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The Largest Irish Lighting Company in The World

It all started in 1984, when Michael Slein Snr. founded the business in Dublin. Over 40 years later, we are Ireland’s largest lighting company with a global presence. The secret to our success? Listening to our customers every step of the way. Our experience has shown that high-quality lighting starts with input from the people who know it best - electrical contractors. That’s why contractor-led design sits at the heart of everything we do. Explore our journey through the years in the timeline below.

Our Vision

To be our customers' most trusted LED lighting brand. Trust is at the centre of everything we do.

The ROBUS Way: Quality Thinking Since Day One

1997
1997

ISO CERTIFIED LED

2001
2001

CHINA OFFICE OPENS

2005
2005

MOVED TO CURRENT HQ IN DUBLIN, IE

Due to rapid expansion LED Group moved to a 100,000 sq. ft. premises in Dublin

2006
2006

BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR IN IRELAND AWARD

2008
2008

ROBUS SALES BENELUX

2009
2009

ROBUS SALES UAE

Exports Director travelled to the UAE to create further opportunities and relationships which proved highly successful.

2010
2010

ROBUS AUSTRALASIA

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2011
2011

STOCKISTS ONLINE ORDERING

ROBUS provide a tailored stockist online ordering system. robusdirect.com.

2012
2012

ROBUS SALES NEW ZEALAND

2013
2013

VISITOR CENTRE

Dublin HQ opens our first state of the art visitor centre, with products on display & a meeting venue for customers & our customers' customers. Our house is your house!

2014
2014

ROBUS SALES FRANCE, BALTICS & SCANDINAVIA

2018
2018

DISTRIBUTION CENTRES (UK & NZ) INNOVATION CENTRE OPENS IN DUBLIN HQ

2019
2019

ROBUS CONNECT LAUNCHES

ISO 14001 Certification

2021
2021

ROBUS HUMANITAS AND LINX LAUNCHES

ROBUS HUMANITAS a human centric lighting system. ROBUS LINX is a commercial smart lighting system.

2022
2022

ROBUS IS CARBON NEUTRAL

Deloitte Platinum Standard Best Managed Company Award

2023
2023

MyROBUS LAUNCHES

The smart working app for electrical contractors running their business on the go.

ACQUIRES FUSEBOX

The LED Group acquires a market leader in circuit protection.

2024
2024

LED Group partners with Oaktree to accelerate energy transition opportunities

2025
2025

ATC acquired

Academy launched

2026
2026

UK HQ opens in Liverpool

LED Group becomes BEX Group

Hello! Dia Shuit! Bonjour! Hallo! G-Day!

We have a network of over 3,000 stockists and 200 employees across 40 countries, including Ireland, the UK, France, China, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Our extensive lighting range covers both interior and exterior applications - everything from LED strips and downlights to emergency and industrial fittings. We supply lighting for hospitals, hotels, business parks, car parks, local authorities, and more.

Founded in 1984

+200 Employees

+3,000 Stockists

Serving +40 Countries

We are a member of the EMDA in Ireland, the EDA, The Lighting Association and LIA in the UK, and The Lighting Council in Australia.

BEX Group: Powering the Future of Building Electrification

ROBUS is part of BEX Group , an international building electrification company headquartered in Dublin and led by CEO Mick Slein, son of ROBUS founder Michael Slein Snr. Alongside FuseBox and ATC, we bring together specialist expertise across lighting, circuit protection, heating, ventilation, and controls. By combining our strengths, we are helping electricians, contractors, and wholesalers deliver smarter, more energy-efficient buildings worldwide

It’s an exciting time to be in ROBUS and BEX Group.
Interested in joining us?

Have You Visted ROBUS HQ in Dublin?

Our 100,000 sq. ft. head office in Dublin is more than just a workspace - it’s our distribution hub, conversion centre, technical lab, customer service base, and lighting design studio. Every week, we welcome contractors and wholesalers through our doors, because we believe great things happen when the right people come together.

Experience has taught us that the best products come from contractor-led design, and nothing beats face-to-face conversations to get it right.

+99% Product Reliability & Stock Availability

24Hr Turnaround on Lighting Design

48Hr Product Sample Turnaround from Customised Conversions

Under 1 Min Quotation Turnaround from Sales & Support

2 Year On-Site Warranty, No Registration Required

Discover What We’re Passionate About

Sustainability

Customised Conversions

Lighting Design

Case Studies

Our People Have Values

A company is only as good as its people. That’s why we surround ourselves with people who have the same values as we do. These core values guide how we work and are at the heart of everything we do.

AMBITION

We have ambitious growth plans. We’re innovative and constantly searching for new ideas.

FAST PACE

We make decisions quickly, communicating positive energy and drive

ACCOUNTABILITY

We always do what we say we will do.

Why ROBUS?