companies in Africa have grown by 60% in 10 years (5000 to date in the whole of Africa).#Afrique and 2,500 in sub-Saharan Africa).
Many thanks to l‘Opinion newspaper and its teams, Cécile COLOMB and Ségolène PINTAUD, for their organization, and for the quality of the debates and presentations that nourished us throughout the day.
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CAN 2023 : GROUPE RAGNI lights up a stadium in Abidjan
Melyn Dreysse
COMPLETION DATE
2023
Client
Installer
CAN 2023 : GROUPE RAGNI lights up the Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium in Abidjan.
Côte d’Ivoire had the honor of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in its history, following the memorable 1984 edition.
Côte d’Ivoire’s 6 stadiums, including the emblematic Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, vibrated to the rhythm of sporting feats and fan fervor.
Buoyed by unprecedented national enthusiasm, the “Elephants” wrote a new page in history at this 2023 edition, winning for the third time in the arena. The renovation of the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium, undertaken in 2020 to offer fans an unforgettable experience, has been optimized thanks to the contribution of GROUPE RAGNI, which has illuminated the area around the stadium, in collaboration with Compagnie Ivoirienne d’Électricité (CIE). The group has transcended aesthetics to dramatically improve lighting levels, providing a vibrant and safe atmosphere.
Tertuce LINGANI, Sales Engineer GROUPE RAGNI CÔTE D’IVOIRE : « TheBENTO luminaire is the benchmark for urban lighting. Its installation around the stadium is ideal, as this model combines quality and durability, with its 215 watts and luminous flux of over 28300 lm. “
One month on from the Elephants’ stunning victory, enthusiasm is still palpable throughout the country.
As the country prepares for more iconic sporting events, BENTO luminaires will continue to illuminate not only the playing fields, but also Côte d’Ivoire’s rich cultural heritage.
SPOTLIGHT ON BENTO
Made from aluminum and featuring symmetrical lines, BENTO is a luminaire with a minimalist design available in 3 sizes: S, M and L.
Light+Building - 2024
Melyn Dreysse
LIGHT+BUILDING 2024
FROM MARCH 3 TO 8
Groupe Ragni had the honor and pleasure of taking part in the 2024 edition of Light+Building, the international trade fair for innovative public lighting and building technologies.
This first event of 2024 gave us the opportunity to officially begin our collaboration with the HESS and VULKAN teams, the benchmark German brands which joined GROUPE RAGNI in December 2023.
The many visitors to our booth had the opportunity to discover GROUPE RAGNI‘s global expertise and some of the best products of its brands.
Just like the products displayed on our stand, our teams were in true osmosis.
This edition of Light+Building was, once again, a real success, and we can’t wait to return in 2 years’ time, from March 8 to 13, 2026!
Acquisition of the German brand: Hess
Melyn Dreysse
” Together with Hess GmbH Licht + Form, we will form a leading group with some 400 direct and indirect employees, which makes us proud. We’ll be able to take advantage of each other’s expertise and create industrial synergies that will benefit our customers, our employees and all our partners, enabling us to develop further. ”
Marcel Ragni, CEO of the Groupe Ragni
We are pleased to announce that the German brand Hess is now part of the Groupe Ragni !
This acquisition strengthens the GROUPE RAGNI’s presence in the European and international public lighting market, particularly in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). It also includes the traditional VULKAN brand, whose roots go back to 1898 and make it a pioneer in LED public lighting, road lighting, parking lots, pedestrian zones and public facilities.
With sales of almost 100 million euros forecast for the 2023 financial year, the GROUPE RAGNI is expanding rapidly. This acquisition is part of the French group’s strategic vision to consolidate its position as a leader in the public lighting and street furniture sector.
This union with Hess opens up exciting new prospects for the Group. By integrating the expertise, products and 110 talents of this German industrial flagship, we are taking a major step forward, consolidating our position as a medium-sized company.
This milestone is not just about geographic expansion, it represents a convergence of expertise and shared values. We are delighted to merge our industrial strengths and create unique synergies, propelling the GROUPE RAGNI to new horizons.
On the occasion of this new acquisition, we were delighted to travel to Germany to meet the fine Hess team, marking the start of a promising collaboration.
During this first Christmas event we shared together, we felt a positive energy and contagious enthusiasm among the teams at Hess GmbH Licht + Form. We look forward to working hand in hand, sharing our experiences and contributing together to the continued success of our enlarged group.
Marcel Ragni, our CEO, expresses his clear vision: “Our aim is for Hess GmbH Licht + Form to grow, and for us to grow too. To take our respective needs into account and create quality products.” A philosophy that guides our joint strategy for the future.“
We’d like to thank the team at Hess GmbH Licht + Form for their warm welcome, and look forward to many fruitful collaborative moments. Stay tuned for this exciting adventure!
