A.L.P.
A.L.P. Lighting Components is a privately held U.S. industrial manufacturer founded in 1972, designing and producing precision optical components, reflexors, lenses, and LED fixture kits for OEM fixture makers and contract-manufacturing customers across commercial, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and medical end markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersNiles, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What A.L.P. does
A.L.P. Lighting Components, Inc. is a privately held U.S. industrial manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with additional manufacturing facilities in Charlevoix (Michigan), Dickson (Tennessee), and Monterrey (Mexico). The company designs and manufactures precision optical and lighting components for OEM fixture manufacturers and contract-manufacturing customers across commercial, industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, marine, HVAC, appliance, transportation, point-of-purchase, and sporting goods end markets. Core capabilities span injection molding, edge-lit injection molding, extrusion thermoforming, optical molding, optical silicone molding, compression molding, metalizing, metal fabrication, and finishing, all delivered under a vertically integrated model from design and tooling through prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly. The company holds U.S. Patent No. 5,967,648 covering Lex-Efx Light Control Film and develops proprietary optical materials (Moon Glow, Lumieo, Interface) and specialized lens designs such as the DASSL Asymmetric Lens and S22 Highbay Reflexor, and operates acquired legacy brands Steel Craft and LexaLite.
The business operates a B2B go-to-market primarily through regional OEM sales representatives (U.S. and Canada) and a distributor network for replacement, retrofit, and energy-efficiency upgrade applications, with international coverage across Latin America and the UK (A.L.P. Europe). Revenue is generated via quote-based project pricing on components, fixture kits, and full-service contract manufacturing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customer relationships are multi-year and tied to design-in cycles. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification at all three manufacturing sites and IATF 16949 compliance for automotive supply, and disclosed a CDP 2024 Climate Change Score. Revenue figures are not publicly reported; the company is independently owned with no disclosed external private equity or venture funding.
A.L.P. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- A.L.P.
- Legal name
- A.L.P. Lighting Components, Inc.
- Website
- https://alpadvantage.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- A.L.P. Lighting Components is a privately held U.S. industrial manufacturer founded in 1972, designing and producing precision optical components, reflexors, lenses, and LED fixture kits for OEM fixture makers and contract-manufacturing customers across commercial, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and medical end markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
A.L.P. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Lighting Components Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)
Keywords
Where A.L.P. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Niles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
A.L.P. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Lighting Components and Fixtures: Manufacture and sale of optical components including reflectors, refractors, lenses, and fixture kits for commercial and industrial lighting applications
- OEM Component Manufacturing: Custom injection molding, metal fabrication, and finishing services for OEM parts across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and appliance
- Contract Manufacturing and Assembly: Full-service contract manufacturing including design, engineering, tooling, prototyping, and assembly services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through regional sales contacts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
A.L.P. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
A.L.P. designs and manufactures optical lighting components — including reflexors, drop lenses, refractors, and fixture kits — as well as finished LED fixture kits for commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting OEMs. The company also provides contract manufacturing and assembly services (custom injection molding, metal fabrication, design, engineering, tooling, and prototyping) to OEMs across automotive, aerospace, medical, appliance, HVAC, marine, transportation, point-of-purchase, and sporting goods industries, supported by ISO 9001:2015 facilities in Michigan, Tennessee, and Mexico.
Product overview
A.L.P. (A.L.P. Lighting Components, Inc.) is a lighting and OEM component manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The portfolio centers on optical components including multiple reflexor series (S22, S22T, 822, 822GV) and drop lenses (622, 22CDL, 351) for high-bay, low-bay, and industrial lighting applications. The company also produces LED fixtures including Platform Series (Platform II, Platform 352), Square12, and various architectural fixtures. Linear aluminum profile systems (SE2, SE3) and surface mount kits round out the commercial and residential lighting offerings. Additional products include wraparound fixtures (314, 370, 390 series), threaded globes (507-538 series), specialty lenses, and mounting accessories. The company operates brands including LexaLite and Steel Craft, with manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Tennessee, and Mexico. Core manufacturing capabilities span injection molding, extrusion thermoforming, optical molding, compression molding, metalizing, and finishing services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Steel Craft: Lighting fixture brand under A.L.P.
