SCI Lighting Solutions

Name

SCI Lighting Solutions

Legal name

Southern California Illumination

Website

https://scilights.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Lighting Distribution and Specification Services

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation (HSAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial lighting distribution
• Lighting specification services
• Architectural lighting agency
• Lighting controls integration
• Manufacturer representative services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer Representative Commissions: As a manufacturers' representative agency, SCI Lighting Solutions earns commissions on sales of lighting products from their manufacturer partners (Cooper Lighting Solutions, Focal Point, WAC Lighting, and 110+ other brands) to customers in Southern California. The agency model involves representing multiple complementary lighting manufacturers and earning percentage-based commissions on transactions facilitated through their sales network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

SCI Lighting Solutions is a manufacturers' representative agency serving Southern California's design and construction community. The company represents 100+ commercial and architectural lighting manufacturers, providing specification support, photometric layouts, design-build assistance, lighting controls consultation, and contractor-focused services. SCI earns commissions on sales of lighting products facilitated through field sales teams, inside sales support, and its Connected Solutions team specializing in WaveLinx and Wattstopper controls.

Product overview

SCI Lighting Solutions is a commercial and architectural lighting agency serving Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego) since 1992. The company operates as a manufacturer's representative distributing over 100+ lighting manufacturer brands, rather than producing its own products. Core offerings include the Line Card digital catalog for browsing 13,360+ products across interior, exterior, and building systems categories; Contractor Solutions providing design-build services, photometric support, and inside sales assistance; Connected Solutions for lighting controls specification using WaveLinx and Wattstopper platforms; and SCI University offering AIA-approved continuing education courses. Major manufacturer partners include Cooper Lighting Solutions (HALO, Metalux, Corelite, Invue, NeoRay, Fail-Safe), Focal Point, Modern Forms, WAC Lighting, Sonneman, Beta-Calco, Axolight, iGuzzini, We-ef, and others representing lighting fixtures, controls, emergency systems, and acoustic lighting solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCI Materials Solutions: A subsidiary brand offering architectural materials including finishes and systems.
• The Lighting Exchange

Products and services

• Line Card Digital Catalog Digital catalog platform maintained by SCI Lighting Solutions enabling architects, designers, contractors, and distributors to search and filter products from 100+ represented lighting manufacturers across Los Angeles and San Diego territories. Includes manufacturer search, product search, manufacturer highlights, and new products sections.
• Contractor Solutions Design-build services offered by SCI Lighting Solutions to general contractors and electrical subcontractors, including budgeting assistance, specification support, photometric layouts, lighting controls assistance, quick-ship solutions, and dedicated inside support for lead times and order follow-up.
• Connected Solutions Specialized lighting controls consultation and specification support offered by SCI Lighting Solutions for WaveLinx and Wattstopper systems. Includes Title 24 compliance resources, typical drawings, application guides, BlueBeam tool sets, and emergency lighting solutions support.
• SCI University Continuing education program operated by SCI Lighting Solutions offering AIA-approved on-demand courses for architects and designers covering lighting controls, circadian lighting, emergency lighting systems, and acoustic solutions.
• Project Starter Collaborative planning tool offered by SCI Lighting Solutions that helps users select and specify products for specific project types, including K-12 schools and multifamily/hospitality projects, available across Los Angeles and San Diego territories.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and standard.

