SAMMODE was founded in 1927 at Châtillon sur Saône (88), and soon became specialised in the manufacture of robust light fittings specifically for industrial and technical lighting.

During the 60s, SAMMODE turned towards fluorescent lighting, and added to its range its first sealed tubular luminaire for industrialists who were looking for an extra strong seal and long life.

In 1975, the first “TFS e” increased safety lighting unit for potentially explosive gaseous surroundings was produced by the Châtillon factory. This was the precursor to the current LAMARCK and KEPLER ranges or the brand new SILO range for dusty potentially explosive surroundings.

SAMMODE luminaires were originally intended for heavy industry (steel, petrochemicals, etc.), but they are also appreciated in the agri-food industries for their ease of cleaning and in technical service applications (car parks, underground passages, etc.) for their resistance to vandalism.

In addition, the uncluttered design of the products and the use of noble materials have enabled SAMMODE luminaires to enter the field of architectural lighting as part of prestigious projects such as The French National Library, the Berlin Velodrome Stadium or the underground EOLE RER stations.

Combine robust materials (stainless steels, crystal quality polycarbonate with high resistance to shock, borosilicate glass, etc.) with electrical and/or electronic components selected in our laboratory for their resistance to the worst conditions in use.

Work on the casings of the luminaires to achieve the required performance in terms of:

• imperviousness (high pressure cleaning, marine surroundings, etc.),
• mechanical strength (steel works, mines, paper mills, port installations, car parks, etc.),
• resistance to corrosion (agri-food, chemicals, nuclear, petro-chemicals, etc.),
• resistance to extreme temperatures (cold rooms, founderies, etc.).