What Grote Industries does

Grote Industries is a 125-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems headquartered in Madison, Indiana, with global operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and China. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of LED and incandescent lighting products, electrical connection components, and circuit protection devices for commercial vehicles, trailers, agricultural equipment, construction and mining machinery, emergency vehicles, and recreational/off-road applications. Core product categories include white light (work, forward, and task lighting featuring the Trilliant and e Series LED work lamps), signal lighting (stop tail turn lights, clearance markers, license/backup lights), warning and hazard products (beacons, light bars, directional warning lights, audible devices), fuse and circuit protection, and electrical connections. Proprietary technology platforms include XTL ultra-thin flexible LED strips, HINVII WorkShield warning light systems, heated LED headlights with de-icing capability, and the 4SEE Smart Trailer System for connected fleet visibility and sensor-based monitoring. The wholly-owned Star Safety Technologies sub-brand extends the portfolio into beacons, sirens, and traffic safety equipment.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market model spanning OEM partnerships with vehicle and equipment manufacturers and a multi-tiered aftermarket distribution network. Distribution channels include regional aftermarket distributors serving maintenance and repair customers, direct enterprise sales to fleet owners and managers, OEM embedded supply agreements, and the G24/7 e-commerce storefront for direct purchases. Marketing relies on a multilingual digital presence (English, French, German, Spanish), trade show participation, a mobile Safety Circuit Roadshow demonstration platform, and an online competitive interchange tool for cross-brand product specification. The company holds extensive regulatory certifications including FMVSS 125, SAE J595/J575/J774c/J943a, CE, RoHS, FCC, ECE R10, ECE R23, and CISPR 25 Class 4, which are required for safety-critical automotive lighting.

Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The company employs 1,001-5,000 people globally and serves twelve distinct vertical segments from heavy-duty trucking to specialty equipment, suggesting meaningful revenue diversification. Leadership includes President and CEO Dominic Grote of the founding family, with the company recently investing in senior leadership capacity (April 2026 VP HR promotion) to support continued global expansion. Grote operates as an independent, privately held entity with no disclosed institutional investors or public listing.

Name

Grote Industries

Legal name

Grote Industries

Website

https://grote.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Grote Industries is a 125-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of LED vehicle lighting, electrical connections, and safety systems serving heavy-duty trucking, trailers, agriculture, construction, emergency, and off-road vehicle markets globally through OEM partnerships and aftermarket distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Lighting and Electrical Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Lighting & Visibility Products Manufacturing (Bulbs/LED Kits/Headlamps/Mirrors/Cameras) (IMACANAG)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle lighting
• LED work lamps
• Truck trailer lights
• Vehicle electrical components
• Heavy duty safety systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Lighting Products: Sale of LED and incandescent lighting products for commercial vehicles, trailers, agricultural equipment, construction vehicles, and specialty vehicles. Products include white lights, signal lighting, warning and hazard lights.
2. Electrical Components: Sale of electrical connection products, fuse and circuit protection, wire and cable, battery connectors, and switches for vehicle electrical systems.
3. Aftermarket and OEM Sales: Products sold both through aftermarket distribution channels and directly to OEM manufacturers for vehicle original equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grote Industries manufactures and markets a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle lighting, electrical, and safety system products for commercial vehicles, trailers, agricultural, construction, mining, and emergency equipment. Core offerings include LED work lamps, forward lighting (headlights), signal lighting (stop/tail/turn, clearance markers, license lights), warning and hazard products (beacons, light bars, directional warning lights), trailer and electrical connection components, and fuse/circuit protection devices. The company sells via OEM partnerships, aftermarket distributors, direct fleet sales, and a proprietary G24/7 e-commerce platform, with proprietary technology platforms including XTL flexible LED strips, HINVII WorkShield warning lights, and the 4SEE Smart Trailer System.

Product overview

Grote Industries is a family-owned manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle lighting and safety systems, electrical connections, and circuit protection products. The core product lines include White Light products (work lighting, forward lighting, task lighting featuring Trilliant and e Series LED work lamps), Signal Lighting (stop tail turn lights, clearance marker lights, license/backup lights, RV/marine/utility lights), Warning & Hazard products (beacons, light bars, directional warning lights, flashers, audible devices), and Fuse & Circuit Protection (fuses, fuse holders, fuse panels, circuit breakers). Additional offerings include Electrical Connections (trailer connectors, air products, wire/cable, terminals, switches), XTL LED Technology flexible lighting strips, and the 4SEE Smart Trailer System for connected fleet visibility. The company also operates Star Safety Technologies as a safety-focused sub-brand. Products serve diverse markets including heavy-duty trucks, trailers, agriculture, mining, construction, emergency vehicles, and recreational/off-road applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Star Safety Technologies: A sub-brand of Grote Industries offering safety-focused products including beacons, directional warning lights, traffic safety equipment, light bars, sirens, backup alarms, brackets, and accessories for emergency and safety vehicle applications.
• Hi Count®
• SuperNova®
• MicroNova®
• NexGen™
• Trilliant®
• BriteZone®
• XTL®
• HINVII®
• 4SEE®
• Grote Select™