Marcoussis modernization project - 5 years later
Melyn Dreysse
COMPLETION DATE
2019
Client
Village of Marcoussis
Installer
Stélens
85% savings: Marcoussis takes stock
of its public lighting modernization project
In 2019, the village of Marcoussis, a green jewel in the Essonne region, has decided to step up its commitment to sustainability by launching an ambitious project to renovate its public lighting at 1109 light points as part of an Energy Performance Contract. The aim was to achieve 72% energy savings, a target that was more than surpassed!
Thanks to the adoption of LED technology and intelligent control systems, the energy consumption of Marcoussis’ public lighting has been drastically reduced. The old energy-hungry high-pressure sodium bulbs have been replaced by energy-efficient LED luminaires which, in addition to consuming less, now provide lighting that complies with the 2018 light pollution decree, perfectly sized and adapted to requirements.
“We were fortunate that the client ordered all the modernization work to be carried out in a very short space of time. This approach is now enabling us to achieve significant results and rapidly see a return on our investment.
Philippe BLANDIN, Public Lighting Manager STÉLENS
By refusing to implement a lighting-out policy, the city has chosen to preserve the nightlife of its fellow citizens.
“Switching off was neither a socially profitable solution, nor an interesting economic choice.
Grâce à l’implémentation d’un système de gestion télégérée au point lumineux permettant de faire de la gradation par quartier, par zone et par heure, la commune a maintenu un niveau minimum d’éclairement et a réalisé une économie d’énergie de 85 %, c’est colossal ! Nous avons également réduit de près de 50 % les frais de maintenance. »
Guillaume JAN
Marcoussis Public Spaces Department Manager
In 4 years, despite the inflationary context, the savings achieved by the town of Marcoussis amount to €734,682 for an investment of €1,071,705 excluding VAT, over 10% of which was financed by CEE. In 2023, at the peak of inflation, the renovation will have enabled the city to divide its bill by almost 4. The project’s return on investment will therefore be achieved in 5 years.
On the ecological front, with around 159 Tonnes Eq Co2 avoided, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with street lighting energy consumption has contributed to Marcoussis’ commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Reducing light pollution and preserving biodiversity were an important part of the project. It was this environmental consideration that prompted the town to call on RAGNI’s expertise, installing VENCE flat bowl lanterns in the town center and ATINIA luminaires on the main roads.
Other municipalities seeking to adopt energy-efficient technologies are following this trend, such as La Ferté-Alais and Noisy-le-Roi.
Bruno Charlet, Director of Technical Services for Marcoussis concludes: ” Through this project, we are proving that environmental sustainability can go hand in hand with substantial financial savings. Other local authorities can follow Marcoussis’ example in implementing more environmentally-friendly street lighting solutions, thus contributing to a bright and sustainable future for our planet. “
It should be noted that the commune is taking part in the Agenda 2030 process through the Marcoussis 2038 program.
Thanks to Philippe Blandin of STÉLENS and the town of Marcoussis for their testimonials, and to the Etudequipe agency for their expertise.
Case study:Economic balance sheet and social outlook: what services can be imagined to benefit local residents?
To go a step further, with the savings achieved by the town of Marcoussis, we imagined how the town could reinvest the €206,729 saved / year.
10 000 canteen meals
+ 700 meals for seniors
2 bus shelters
15 security cameras
8 benches
8 fountains
1municipal police officer
2playgrounds
8picnic tables
1gardener
2part-time positions as “ATSEM*”
*Specialized nursery school teachers
Night Lounge
Melyn Dreysse
A COLLABORATION WITH ROGER NARBONI AND GAIA LEMMENS
On November 22, at the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales, we had the pleasure of welcoming Roger NARBONI and Gaia Lemmens to our stand to formalize their collaboration with Groupe Ragni by signing the NIGHT LOUNGE, in the company of Stéphane RAGNI, Associate General Manager and Sales Director of Ragni.
Stéphane RAGNI explains : ” We wanted to breathe new life into outdoor spaces and introduce new functionalities through an adaptable, customizable product. We went through a period of confinement during which all we could think about was getting home. We wanted to recreate a nocturnal soul, to give people back the desire to find each other; to breathe new life into nocturnal exchanges. We’ve created lighting ambiances around a smart, connected and modular support. “.
