November 17, 2021
5 Big Questions: Kevin Poyck from Signify
We catch up with Kevin Poyck, President & CEO of Signify Americas, to discuss supply chain, markets and emerging product categories.
Topics we explore:
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What proactive pivots is Signify making to help offset the litany of challenges and limit supply chain exposure to customers? (0:59)
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How is the recently-acquired Telensa smart city platform being integrated into Signify in North America? (2:45)
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What has Signify seen as demand for UV-C products and what will the demand be in the coming 2-5 years as we (hopefully) put Covid mostly behind us? (3:52)
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Signify has been among the leaders in providing and promoting 3D-Printed luminaires. What are the factors impeding 3D-Printed commercial fixture adoption and what will it take to see it catch on? (5:35)
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In the U.S., how does Signify juggle having multiple agents in one market representing your company’s products? (i.e. in Atlanta SESCO Lighting, LAI, Ardd & Winter and FRM each sell Signify products.) (7:14)
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BONUS QUESTION: Are there any Signify acquisitions you'd like to announce to the lighting industry right now? (8:55)
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