TCI Express in South Africa

TCI Express Expands Operations in South Africa’s Lighting Industry

Cape Town, South Africa – May 16, 2025

TCI Africa, a subsidiary of the Italian TCI Group, officially launched its operations in South Africa’s lighting sector today at the Cradle of Humankind. The event underscored TCI Africa’s commitment to integrating local heritage with innovative lighting solutions tailored for the South African market.

Operating in South Africa for over a year, TCI Africa has strategically focused on building reliable local stock and distribution channels to better serve the needs of local lighting manufacturers and suppliers. The launch event provided an opportunity for industry leaders, lighting professionals, and OEM partners to meet the TCI Africa team, as well as representatives from the Italian parent company, TCI Group. The event offered practical presentations that outlined TCI Africa’s clear approach: to be a dedicated component supplier servicing OEM manufacturers rather than competing with lighting fixtures. This strategy ensures local companies can rely on quality European components while focusing on their own manufacturing strengths.

Gianfranco Librandi, CEO of TCI Group, emphasized the importance of sustainable, dependable partnerships between Europe and South Africa, highlighting the Group’s proven track record of delivering robust LED drivers, LED modules, and smart lighting systems globally. His message resonated well with local industry representatives, emphasizing the importance of long-term collaboration over short-term gains.

Headquartered in Cape Town, TCI Africa operates a warehouse for local stock and services the industry through its established local distribution network. The launch event encouraged open dialogue between TCI Africa’s team and local industry professionals, laying the foundation for ongoing cooperation. Informal networking sessions, accompanied by a thoughtfully curated dinner combining Italian and South African culinary traditions, provided further opportunities for productive engagement.

TCI Africa’s launch was not about lofty promises; it was about demonstrating commitment to local industry service through tangible actions, reliable service, and quality product offerings. This clear message of service resonated strongly, indicating a promising future for partnerships across South Africa’s lighting sector.

For more information, contact Adrian Dalton at +27 83 282 7774 or via email at a.dalton@tci-africa.co.za.

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