Our History

The history of GEWISS is a long entrepreneurial journey that came from a brilliant product idea and that has fed on the ability to interpret contemporaneity and imagine tomorrow. Today, as yesterday, at GEWISS we focus on innovation and development as core values of management, through the involvement of all the people who represent the true patrimony of the company.

Today
Gewiss Group

Group evolution and growth

  • The evolution process begins: the organisation is redifinedinto clusters, channels and business units. 
  • The group expands globally with the acquisition of: Beghelli, Performance iN Lighting, Tvilight, Pulsar Eng. / ThinKNX, Elmet, VERDE21 / Dynamo, VDA Telkonet
2020-Today
Home&Building solutions

The new digital era 

  • Digitalisation becomes a business lever: the home&building automation offering is consolidated. 
  • Launch of the electric mobility platform. 
  • Through its strategic sponsorships of Expo 2015 and Atalanta B.C. the brand has solodified its global visibility. 
2010-2020
Energy solutions

The integration of technology and design 

  • The Calcinate logistics and technology hub is inaugurated.
  • The CHORUS civil series is launched, combining design and automation.
  • The offering of integrated solutions is strenghthened through the development of energy protection and distribution systems, alongside the launch of lighting devices. 
2000-2010
Headquarters Cenate Sotto

The European horizon

  • The technology and production hub in Cenate Sotto is inaugurated.
  • GEWISS embarks on a European acquisition strategy, strengthening its presence across borders. 
  • The GEWISS Group is born, with an industrial and commercial structure. 
1990-2000
Headquarters Cenate Sopra

Strengthening market presence and portfoliooffering

  • Lighting fixtures become interior design accessories: the first coloured range for residential use is launched.
  • Brand promotion takes on a national scope with the sponsorship of a professional cycling team.
  • Commercial presence across the national market is strengthened.
1980-1990
Flush-mounting junction and modular boxes range

The insight that ignites the future

  • The use of technopolymer in electrical systems marks the beginning of a new era, laying the foundations for future development.
  • The first factory is established in Cenate Sopra
  • GEWISS immediately stands out for its quality, research, and industrial vision. 
1970-1980

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