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Philips and Pierlite Enter a New Chapter with a Fresh Look

October 5, 2026

Proud Heritage. Bright Future.

 

Over the coming months, you will notice something new arriving on shelves across New Zealand. Our Philips and Pierlite brands are entering an exciting new chapter as Signify New Zealand’s key trade lighting brands, and with that comes a fresh new look designed to make it easier than ever for customers to find the right lighting solution for every project.

 

As part of this transformation, bright, bold new packaging will begin appearing across our core Pierlite and Philips SmartBright ranges.

While the packaging is changing, what’s inside isn’t. The products, quality, performance and value customers have trusted for decades remain the same. This evolution builds on the proud New Zealand heritage of both Philips and Pierlite while positioning our trade offer for the future.”


Simon O'Donnelly,

Product Marketing Manager

Designed to make lighting selection easier

 

The new packaging and in-branch merchandising is designed to:

  • Stand out: Create stronger shelf presence and visibility in-store.
  • Simplify selection: Make products easier to identify and choose.
  • Improve navigation: Help wholesalers and contractors move through the range more easily.
  • Build confidence: Reinforce the trusted quality and value associated with Philips and Pierlite as Signify brands.

 

We know customers are discerning and will continue to gravitate towards the Signify offers that best meet their needs. That’s why continuing to strengthen and develop both brands remains an important focus for us.

A managed transition

 

During the transition, customers may see both existing and new packaging in market. They’ll also see refreshed point-of-sale materials, catalogues, website content, training and other supporting resources.

This is a planned and managed rollout, with the transition across our portfolios beginning from October 2026 and continuing into early 2027.

 

Philips SmartBright

Trusted, Reliable, Great Value

 

  • New look. Same trusted SmartBright. Lighting New Zealand for generations.
  • Our everyday trade range known to New Zealand electricians and wholesalers.
  • SmartBright will take the place of CoreLine as our wholesale Philips brand. Lumen select and colour select remain an important component of the range.
  • Wave 1 packaging updates are our existing top-movers, available for supply from October 2026.
  • Wave 2 is our extended ranges and exciting new products joining the range scheduled for November 2026.

Pierlite

Your Partner in Lighting

 

  • Clearly segment solutions across Residential, Commercial, and Industrial applications.
  • Extend expertise further in Emergency, Sensors and Dimmers.
  • Portfolio updates are lead by our strong Pacific-based product experts.
  • Wave 1 is our fast mover range, available for supply from November 2026.
  • Wave 2 is completing our fast mover range with completion early 2027.

A new era for Philips and Pierlite

 

We encourage teams and customers to view this change not as a packaging update, but as the beginning of an exciting new era for brands that have been supporting New Zealand electrical professionals for generations.

 

Proud Heritage. Bright Future.

Signify thanks its customers and partners for their continued support as we bring the next chapter of Philips and Pierlite to life for the New Zealand lighting market.

 

Download Catalogues:

Philips SmartBright 2026

Pierlite Faster Movers 2026

 

Website:

Philips: Sustainable LED lighting solutions | Philips lighting

Pierlite: pierlite.co.nz

For further information, please contact:

Communications Lead

Mike Heyns

Mobile: +61 (0) 400 374 416

E-mail: mike.heyns@signify.com

 

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About Signify

 

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2024, we had sales of EUR 6.1 billion, approximately 29,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for eight consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for five consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.

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