SGM Lighting

SGM Lighting proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of groundbreaking achievements in the lighting industry. Since its humble beginnings in Italy in 1975, SGM has continually pushed the boundaries of lighting technology, shaping the future of professional lighting. As part of this milestone, SGM is reintroducing the iconic Palco series, reaffirming its commitment to innovation while honoring its rich legacy.

A Legacy of Excellence​

SGM Lighting was founded in 1975 by Gabriele and Maurizio, whose vision and expertise propelled the company into a leading position in the lighting sector. The company quickly gained recognition with the launch of the Galileo series of scanners, followed by the success of the Palco, Galileo, and Giotto models—fixtures that became synonymous with performance and durability.

Initially serving the vibrant nightclub scene in Italy, SGM made a strategic shift as the market evolved, redirecting its focus toward intelligent lighting solutions. Through relentless research and development, the company distinguished itself with pioneering technologies, setting new standards in professional lighting.

In 2009, SGM relocated to Denmark, embracing a new chapter of international expansion. This move solidified its position as a global innovator, with products renowned for their reliability, performance, and resilience in extreme environments.

A New Chapter with Golden Sea​

In the autumn of 2024, SGM Lighting proudly joined forces with Golden Sea, a globally recognized leader in lighting manufacturing. This strategic partnership merges Golden Sea’s world-class engineering and production capabilities with SGM’s renowned facilities and innovation hub in Denmark. Together, they are poised to deliver premium lighting solutions tailored for architectural and entertainment applications.

This collaboration is built on a longstanding relationship. In 2004, Mr. Jiang, owner of Golden Sea, and his wife, Mrs. Peng, visited the original SGM factory in Italy—a testament to the deep-rooted connection between the two companies. Now, with combined expertise and resources, SGM is positioned for a future of groundbreaking advancements and expanded global impact.

50 Years of Illuminating the World​

SGM Lighting has played a pivotal role in some of the most iconic lighting projects around the world. From Circa in Las Vegas and Louis Vuitton in Paris to the Sister Bridges in Pittsburgh and The Frame in Dubai, SGM’s solutions have left a lasting impact. The company’s innovations have powered performances for artists like Adele, Metallica, and Beyoncé, illuminated Eurovision, and contributed to the spectacle of the Rio Olympics.

In 2013, SGM revolutionized the industry with the launch of the G-Spot, the world’s first IP-rated moving head. Initially met with skepticism, it proved to be a game-changer, demonstrating that high-performance moving lights could endure environmental challenges without compromise.

Innovation That Stands the Test of Time​

SGM’s commitment to durability and innovation is evident in its industry-leading technologies:

• IP-Rated Fixtures**: Engineered to withstand dust, water, and extreme conditions.
• TruColor™ Calibration**: Ensuring consistent color accuracy for over a decade.
• DryTech™ Active Dehumidification**: Protecting internal components from moisture in any environment.
• Energy Efficiency & ROI**: Delivering long-lasting, high-performance solutions that maximize investment.

With a steadfast commitment to research and development, SGM continues to redefine lighting standards, ensuring its products meet the highest industry expectations.

The Heart of SGM – Our People​

Behind every SGM innovation is a dedicated team of professionals driven by passion and expertise. Many employees have been with the company for years, growing alongside it and contributing to its ongoing success. From engineering and production to sales and service, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the company’s future.

SGM fosters a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration, empowering its employees to take initiative and drive progress. This spirit of problem-solving and commitment to excellence has been a defining factor in the company’s success. As one team member puts it: “We always find solutions to challenges. No one is left behind—neither coworkers nor customers.”

Looking Ahead: The Next 50 Years​

As SGM Lighting enters its next chapter, the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of lighting design and technology. With the strength of its legacy and the momentum of its partnership with Golden Sea, SGM is well-positioned to shape the future of the lighting industry for decades to come.

Golden Sea is excited to announce that, on Monday 1st September 2024, Golden Sea agreed to acquire the business of SGM Light AS and SGM is now under the ownership of Golden Sea. In the coming days SGM will restart trading under a new legal entity, retaining the SGM name.

Established in Italy in 1975, and now located in Aarhus, Denmark, SGM is a well-respected lighting manufacturer pioneering the use of IP65 moving lights before, more recently, focusing on architectural lighting. Both these aspects create strong synergies with Goldensea which is investing heavily in both entertainment and architectural IP65 solid state lighting products.

As a globally renowned brand, SGM has always focused on technological innovation, being the first in the industry to launch all-weather waterproof moving head fixtures. It has extremely experienced R&D, creative, operations and sales teams alongside mature sales channels and partners.

SGM’s unique patented technology covers both the architectural and stage lighting portfolios, and its products are well-known in the industry for low maintenance costs, unique design, and consistent performance. SGM’s products are widely used in many projects worldwide, including Louis Vuitton’s Headquarters in Paris, Le Stade de France also in Paris, The Three Sister Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, Singapore’s Sky Tree Lighting as well as on Adelle’s recent recordbreaking shows in Munich and Metallica’s European tour.

Recognizing the qualities and potential within SGM, Golden Sea identified complementary aims and philosophies between the two companies, and the benefits its financial investment can bring to SGM’s product development and growth. “Our investment in SGM aligns with Goldensea’s future strategic and long-term development plans,” says Christopher Agius Ferrante, VP Goldensea “The purchase of SGM is highly complementary to our existing business, and will help to enrich and strengthen the product range and expertise that we can offer all our clients – for both architectural and stage lighting equipment.

Golden Sea states that all SGM Denmark staff will remain in place. “We strongly value the whole SGM team and are excited to have them on board as we seek to invest and grow in our determination to make SGM sustainably successful” continues Ferrante. From an operational perspective SGM Lighting has begun the process of reviewing the order book which was existing as of the 1st of September and will be contacting all customers in order to discuss these orders, advise of new lead times (should there be any) and deliver other pertinent information. Due to the necessary change in legal entity, all customers are advised that new orders will need to be placed in lieu of the existing orders for them to remain valid. We apologise for this inconvenience.

In the coming days, SGM will also be able to accept new orders for all current SGM products. SGM also announces that all existing warranties which were valid under the old entity are to be honoured going forward.