- LexaLite
Products and services
- S22 Highbay Reflexor® Shallow-profile optic designed for use with LED highbays and induction sources, enabling high beam angles and adaptable to most fixtures via a large flat top. Intended for OEM lighting fixture manufacturers targeting commercial and industrial high-bay applications.
- S22T High Bay Reflexor® Optical reflexor intended for use with LED highbays and induction sources, designed to allow high beam angles from LED arrays with a large flat top adaptable to most fixtures. Sold to OEM lighting fixture manufacturers.
- 822 Prismatic Reflexor® Energy-efficient 22" diameter prismatic reflexor designed for use in either open or closed luminaires, suitable for high-mounting heights of 28–40 feet. Targets OEMs serving industrial and commercial high-bay lighting applications.
- 822GV Prismatic Reflexor® Lighter-weight 22" diameter reflexor designed for open luminaires in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, grocery, athletic, natatorium, and retail spaces. Sold to OEM lighting fixture manufacturers.
- 622 Drop Lenses 22" diameter drop lens designed for use with LED modules, compact fluorescent, and vertical-burning HID lamps in high-bay lighting applications requiring low brightness. Targets OEM fixture manufacturers.
- 22CDL Conical Drop Lens 22" conical drop lens designed to mount directly to the S22, S22T, and 822 Reflexor for industrial, warehouse, athletic facility, and retail spaces. Sold to OEM lighting fixture manufacturers.
- SE2 Linear Aluminum Profile Low-profile, narrow 2" extruded aluminum linear fixture kit for commercial and residential settings, offered in various lengths, installation options, and mounting styles. Sold to OEM fixture manufacturers and through distributor channels for replacement/retrofit.
- SE3 Linear Aluminum Profile Low-profile, narrow 3" extruded aluminum linear fixture kit for commercial and residential settings, offered in various lengths and mounting options. Sold to OEM fixture manufacturers and through distributor channels.
- 390 Series Wraparound Low-profile, narrow two-light wraparound housing with high-reflectance matte finish for commercial buildings, designed for easy assembly, installation, and maintenance. Sold to OEMs and through distribution.
- Square12 Multipurpose LED Housing/lens combination delivering exceptional glare control and wide distribution with rounded-square shape for impact strength; IP66 rated with polycarbonate construction. For OEM fixture manufacturers and integrators.
- Platform II WideBay16 Multi-purpose LED fixture kit providing Type V distribution with a main beam of 50° vertical; suited for intersection, parking garage, low-bay, and general lighting applications. IP66 rated. Targets OEMs serving roadway, garage, and low-bay segments.
- Platform II Drop Lens Multi-purpose LED fixture kit providing Type V distribution with a main beam of 50–55° vertical, achieving IP66 or higher rating with exceptional LED hiding power. For OEM fixture manufacturers and integrators.
- Platform II Dome Lens Multi-purpose LED fixture kit providing Type V distribution with a main beam of 55° vertical; suited for intersection, garage, and low-bay applications. IP66 rated. Sold to OEM fixture manufacturers.
- Platform 352 Multi-purpose LED fixture kit using the LexaLite Model 352 refractor providing Type V distribution with a main beam of 37° vertical; suited for low-bay and general lighting applications. Sold to OEM fixture manufacturers.
- CORISCO Series 2' and 4' Architectural slim linear pendant kits for suspended and surface-mounted fixtures with modern, sleek design delivering brilliant illumination and exceptional visual comfort. Sold to OEMs serving architectural lighting applications.
- FS100 Series Standard economy commercial LED strip fixture kit for commercial or industrial environments with technical post-painted finish delivering outstanding light distribution. Sold to OEMs and through distribution.
- KDS 1-Light Fluorescent or LED tube surface- and suspended-mount strip fixture for indoor use when energy efficiency, performance, and ease of maintenance are required. Sold to OEMs and through distribution.
- 507-538 Threaded Globes Threaded globes providing maximum lamp protection with options for smooth or interior diffusing prisms; suitable for hotels, food processing, industrial, marine, and residential applications. Sold to OEMs and through distribution.
- Single Point Suspension Kit Lighting suspension kit with grippers offering value, versatility, and field adjustability for strips and linear architectural fixtures, with easy height adjustment. Sold as an accessory to fixture OEMs and distributors.
