The history of lighting production in Poland dates back to 1922. The production of Philips light bulbs began in Warsaw already before World War II. After the war, the plant was nationalised, but this was not the end of the history of Philips in Poland. In 1958, the Municipal Economic Planning Committee decided to create the Lumen plant in Piła. And that is how Piła became the place in Poland known for the production of light bulbs. These associations are still alive in the memories of many Poles. In 1975, the plant underwent a transformation. It was renamed Polam Piła, and a new brand, PILA, was created. After the political transformation in 1991, Philips returned to Poland after a long absence, conducting one of the first large privatisation projects. The acquisition of the plant in Piła was an opportunity for the development of the Polish lighting industry. The influx of capital and technology from the West enabled the creation of the biggest lighting production plant in that region of Europe.
The factory in Piła currently employs thousands of people who make both light sources and luminaires.
In 2018, Philips Lighting Poland changed its name to Signify Poland. The name Philips remained as a lighting brand owned by the Signify brand, which has been joined by a second brand – PILA. PILA products are an economical option for customers who appreciate the quality of the Philips brand. They have been designed by the same team of engineers as Philips products, and they undergo the same restrictive quality tests.
Below, we have provided a brief description of PILA products:
PILA Highbay luminaires
PILA Highbay luminaires are mainly intended for warehouses and production plants. Thanks to robust design and IP65 protection rating, the luminaires are suitable for operation in heavy-duty applications. The single hanger with a mounting hook supplied with the luminaire enables easy and trouble-free installation. The product is available with 2 wattage levels: 150 W and 200 W, with a high luminous flux of 15,000 lm and 20,000 lm, respectively, which enables appropriate illumination of surfaces even from large heights. The colour rendering index CRI 80 and colour temperature of 4000 K ensure a good quality of light. The product is also supplied with an IP68 connector, which enables a tightly sealed connection of the luminaire to the power source.
PILA floodlights
PILA floodlights are a group of luminaires with a wide range of applications. They are available with 6 wattage levels (from 10 W to 200 W) and 2 colour temperatures (3000 K and 4000 K). Some versions are also equipped with a motion detector. Thanks to the IP65 protection rating, the luminaires can be used in outdoor conditions and in industrial buildings or warehouses. Thanks to the luminous flux range from 950 lm to 19,000 lm, customers can find a suitable luminaire for various applications. The position of the luminaire is adjustable, and the luminaire is easy to install, which ensures a wide range of possible uses – from professional applications to home uses: lighting for the garden, garage entrance or another part of the estate.
Waterproof PILA luminaires
Waterproof PILA luminaires are a reliable choice suitable for many industrial applications, such as garages, warehouses or production areas. The WT008C luminaire is available in 3 lengths: 600 mm, 1200 mm and 1500 mm and with 3 luminous flux levels: 2000 lm, 4000 lm and 6000 lm, which means that suitable luminaires can be found for a specific application. The polycarbonate housing and high protection rating of IP65 and IK08 in combination with a wide operating temperature range (from -20°C to +30°C) make this luminaire group suitable also for the most demanding operating conditions. The adjustable distance between the brackets and the click-mounting system of the luminaire in the bracket enable quick and easy installation. The luminaires can be surface-mounted or suspended using the brackets enclosed with the set. Also available with through wiring!
PILA wall-mounted luminaires
PILA wall-mounted luminaires WL007C may be installed both on the wall and on the ceiling. Available with protection rating of IP54. With a wattage of 12 W, 15 W or 20 W and luminous flux of 1000 lm, 1300 lm, 1600 lm the luminaires can be used in places such as corridors, staircases or building entrances. There is also a version with a motion detector available!
PILA light batten is a strip luminaire with a length of 1.2 m and a luminous flux of 3000 lm. It can be installed on the wall or ceiling. The neat-looking and durable polycarbonate housing make it strong and durable. It will be an excellent choice for general industrial applications to illuminate garages, warehouses and shelving and wherever a high protection rating is not required.
PILA panel
PILA panels are used in offices, fitness studios or small stores. Thanks to their suitability for installation in modular ceilings, plasterboard ceilings, surface mounting or suspended installation and the availability of 2 different sizes (30×30 cm and 60×60 cm), the luminaires can be used in a wide range of places. The luminous flux of 1200 lm for the small luminaire and the flux of 3200 lm for the bigger luminaire with a good colour rendering index of CRI 80 and a colour temperature of 4000 K make this luminaire even more versatile.
PILA LEDspots
PILA Led Spot SL252 come in 2 versions: 2700 K and 4000 K. These versions emits luminous flux of 290 lm and 300 lm, respectively. The housing of the luminaire is made of polycarbonate, and it enables an adjustment of the spotlight angle.
PILA downlights
PILA downlight luminaires come in two wattage versions: 14 W and 22.5 W and two colour temperatures: 3000 K and 4000 K. Thanks to the compact sizes of the luminaire, they can be easily installed in suspended ceilings even in places where the amount of space above the luminaire is limited. The luminous flux of up to 2200 lm and a good colour rendering index CRI 80 enable the use of the luminaire in many areas such as toilets, corridors or locker rooms.
PILA luminaires ensure good lighting and electrical performance, enabling appropriate illumination while providing significant electricity savings in comparison with conventional light sources. The service life of PILA luminaires is also much longer than with conventional solutions.
Author: Michał Dziedzicki
Product Manager, Signify