What 1000Bulbs does

1000Bulbs.com, operating under the legal entity Service Lighting and Electrical Supplies, Inc., is a US-based e-commerce lighting distributor founded in the mid-1990s and headquartered at 2140 Merritt Dr, Garland, Texas, with a secondary distribution warehouse in Mesquite, Texas. The company sells an extensive catalog of lighting and electrical products — including LED tubes (T8/T5/T12 with Type A/B/C ballast configurations), commercial fixtures (high bay, wall packs, panels, vapor tight, parking lot, bollards, explosion proof), residential bulbs across LED, fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, HID, CFL, UVC germicidal, and specialty formats, plus ballasts, drivers, emergency and exit fixtures, Christmas and event lighting, landscape lighting, horticulture grow lights, EV chargers, and smoke/CO detectors — sourced from multiple brands including PLT, Satco, SYLVANIA, TCP, and Green Creative.

The business runs on a one-time-purchase revenue model with no subscription component, averaging low-single-digit dollar pricing per commodity unit (e.g., LED tubes from $3.98 with 50-unit minimums) plus seasonal promotions and contractor quotes handled via inside sales. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through 1000bulbs.com, supported by US-based lighting specialists at a 1-800 number (Monday-Friday 7am-7pm CST) for product selection and commercial quoting, with same-day pickup at the Mesquite warehouse and Dallas-Fort Worth local delivery as differentiators alongside nationwide shipping. The customer base spans three primary segments: residential consumers (replacement bulbs, DIY, seasonal), commercial and industrial businesses (warehouses, offices, parking lots, retail, industrial facilities), and professional contractors/electricians buying in bulk for installation projects.

Operationally the company maintains more than a dozen sector certifications including ENERGY STAR partnership, BBB accreditation, DLC Standard 5.1/6.0 and DLC Premium listings, UL/ETL listings, California Title 20/24 compliance, RoHS, FDA and NSF/ANSI 2 food-service ratings, UL924 emergency lighting, OSHA, USDA, and damp-location ratings, plus GDPR and CCPA privacy compliance. Leadership has remained with founders Kim Pedersen (CEO) and Patsy Pedersen (Executive Vice President) for the 30+ year operating history, with no disclosed venture capital, parent company, acquisitions, or international expansion in the available record.

Name

1000Bulbs

Legal name

Service Lighting and Electrical Supplies, Inc.

Website

https://1000bulbs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

1000Bulbs.com is a veteran-owned e-commerce retailer of residential, commercial, and industrial lighting products — LED tubes, fixtures, ballasts, bulbs, and electrical supplies — serving consumers, contractors, and businesses throughout the United States from warehouses in Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Products Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (444140), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Retail (High Bay, Troffers, Warehouse) (CRAIAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Outdoor Lighting & Power (Headlamps, Batteries, Solar) Retail (CRAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Lighting e-commerce
• LED fixtures
• Commercial lighting supply
• Light bulbs retail
• Electrical distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Garland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lighting Product Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of light bulbs, LED fixtures, ballasts, drivers, emergency lighting, and related electrical products to residential and commercial customers. Products include LED tubes, commercial fixtures, exit signs, Christmas lighting, and specialty items like UVC germicidal lights and horticulture supplies. The business operates on a one-time purchase model with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1000Bulbs is an online and phone-based lighting distributor selling light bulbs, LED tubes, commercial and residential LED fixtures, ballasts and drivers, emergency/exit fixtures, Christmas and event lighting, horticulture grow lights, and electrical specialty items directly to residential consumers and commercial/industrial buyers in the United States. The company fulfills orders from a Texas warehouse with same-day pickup, DFW local delivery, and nationwide shipping, supported by US-based lighting specialists.

