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
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” 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
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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
Ambition Africa
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THE GROUPE RAGNI AT AMBITION AFRICA
OCTOBER 17 AND 18
On October 17 and 18, the GROUPE RAGNI participated in and sponsored Ambition Africa, held at the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty in Paris.
Jean-Christophe RAGNI, our General Manager & Export Manager, took part in the “African Cities: Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility” round table, alongside Johnson SAKAJA, Governor of Nairobi, Cécile CAMILLI, Société Générale’s Global Head of Development & Structured Export Finance, and Dr Gérémie SOLLE, First Deputy Mayor of Douala.
We’ve been present on the African continent for almost 30 years, notably in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, where we opened two subsidiaries in 2022, and also in Benin and Gabon, where we enjoy an exclusive foothold. Our mindset has always been to pursue a development strategy in collaboration with our local partners.
It is through this strong cooperation that we train and support national employees who are actively working to improve their country’s public lighting services, as Africa today is clearly demonstrating its desire to develop its infrastructures. As designers and integrators of end-to-end solutions, we aim to support this ambition by helping decision-makers implement their national public policy on public lighting, offering them a range of products and services perfectly suited to the challenges facing their region. It is this expertise that has enabled us to carry out major projects in Senegal (36,000 light points for ANER), Benin (Boulevard de la Marina in Cotonou with 1,200 luminaires on the city’s main thoroughfare and more than 1,500 others in various zones), Gabon, where we have installed more than 11,000 light points over the last ten years, as well as in Côte d’Ivoire (Grand Bassam, Boulevard de Marseille and Plateau in Abidjan and Bingerville) and Cameroon.
Rebuild Ukraine
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GROUPE RAGNI AND EKTA'S ATTENDANCE
14-15 NOVEMBER 2023
At the Rebuild Ukraine trade fair held in Warsaw, Poland, on November 14 and 15, 2023, the RAGNI GROUP and its Ukrainian partner EKTA were present, along with an entire French delegation led by Business France, to support Ukraine’s reconstruction project.
Since 2019, the GROUPE RAGNI has undertaken a number of sales and partnership initiatives in the Ukrainian market, identified as a high-potential market for grid-connected and stand-alone solar street lighting subjects. Following a business event organized by Business France in 2019, GROUPE RAGNI collaborated with EST Expansion, a company based in Ukraine and France, and carried out market research in this country. This study has confirmed the necessity of developping a business in the area. In January 2020, the Group carried out a prospecting mission in Kyiv with the aim of establishing a partnership, and initiating the beginnings of discussions on the possibility of local assembly of the Group’s products. These various initiatives have led to a partnership with EKTA, whose aim is to develop its street lighting market. Since then, EKTA and GROUPE RAGNI have been working to analyze product ranges, market needs and costs. RAGNI and EKTA is at the disposal of the Ukrainian and French authorities to provide street lighting solutions in the current context of wartime resilience of Ukrainian territories and future reconstruction.
We were delighted to be able to take part in this event and to exchange ideas with our many European visitors.
