History
In 1977, LEC Lyon focused all its energy into LED technology. A gamble which paid off when it came to meeting strict specifications for reliability, energy efficiency, maintenance and aesthetics.
After 40 years of history together, we invite you to enjoy and relive the great achievements that have marked this journey.
Following the acquisition of German company .HESS last December, GROUPE RAGNI, the French expert in street lighting and connected technologies, is continuing its external growth and has announced the acquisition of a sixth brand: Lyon-based LEC
The illumination of rue de la République in Lyon was an audacious project given that the street is the UNESCO-certified principal artery of Lyon’s city centre.
And even more so since it was a large-scale private initiative concerning 25 Haussmannian façades that line the street.
Régis Clouzet says:
"The Citadel of Bonifacio, in Corsica, was a pioneering project where quadrichromy and a control system was used on a large scale."
Concepto soon put quadrichromy and control systems to another use by inventing a new technique called chronobiological lighting.
Yann Kersalé recalls:
“I insisted on working with LEC again because I knew that we would transform the object.”
Frédéric Didier says:
"Since we have 7 million visitors every year, I cannot accept night-time lighting that would ruin the building's aesthtics during the day."
In 2004, Pascal Gougeon already uses trichromatic diodes twinned with a control system to create dynamic LED lighting.
The Bridges of Dublin, a first and bold demonstration of LED lighting
"In 1999, Duilio Passariello changed the course of destiny by illuminating the 680 metres of railing that lined the bridges of Dublin with LEDs normally used for marking.” - Jean-Pierre VALANCOGNE, President of LEC
Jean-Marie Duthilleul says:
"We were thinking about what would excite people as much as the new high-speed trains. We spoke with LEC about our need for no-maintenance studs that flash when a train is approaching. The result was both ideal and original."
Daniel Buren said:
"LEC offered a made-to-order product that enabled me to use a different colour on each side. We knew LEC as the leaders in LED technology. They met every one of the specifications and I am very happy with my choice."
At the forefront of LED technology since 1977
Its founder, Pierre Valancogne, was a traffic sign engineer who realised that LEDs could be just as long-lasting as roads, resulting in significant savings.
The LED traffic marker light was born.
Since 1977, LEC has been in constant contact with the relevant authorities about norms and standards.
