What Evolt does

Evolt Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held designer, manufacturer, and distributor of LED lighting products and emergency lighting systems operating across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wacol, Queensland, the company runs a multi-brand architecture: Atom Lighting for residential and commercial LED products, Atom Air for air movement solutions (3-in-1 bathroom heaters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans), and Ektor for emergency lighting and systems. The technology portfolio spans LED lighting hardware, emergency lighting products with Ni-MH and Lithium battery chemistries, DALI-certified exit signs, Wi-Fi enabled emergency devices, and worldwide-leading IEC62386-104 wireless emergency products. Evolt maintains warehouses in every major Australian state and in New Zealand carrying thousands of pallets of inventory to support rapid fulfillment to its trade channel.

The company sells primarily through direct trade relationships with electrical wholesalers and retailers, commercial builders, and contractors, with credit accounts available for approved commercial customers and quote-based pricing valid for 30 days. Revenue streams consist of hardware sales across residential, commercial, industrial, emergency, and linear LED lighting products, plus power accessories and leads distributed under Evolt's own brand. The customer base spans a horizontal segmentation approach covering residential/DIY through commercial/industrial specifications and the trade wholesale channel.

Evolt differentiates through a track record of first-to-market innovations in emergency lighting technology, including being the first Australian manufacturer to use Ni-MH batteries exclusively (2006), first with DALI emergency exit signs, and worldwide leaders in IEC62386-104 wireless emergency product deployment (2020). The company's competitive advantages are anchored in its physical distribution footprint across ANZ, accumulated technical certifications and standards compliance, and multi-brand portfolio positioning. Customer concentration risk is mitigated by a horizontal trade distribution model rather than reliance on named anchor accounts. The company is accredited by the Lighting Council of Australia and operates with 11-50 employees as an independent private entity with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors.

Name

Evolt

Legal name

Evolt Pty Ltd

Website

https://evolt.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evolt Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held designer, manufacturer, and distributor of LED and emergency lighting products, operating a multi-brand portfolio (Atom, Atom Air, Ektor) and selling through electrical wholesalers, retailers, and direct trade accounts across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency, Egress & Exit Lighting (Emergency luminaires, exit signs, battery backup) (IMAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• LED lighting products
• Emergency lighting systems
• Emergency exit signs
• Commercial lighting distribution
• Air movement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

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. LED Lighting Products Sales: Sale of residential, commercial, industrial, emergency and linear LED lighting products through direct trade channels and brands including Atom Lighting, Atom Air, and Ektor
2. Power Accessories and Leads: Sale and distribution of power accessories and leads within Australia and New Zealand under Evolt's own brand
3. Emergency Lighting Systems: Sale of emergency lighting products and systems including DALI-certified products, wireless emergency devices, and commercial lighting solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Evolt designs, manufactures, and distributes LED lighting products (residential, commercial, industrial, emergency, and linear) and power accessories in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates a portfolio of sub-brands—Atom Lighting for general LED lighting, Atom Air for air movement products, and Ektor for emergency lighting systems—and sells these to electrical wholesalers, retailers, builders, and contractors via warehouses in every major Australian state and New Zealand.

Product overview

Evolt is a lighting and control products distribution company operating under a platform-plus-sub-brands architecture. The parent company Evolt handles sale and distribution operations across Australia and New Zealand, while managing two primary sub-brands: Atom (specializing in LED lighting and air movement) and Ektor (specializing in emergency lighting and systems). Atom further includes Atom Air product line for air movement solutions. Evolt carries thousands of pallets of stock in warehouses across every major state in Australia and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atom Lighting: LED lighting and air movement products. Established in 2010, became industry leader of domestic LED lighting in Queensland and expanded across Australia.
• Atom Air
• Ektor

Products and services

• Ektor Emergency Lighting Systems Sub-brand offering commercial and emergency lighting products and systems including LED exit signs, troffers, integrated sensors, DALI range, and IEC62386-104 wireless emergency products. Targets commercial builders, contractors, and businesses requiring compliant emergency lighting and advanced lighting controls.
• Atom Lighting LED Products Sub-brand offering affordable quality LED lighting products for domestic and commercial applications, including general LED fixtures. Targets residential builders, homeowners, and trade customers nationwide.
• Atom Air Air Movement Solutions Air movement product line including 3-in-1 bathroom heaters, exhaust fans, and ceiling fans. Targets residential and commercial customers needing air movement products through the Atom distribution network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency products consume less than 1/4 Watt
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clevertronics: Australian-headquartered specialist in emergency lighting products and systems, competing head-to-head with Evolt's Ektor brand across commercial and industrial emergency lighting in Australia and New Zealand.
• Stanilite (ABB): Long-standing Australian emergency and exit lighting brand now owned by ABB, selling directly comparable emergency lighting products through the same electrical wholesale channels in AU/NZ.
• Pierlite: Australian commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer offering LED luminaires, emergency lighting, and exit signs through electrical wholesalers — overlapping directly with Evolt's commercial product range.
• Haneco Lighting: Australian LED lighting brand supplying residential, commercial, and industrial fixtures via the same electrical wholesaler channel, competing with Atom Lighting and Ektor sub-brands.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting major with significant Australia/New Zealand presence, offering a full portfolio including LED fixtures, emergency lighting, and connected lighting systems — overlapping with Evolt's commercial and emergency ranges.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting): Global power management company with a lighting division offering emergency lighting, exit signs, and connected lighting controls that compete with Evolt's Ektor emergency range in commercial projects.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure provider with an Australian presence in wiring devices, lighting controls, and emergency lighting systems that overlap with Evolt's DALI/commercial lighting portfolio.
• Zumtobel Group: European-based professional lighting specialist offering commercial LED luminaires, emergency lighting, and lighting management systems — competing in the same specification-grade commercial segments as Evolt.
• Thorn Lighting: Established European commercial and outdoor lighting brand with an Australian presence, offering emergency luminaires and lighting controls that overlap with Evolt's commercial and emergency product lines.

Emerging players

• Brightgreen: Australian designer LED lighting brand focused on premium residential and architectural fixtures, partial overlap with Atom Lighting's residential segment though different go-to-market (design/specification vs. electrical wholesale).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/evolt83571627

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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