Products and services

• e Series LED Work Lamps Versatile LED work lamps available in multiple series (e90, e94, e100, e110, e140R) with various lumens outputs, mounting types, and light patterns for demanding work applications including off-highway, construction, agriculture, mining, and emergency vehicles.
• Trilliant LED Work Lights (Cube and T26) Trilliant Cube and T26 LED work lights featuring Grote's signature White Light color temperature with up to 1800 lumens, designed for combines, sprayers, logging vehicles, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles.
• LED Sealed Beam Headlights (with Heated options) LED headlights with heated (de-icing) options for forward lighting applications including 4\" x 6\" heated LED high beam variants, used on heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles.
• LED Off-Road Light Bars Off-road LED light bars in various sizes (10\", 20\", 30\") for driving lights, fog lights, and sport/utility applications on recreational vehicles, ATVs, and off-road vehicles.
• Stop Tail Turn LED Lights (SuperNova, NexGen, Hi Count, Heated All-Weather) Long-lasting LED stop tail turn lights with 10-diode pattern including SuperNova, NexGen, and Hi Count product lines, plus heated all-weather variants and agricultural/off-highway specific models, all available in 4\", 6\", and 7\" sizes for heavy-duty truck and trailer applications.
• LED Clearance Marker Lights (MicroNova) LED clearance marker lights in multiple sizes (1\", 2\", 2.5\", 3\") featuring dot-style, Slim-Line, and beeHIVE configurations for vehicle identification and side marker functions.
• MicroNova LED License Lights Multi-volt LED license plate lights with various mounting options including vertical mount and horizontal mount configurations for license plate illumination on commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Submersible LED Trailer Lighting Kits Submersible LED trailer lighting kits built to withstand salt water and harsh conditions for RV, marine, and utility trailer applications.
• Replacement LED Bulbs LED replacement bulbs for incandescent lights including bayonet base, festoon base, and wedge base options in various industry standard numbers for retrofit applications.
• LED Beacons (Industry-Class) 360-degree visibility LED beacons with Class I, II, III ratings and various mounting options including permanent, magnetic, and vacuum mount, plus industry-class beacons with FMCSA waiver renewal for compliance-focused applications.
• LED Light Bars (Warning) High intensity LED mini light bars for towing, utility, service vehicles, road maintenance, construction, and agriculture equipment with Class I and II photometric options.
• LED Directional Warning Lights and HINVII WorkShield Warning Lights Compact ultra-low profile directional warning lights with selectable flash patterns and multiple color combinations (amber, red, blue, green, white) plus HINVII WorkShield warning lights engineered for enhanced visibility on work vehicles and construction equipment.
• Backup Alarms Multi-frequency and white noise backup alarms ranging from 77-112 dB, including standard tone, dual-tone, and specialty configurations for reversing safety on commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Fuses (Blade, Glass, Miniature) Cost-effective standard fuses for automotive, battery, and general DC applications including large blade, micro blade, glass, and miniature blade fuse types.
• Fuse Holders and Panels Fuse holders for multiple fuse types including in-line and MINI/ATM blade configurations in various gauge sizes, plus fuse panels and terminal strips for distribution applications.
• Circuit Breakers High amperage, mini, and universal circuit breakers available in snap-in, plug-in, and stud style options with Type 1, 2, and 3 configurations for vehicle electrical system protection.
• Trailer Connectors Heavy-duty trailer connectors including 7-way, 6-way, 4-way options with various terminal types and configurations for combination sockets, junction boxes, and nose boxes on trailers and towing vehicles.
• Air Products and Electrical Assemblies Coiled air lines, gladhands, air brake tubing, and related products designed to withstand extreme weather and harmful chemicals for commercial vehicle and trailer air-brake and electrical systems.
• XTL LED Technology Flexible Lighting Strips Flexible, lightweight, ultra-thin LED lighting strips rated for outdoor use, creating special lighting effects for virtually any application including vehicle accent and safety marking uses.
• 4SEE Smart Trailer System Connected visibility and smart trailer technology system for fleet operations optimization, providing sensor-integrated digital monitoring and data management capabilities for trailer fleets.
• Star Safety Technologies Product Line Safety-focused product line including beacons, directional warning lights, traffic safety, light bars, sirens, backup alarms, brackets, and accessories for emergency and safety applications.
• G360 LED Remote Work Lamp LED remote work lamp offering bright and safe illumination with remote control capability for off-road and work truck applications.
• BriteZone Handheld LED Work Lamps Compact, lightweight, and versatile portable handheld LED work lamps for portable work lamp applications across service, utility, and field use cases.
• Custom LED Headlamps Custom-made LED headlamps engineered for design and innovation differentiation on specialty and custom vehicle applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products are engineered to meet or exceed all photometric standards

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QYResearchminorOthersQYResearch published a market research report on the Light Emitting Safety Wraps market (projected to grow from $337 million in 2025 to $697 million by 2032 at 10.9% CAGR), with Grote Industries listed as a key player operating in this safety equipment sector alongside competitors including 3M Company, Portwest, and OSRAM.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• HELLA:

Direct peers

• Truck-Lite: Truck-Lite is a leading US manufacturer of LED and incandescent vehicle lighting for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Grote in signal lighting, work lighting, and forward lighting for the heavy-duty truck OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Peterson Manufacturing: Peterson Manufacturing is a US-based family-owned manufacturer of vehicle lighting, reflectors, and harness products serving heavy-duty trucking, trailers, and agricultural equipment. It competes directly with Grote across signal lighting, clearance markers, and trailer lighting kits.
• JW Speaker: JW Speaker specializes in LED vehicle lighting for on-road and off-road commercial, industrial, and agricultural applications. Its focus on premium LED headlights and work lights for trucks, construction, and mining vehicles makes it a close comparable to Grote's Trilliant and e Series product families.
• Optronics International: Optronics International manufactures LED and incandescent lighting for trailers, trucks, and commercial vehicles, with strong distribution in the heavy-duty aftermarket. It competes directly with Grote's stop-tail-turn lights, clearance markers, and trailer lighting kits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grote-industries-llc

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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