Product overview

1000Bulbs.com is an e-commerce lighting distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products and electrical supplies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company operates as a veteran-owned business (30+ years) with inventory held in Texas warehouses. Their product ecosystem centers on seven core categories: (1) Lighting Fixtures including LED high bay, can lights, wall packs, panels, vapor tight, parking lot lights, bollards, and grow lights; (2) LED Tube Lights with T8/T5/T12 replacements in Type A/B/C configurations; (3) Light Bulbs spanning LED, fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, HID, CFL, and specialty bulbs; (4) Ballasts and Drivers for fluorescent, HID, and LED systems; (5) Emergency and Exit Fixtures for life safety compliance; (6) Christmas/Event seasonal lighting; and (7) Electrical/Specialty items including sensors, timers, dimmers, and EV chargers. The company also offers bulb recycling services and smart lighting solutions with BMS compatibility. Products are sourced from multiple brands (PLT, Satco, SYLVANIA, TCP, Green Creative, and others) and are shipped throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Fixtures Commercial and residential lighting fixtures including LED high bay, can light, under cabinet, wall pack, track, strip, flood, panel/troffer, vapor tight, parking lot, bollard, step, shop, canopy, decorative, explosion proof, and grow light fixtures.
• LED Tube Lights LED replacement tubes for fluorescent lighting including T8, T5, and T12 replacements, color selectable tubes, circline bulbs, U-bend tubes, linestra vanity tubes, and high-output options available in Type A plug-and-play, Type B ballast-bypass, Type A/B hybrid, and Type C external-driver configurations.
• Light Bulbs Comprehensive range of light bulbs across LED, fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, HID (metal halide, high pressure sodium), CFL, germicidal UVC, smart, black light, antique/vintage, colored, and stage/studio technologies in various shapes and base types.
• Ballasts and Drivers Power management components including LED drivers (constant current and constant voltage), fluorescent ballasts, HID ballasts, emergency battery backups, sign ballasts, neon and low voltage transformers, and accessories such as capacitors, starters, and ignitors.
• Emergency and Exit Fixtures Life safety lighting including emergency lights, LED/fluorescent/photoluminescent exit signs, exit/emergency combo units, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, LED emergency backup drivers, emergency inverters, fire-rated LED downlights, and emergency backup retrofit kits.
• Christmas and Event Lighting Seasonal and decorative lighting including LED and incandescent Christmas bulbs, mini light strings, C6/C7/C9 string lights, icicle lights, net lights, rope/tape light, commercial stringers, wedding lights, wreaths, garlands, greenery, battery-operated lights, and accessories.
• Electrical and Specialty Items Electrical components and specialty products including light sockets, occupancy/vacancy motion sensors, photo controls, timers, dimmer switches, power cords, electrical hardware, EV chargers, outdoor power outlets, surge protectors, switches, relays, batteries, flashlights, and plastic/glass tubes and globes.
• Landscape and Outdoor Lighting Outdoor illumination solutions including landscape lighting, bollard fixtures, step lights, wall packs, area lights, canopy fixtures, solar-powered lights, security lighting, and post top lights for commercial and residential exterior applications.
• Horticulture and Hydroponic Supplies Specialized lighting for indoor growing and horticulture, including LED grow lights designed for hydroponic systems, indoor plant cultivation, and controlled environment agriculture.
• Bulb Recycling Light bulb recycling program allowing customers to return spent bulbs for proper disposal and environmental compliance, supporting sustainable lighting practices.
• Smart Lighting Systems Intelligent lighting solutions with smart control compatibility, advanced dimming capabilities, and integration with building management systems for commercial and industrial applications.
• Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire and life safety detection devices including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and explosive gas alarms for residential and commercial properties.
• Clearance and Overstock Products Discounted lighting products including overstock fixtures, LED bulbs, LED tubes, downlights, ballasts, exit/emergency lights, rope lights, and safety supplies offered at reduced prices.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bulbs.com: Pure-play online lighting retailer offering a similarly broad catalog of bulbs, fixtures, and ballasts to residential and commercial customers; the most direct e-commerce competitor and now part of Amazon's lighting portfolio.
• LightBulbs.com: Specialty online lighting retailer focused on replacement bulbs, ballasts, and commercial fixtures with similar inside-sales and contractor supply positioning to 1000Bulbs.com.
• Batteries Plus: Franchise-based retail chain selling replacement bulbs, batteries, and related specialty items to both consumers and small businesses; competes head-to-head in the replacement lighting retail segment.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Large MRO and industrial distributor carrying lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, and electrical supplies to commercial and industrial buyers at national scale; broader catalog but overlapping on commercial lighting SKUs.
• Home Depot: Big-box home improvement retailer with extensive lighting aisles and pro-contractor programs; competes primarily on residential lighting and increasingly on commercial LED upgrades via its Pro Xtra program.
• Lowe's: Big-box home improvement retailer carrying residential and commercial lighting lines with strong contractor relationships; significant overlap in LED tubes, fixtures, and smart lighting categories.
• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building solutions manufacturer (Lithonia, Juno, Holophane) selling commercial LED fixtures, controls, and integrated systems; competes with 1000Bulbs in commercial-grade fixtures via distributor and direct channels.
• SATCO Products: Major lighting manufacturer and distributor of replacement bulbs (LED, fluorescent, HID) and fixtures, supplying many of the same SKUs 1000Bulbs resells; represents both a supplier and a competitive channel threat.
• Amazon (Lighting Category): E-commerce marketplace selling lighting products from thousands of sellers with rapid fulfillment; commoditizes the category and competes directly with 1000Bulbs.com across nearly all product lines, especially bulbs.

Emerging players

• TCP (Technical Consumer Products): Lighting manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient LED bulbs, fixtures, and lamps distributed through electrical wholesalers; comparable on LED tubes, commercial fixtures, and replacement bulb SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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