- Gripper and V-Hook Suspension Kit Integrated gripper and V-Hook kit with cable featuring galvanized steel cable, brass gripper body, and stainless steel ball bearings, for high-bay and general fixture hanging. Sold as an accessory to fixture OEMs and distributors.
- Contract Manufacturing and Assembly Services Full-service contract manufacturing covering design, engineering, tooling, prototyping, injection molding, metal fabrication, metalizing, finishing, and assembly for OEM customers across automotive, aerospace, medical, appliance, HVAC, marine, transportation, point-of-purchase, and sporting goods industries.
Companies that use A.L.P.
Customer profileSegments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
A.L.P. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
A.L.P. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
A.L.P. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Acuity Brands: NYSE-listed North American lighting and building solutions leader. While primarily a customer of A.L.P. as a fixture OEM, Acuity also operates component-level capabilities and represents the consolidating customer base A.L.P. supplies.
- Hubbell Incorporated: NYSE-listed electrical and lighting products manufacturer with a substantial lighting segment. Comparable as a major North American lighting OEM whose supply chain overlaps with A.L.P.'s component offerings.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Euronext-listed global lighting leader and owner of Universal Lighting Technologies. Comparable as a large-scale lighting OEM with both fixture and component operations across commercial, industrial, and consumer segments.
- Zumtobel Group: Vienna-listed European lighting manufacturer serving commercial, industrial, and architectural markets. Comparable as a broad international lighting OEM whose component sourcing needs align with A.L.P.'s product portfolio.
- Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): NYSE-listed power management company with a major lighting division. Comparable as a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial lighting whose OEM component sourcing overlaps with A.L.P.'s addressable market.
Direct peers
- MaxLite: US-based manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures and lamps for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable in scale and end-market focus to A.L.P.'s fixture business.
- Kenall Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of commercial and institutional lighting fixtures and components. Comparable as a mid-market specialty lighting OEM serving similar commercial, industrial, and high-abuse environment end users.
- Carclo plc: UK-listed precision plastics and optical components manufacturer serving lighting and medical markets with similar OEM supply model. Directly comparable as a mid-sized specialty optical component manufacturer supplying OEM customers in regulated end markets.
- Litetronics International: Mid-sized US manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures and retrofit solutions. Comparable to A.L.P. in scale and as a US-based specialty lighting OEM serving commercial and industrial customers.
- Universal Lighting Technologies (Signify): Lighting components manufacturer producing ballasts, drivers, and modules for OEM fixture makers. Comparable to A.L.P. as a components supplier rather than finished fixture brand in the commercial lighting value chain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
A.L.P. social profiles
Digital presenceA.L.P. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
A.L.P. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
A.L.P. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
A.L.P. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
A.L.P. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
A.L.P. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about A.L.P.
What does A.L.P. do?
A.L.P. designs and manufactures optical lighting components — including reflexors, drop lenses, refractors, and fixture kits — as well as finished LED fixture kits for commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting OEMs. The company also provides contract manufacturing and assembly services (custom injection molding, metal fabrication, design, engineering, tooling, and prototyping) to OEMs across automotive, aerospace, medical, appliance, HVAC, marine, transportation, point-of-purchase, and sporting goods industries, supported by ISO 9001:2015 facilities in Michigan, Tennessee, and Mexico.
Is A.L.P. a public or private company?
A.L.P. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was A.L.P. founded?
A.L.P. was founded in 1972. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is A.L.P. based?
A.L.P. is headquartered in Niles, United States, in the North America region.
How does A.L.P. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Lighting Components and Fixtures are the primary driver. The others are OEM Component Manufacturing and contract Manufacturing and Assembly.
Who are A.L.P.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Acuity Brands, Hubbell Incorporated, Signify (Philips Lighting), Zumtobel Group and Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions). Direct peers are MaxLite, Kenall Manufacturing, Carclo plc, Litetronics International and Universal Lighting Technologies (Signify).
Does A.L.P. have an API?
No public API is recorded for A.L.P..
What industry is A.L.P. in?
A.L.P.'s product category is Lighting Components Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAK, Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors). Its NAICS code is 335132 and its SIC code is 3640.