Oliva Iluminación

When you think about your business, what are you most proud of?

The company has been in the sector for 75 years and has more than 80 professionals at its service, specialising in the field of lighting and information technology, with 6 lighting designers, 2 architects, 3 interior designers and 4 draughtsmen. Present in more than 40 countries. Present throughout Europe, the company has contributed to the industrial and commercial development of lighting technology at national and international level. It currently works with 250 manufacturers and has 50,000 different products, many of which have received international awards.

What is the history of your commerce?

"This company was founded by my grandfather with a small shop in Madrids Calle Pelayo in 1942. He was always tinkering with light bulbs and it began to grow little by little. My fathers arrival was a turning point. He understood the possibilities that light could have, modifying spaces and dimensions, and he began to travel to European trade fairs to see first-hand what was new in the sector, bringing to Spain unique lamps that nobody else had and new techniques. That is how we began to differentiate ourselves.
-Raquel Oliva, Vice President of OLIVA ILUMINACION, and granddaughter of the founder.

What is your professional experience?

OLIVA ILUMINACION is the first Spanish company specialising in lighting solutions. Throughout its history it has become an essential address for builders, architects and interior designers of great prestige. Among its most important projects are the National Library, NH and AC Hotels, the Apple building, Cortefiel, Pedro del Hierro, Factory, Starbucks, BDBA and Women Secret.

How has covid 19 affected your business?

"It is a family business that has its advantages and disadvantages, like so many others, but in our case there are more things that unite us than separate us. We have a very rigorous protocol of action that defines the functions of each of us and in recent times we have worked together to survive the crisis. Undoubtedly, these experiences have made us stronger, reinventing ourselves".
-Raquel Oliva, Vice President of OLIVA ILUMINACION.

What services and products does your business provide?

Our Consulting department is at your disposal. We analyse the best solutions, carrying out lighting projects from an aesthetic and functional point of view. They include plans, photographic memories and calculations of the lighting levels required by regulations. The projects division has been a lighting consultancy for more than 15 years and specialises in integral solutions in which it works closely with the client.