This brand new interactive and connected lighting system, designed by Roger NARBONI, was presented to our numerous visitors: “I visited cities that practiced extinction and realized that the psychological impact of this practice was strong. Everyone goes home after dark, and people don’t go out anymore, mainly because of a lack of visibility and a feeling of discomfort. We had to think up new, welcoming meeting places. NIGHT LOUNGE have been designed with this in mind. Like an indoor salon, the idea was to reproduce the conditions of a home in the great outdoors.”
Visitors discovered thisthree-dimensional luminous space that bring well-being and safety to city dwellers. Thanks to its almost infinite modularity, aesthetic design and user-controlled lighting moods, NIGHT LOUNGE adapt to any type of environment and provide dedicated atmospheres. This evolving structure is a unique medium in tune with the times.
On the subject of sustainability, Roger NARBONI adds: ” We are totally in phase with the notions of reversibility and reuse. This is how the concept was conceived. The uses of a site can evolve, and it’s out of the question to throw things away. NIGHT LOUNGE can be redesigned and re-customized – that’s the beauty of the product!”
Stéphane RAGNI concludes: “ The association of GROUPE RAGNI around Roger NARBONI and Gaia Lemmens has enabled us to pioneer an idea that is now being put into practice industrially. This collaboration places us in a vision and environment that no other manufacturer carries today. Many thanks to them for their presence on our stand. Groupe Ragni is proud to be working with them to reinvent lighting, demonstrating that sensible lighting also means design and aesthetics.“
Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales 2023
Melyn Dreysse
GROUPE RAGNI AT THE SALON DES MAIRES
FROM NOVEMBER 21, TO 23, 2023
GROUPE RAGNI was once again honored to take part in the Salon des Maires et des Collectivités Locales on November 21, 22 and 23, 2023.
Once again this year, we welcomed a large number of visitors to our stand to showcase our expertise through discussions and product demonstrations.
Highlights
Among those who visited us over the three days were several French decision-makers, with whom we were able to defend our expertise and present our French expertise in street lighting and connected technologies.
Indeed, the ecological transition is receiving unprecedented impetus from public authorities (Christophe Béchu, Agnès Pannier-Runacher) and private players like GROUPE RAGNI (RAGNI NOVÉA ÉNERGIES SEVⓔ).
At a time when the French government has launched ambitious initiatives such as the France 2030 plan, or the Green Fund, which will be renewed for 2024 (a 2.5 billion euro envelope, once again including the renovation of public lighting fixtures in its list of priority projects), the challenges linked to energy sobriety in territories gave rise to some fine moments of exchange during this SMCL 2023 edition.
We would also like to thank Mr. Le Ministre délégué in charge of Foreign Trade Olivier BECHT
The Mayor of Ville de Nice and President of Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur Christian Estrosi
Deputy Eric Ciotti
The Mayor of Ville de Grasse Jérôme Viaud
The Mayor of Ville de Cagnes-sur-MerLouis Nègre
The Mayor of Ville de Saint-Laurent-du-Var Joseph Segura
The Mayor of La Gaude Bruno BETTATI
The Mayor ofDRAGUIGNAN, Richard STRAMBIO
And to the many other elected representatives who took the time to come and meet us.
On the export side, GROUPE RAGNI has been supporting African countries for many years in their public lighting policies and in optimizing their resources.
This strong commitment gave us the immense privilege of receiving on our stand a visit from a delegation of Ivorian mayors led by Mr. Jacques Gabriel EhouoMayor of Plateau, and a delegation of several African ambassadors led by Doyen H.E. Ayeid Mousseid Yahya, Ambassador of Djibouti, through the intercession of S.E. Liliane Marat MassalaGabon’s Ambassador to France.
Many thanks to all our guests:
S.E.M albertus aochamub, Ambassador of Namibia
S.E.M Alaa YOUSSEF, Ambassador of Egypt
Mr. Fethi Ben Habib Ben Maaouia, Tunisia Business Manager
Mr. Nagib KAFOU, Minister Counsellor for Libya
S.E.M. Ali J. Mwadini, Ambassador of Tanzania
Mr. AFETO kofi Aseye, Third Secretary of Togo
Mr. LIHAU MOLELI Yves Patrick, Business Manager for the Democratic Republic of Congo
Mr. Sidi Ahmed Lebatt AMAR OULD DID, First Councillor of Mauritania
S.E.M Mahlet Hailu Guadey, Ambassador of Ethiopia
S.E.M Olivier Rija RAJOHNSON, Ambassador of Madagascar
S.E. Guilhermina PRATA, Ambassador of Angola
S.E.M Ahamada HAMADI, Ambassador of the Comoros
S.E.M Rodolphe ADADA, Ambassador of Congo
S.E. M Vijayen VALAYDON, Ambassador of Mauritius