KOOPERATIVA vod družstvo: Lighting poles and steel structures
March 12, 2026 / 9:23 AM
The company KOOPERATIVA vod družstvo, a Czech manufacturer of lighting poles and steel structures, has for decades been combining technical precision, functionality, and a modern approach to public space. With its own development and production facilities, the company can flexibly respond to the specific requirements of cities, municipalities, designers, and industrial investors.
With nearly sixty years of experience in the construction market, KOOPERATIVA has established itself as a leading expert in technically demanding solutions. In addition to standard stepped lighting poles for public lighting, the company is a sought‑after partner for projects where quality, safety, and innovation are essential. It contributes to many of today’s most prestigious projects — including camera masts for the Czech Republic’s first PPP highway D4 and for the Sellier & Bellot premises, through lighting towers for Prague’s Main Railway Station, the renovated Masaryk Railway Station, and the Solnice–Kvasiny industrial zone, all the way to mid hinged lighting columns for railway stations among others.
The year 2026 will also bring the public a first glimpse of the company’s long term and unique collaboration with the iconic Czech artist Krištof Kintera. KOOPERATIVA is responsible for the structural and technological realization of his designs for the Light Removes Darkness light park, which is being created at the forecourt of Prague’s new Dvorecký Bridge.
EXHIBITS AT AMPER FAIR 2026:
Each year, KOOPERATIVA vod družstvo introduces its latest innovations at the AMPER trade fair. Alongside established product lines, visitors will be particularly drawn to the unconventional and distinctive shapes of the poles on display.
In recent years, our charging poles for electric vehicles have attracted the most attention, offering a modern and space efficient solution for the development of e mobility in urban areas. This year, we will be showcasing an enhanced public lighting pole with two integrated charging ports, a design that easily replaces bulky standalone charging units and enables significantly more efficient use of public space while improving urban infrastructure.
The centerpiece of this year’s exhibition will be an original pole concept that integrates lighting with vegetation—referred to during development as the “luminous bonsai.” This innovative design challenges the traditional perception of poles as purely technical elements, transforming them into multifunctional features within public spaces. It playfully references common decorative hanging flower pots while highlighting the risks associated with overloading steel structures.
Another new addition for public spaces will also be presented at the stand: a flagpole engineered to accommodate integrated directional signage. This design enhances wayfinding and contributes to a clearer, more intuitive public environment. As always, customized solutions tailored to individual project needs are available.
Further innovation comes in the form of an adjustable articulated boom/bracket, enabling flexible modification of the boom’s inclination angle to suit specific site requirements. With creativity, engineering precision, and practical insight, this solution addresses the varied “standards” of different municipalities—whose booms often differ only by one angular degree.
In addition to luminaires designed for the “luminous bonsai,” the stand will feature another lighting pole developed for the Lupa luminaire by Elektro Lumen. The collaboration between KOOPERATIVA vod družstvo and Elektro Lumen merges structural engineering expertise with advanced lighting technology, delivering comprehensive solutions ready for both current and future projects.
We invite you to visit the KOOPERATIVA vod družstvo stand at the AMPER fair to explore new mast types, discover their potential applications, and learn more about our approach to custom manufacturing. We will be pleased to discuss specific project requirements and technical solutions with you.
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