SGN #28

47 min.

Black Light: Technology, quality and vision of the future in lighting

Luz Negra reveals how they revolutionized LED signage and their own technology, betting on innovation and reinvention in the midst of the crisis

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About the episode

In this episode of Signolia , we have the pleasure of talking with Nuño Téllez, managing director of Luz Negra, and Marcelino González, sales manager of the Signage channel. Together we explore the trajectory of this family business, a benchmark in innovation in the world of LED signs and lighting.

We discover how Luz Negra revolutionized the sector with products that made the work of sign makers easier, always betting on innovation, quality and technical support. We review key milestones, such as its strategic transition during the 2008 crisis to the lighting market, the development of its own products and the implementation of rigorous quality controls in the laboratory.

The episode also highlights the evolution of the sector, the growing need for professionalization and how technical training continues to be key in an increasingly demanding environment. Luz Negra proves that passion for what they do is the best recipe for lasting success.

Episode Summary

0:00

Introduction and guest introduction

Sergio Carbonell presents Nuño Téllez and Marcelino González from Luz Negra, highlighting their relevance in the world of signage.

1:00

Origins of Luz Negra

Nuño recounts the founding of Luz Negra by his father in 1987 and how they introduced innovative solutions such as light kits.

3:59

Pioneering innovations in signage

How the company transformed the way signs were manufactured with aluminum profiles and products that made the work of sign makers easier.

6:00

Transition to LED lighting

Luz Negra bets on LED after a trip to China in 2006, launching its first line of products for corporeal letters.

9:00

Overcoming the 2008 crisis

The sign sector is falling, but the strategic focus on LED lighting allows the company to grow and diversify.

11:00

The importance of quality and our own laboratories

They describe how they invest in photometric labs and rigorous quality testing, differentiating themselves from the rest of the market.

14:00

The educational role of Luz Negra

The company accompanies its customers with technical advice, developing tools such as Ecolet Express to facilitate the choice of products.

18:00

Unique product development and full control

They explain how they design and control the manufacturing of their LED products to ensure durability and optimal performance.

22:00

Recent innovations and solutions for retail

They present new features such as 360 neon and flexible panels, ideal for the sign and retail sector.

27:00

Professionalization and convergence with lighting

He discusses the need for specialization and how sign makers are entering the world of commercial lighting.

35:00

Complexity of Digital LED Technology

They talk about the opportunities and challenges of digital LED, its technical difficulty and the importance of training or relying on integrators.

41:00

Future of the sector and business vision

They reflect on the evolution of the market, the reduction of the business fabric and Luz Negra's commitment to exports and constant innovation.

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Marcelino González

Sales manager of the Signage channel at Luz Negra. A specialist in technical solutions, he brings a consultative approach to the sale and aces...

Nuño Téllez

Managing Director of Luz Negra. Son of the founder, he has guided the company towards constant innovation and internationalization, being a re...

Sergio Carbonell

More than 20 years in the business world, in the areas of point-of-sale branding and online marketing.

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