every space into a place where people would want to live. Its
products encapsulate the technological qualities of performance
and aesthetics into a light capable of giving emotions as well as
ensuring perfect functionality and perception.
In recent years, Artemide has explored new boundaries in
research in the fields of photonics, where light goes beyond
the product: through the Internet of Things (IoT), interactive
management systems (Artemide App) and information (Geo
Li-Fi) and communication (Li-Fi) applications.
Artemide’s Made in Italy culture has been its cornerstone since
the very beginning of the brand during an era that marked the
development of Industrial Design in Italy. This is continuously
nurtured by the centralized product development process,
which occurs at the Milan headquarters, from idea to realization.
In addition to the manufacturing facility, the headquarters
in Pregnana Milanese also host the renowned Innovation &
Design Center, which houses the Research & Innovation
and Product Development departments, where the design
phase is continuously supported by Quality and Certification
Laboratories on site. Artemide also owns 50% of a historic
glassworks factory in Veneto. At the same time, Artemide has
chosen to internationalise its production: in addition to Italy, its
production facilities are located in France, Hungary and Canada.
Artemide generates approximately 75% of revenues in foreign
markets thanks to a widespread international distribution
presence that includes 14 flagship showrooms in some of the
world’s most important cities and a wide network of retailers
and distributors, supported by global partnerships with many of
the most prestigious architecture and design offices. In 2020,
Artemide consolidated its presence in Northern Europe with the
opening of a new showroom in Copenhagen. The showroom
will showcase all of Artemide's collections, from the most iconic
pieces to the most innovative systems developed with leading
international architectural firms such as BIG, in a synthesis of
cutting-edge technology and manufacturing quality. This latest
development confirms Artemide's philosophy of offering not only
products but also services and expertise, becoming a reference
point for an informed choice of lighting, offering complete and
personalised support to professionals in the sector.
In line with the Group's growth strategies, the 2020 financial
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year witnessed the development of the projects segment, which
built on existing partnerships with brands, architects and lighting
designers. A conscious choice of lighting, offering a complete
and customised support service. During the year, international
business increased as a result of framework agreements that
involved, in particular, the Retail and Automotive business
applications. There was also a significant contribution from
projects in the Office sector thanks to the performance of
new products, especially those that can be controlled with the
Artemide App.
As of 31 December 2020, the Group employed 652 people, 56
of whom in Research & Innovation and Product Development
activities, confirming the key role of innovation as a driver of
success. With its laboratories, Artemide is a leading player in the
field of light research, contributing to the growth of scientific
and technological knowledge. At the same time it opens up to
humanistic culture with workshops, seminars and collaborations
to develop far-reaching considerations on contemporary society,
evolving needs and social scenarios.
An unmistakable sign of its role throughout the history of
international design lies in the display of its products in the most
important contemporary art museums and world collections,
among which the MoMA (Metropolitan Museum of Art) in New
York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museo
Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica, the Triennale in Milan,
the National Modern Art Gallery in Rome and the Centre
Georges Pompidou in Paris.
Artemide strives to offer a comprehensive range of products
in which cutting-edge technology and long-standing expertise
converge to meet the lighting needs of numerous sectors:
Residential, Hospitality, Retail, Museum, Office & Education,
Public Spaces, Health & Care, Urban and Landscape Outdoor.
The lighting appliances designed, produced and marketed by
Artemide can be traced back to product collections such as
Design, Architectural Indoor and Outdoor, Scenarios’ Library and
Danese Milano, which also includes interior design elements.
In recent years, the collections have witnessed an increasing
integration thanks to an open and transversal approach to
lighting and other products.
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