• Cooper Lighting SolutionsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooper Lighting Solutions is one of SCI's major manufacturer partners, providing a comprehensive range of commercial lighting products including the HALO, Metalux, Corelite, Invue, NeoRay, Fail-Safe, and WaveLinx brands. Products span downlights, linear lighting, high bay, controls, and emergency lighting.
• Focal PointprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFocal Point is a key manufacturer partner specializing in architectural lighting products including the Seem, Plyta acoustic, Saros, and Cosmic collections. They provide contractor-friendly resources through their Contractor Zone program.
• WAC LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWAC Lighting is a manufacturer partner offering architectural and decorative lighting products including the Catania linear pendant, InvisiLED tape lighting, and Ventrix fixtures.
• SonnemancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonneman is a manufacturer partner known for the Koma pendant family and other contemporary architectural lighting fixtures.
• Modern FormscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModern Forms is a manufacturer partner offering smart ceiling fans, decorative pendants, and architectural lighting including the Catania, Carve, and Size Matters product lines.
• Legrand (Wattstopper)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegrand Wattstopper is a manufacturer partner providing digital lighting management (DLM), wireless controls, and emergency lighting solutions including the LMGS-150 touchscreen and LMAC controller products.
• WaveLinxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaveLinx is Cooper Lighting's wireless lighting controls ecosystem, represented by SCI with products including the WaveLinx PRO, CORE, LITE, and CAT series sensors and controls.
• Beta-CalcostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeta-Calco is a manufacturer partner offering architectural lighting including the Bend-It, Lumi-Arc, Le Louvre, and BOOK product collections.
• Extant Architectural LightingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtant Architectural Lighting is a manufacturer partner providing wet-location linear lighting including the Avalon 2 Series, with contractor-friendly installation instructions and express shipping options.
• BarbicanstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarbican is a manufacturer partner offering acoustic lighting and architectural products including the Solo Sabre, Cloud Series, and Jut Box INNI Acoustic collections.
• CSL LightingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSL Lighting is a manufacturer partner offering recessed downlights, cylinders, and the Luxe Collection with quick-ship options available.
• Boca Lighting and ControlsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoca Lighting and Controls is a manufacturer partner specializing in infrastructure lighting for bridges, walkways, and tunnels, as well as tuneable white linear fixtures with CleanDim technology.
• IsolitestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsolite is a manufacturer partner providing emergency lighting, inverters, and egress solutions including the OLLO industrial emergency light and 2040-70 self-luminous exit sign.
• LANTANA LEDstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLANTANA LED is a manufacturer partner offering the Illucent Series of linear lighting products with quick-ship options.
• NulitestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNulite is a manufacturer partner offering linear suspended lighting including the Regolo and Studio product lines.
• iGuzzinistandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriGuzzini is a manufacturer partner offering architectural lighting including the Allure, Easy Space, and Linealuce 27 product lines.
• WE-EFstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWE-EF is a manufacturer partner offering exterior architectural lighting including the FLC300 projector series and AFL130 street light products.
• AxolightstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxolight is a manufacturer partner offering decorative and architectural lighting including the Ukiyo and Paralela product lines.
• Roll and HillstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoll and Hill is a manufacturer partner representing decorative lighting available through the San Diego market.
• Vista Pro Commercial LightingstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVista Pro Commercial Lighting is a manufacturer partner available through the San Diego market.
• SchonbekstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchonbek is a manufacturer partner available through the San Diego market as a new product line announcement with Modern Forms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SESCO Lighting & Controls: Multi-line lighting manufacturer's representative agency covering the Southeastern US with similar specification-led go-to-market (architects, engineers, contractors) and a dedicated lighting-controls practice.
• Vincent Lighting Systems: Multi-line lighting distributor and manufacturer's representative serving architects, designers, and entertainment clients in the Midwest; structurally comparable to SCI on specification-driven commercial and architectural lighting sales.
• Wiedenbach-Brown: Established lighting manufacturer's representative agency in the Mid-Atlantic / Northeast, serving architects, engineers, and contractors with similar multi-line specification sales and lighting-controls specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel USA: Large global electrical and lighting distributor with branches throughout the US; competes with SCI on flow-through product distribution to contractors and electrical distributors, but operates a much broader portfolio model.
• Sonepar USA: World's largest privately held electrical distributor with substantial US footprint; competes with SCI for specification-driven lighting projects and contractor accounts at scale.
• Graybar: National electrical, lighting, and comms distributor serving contractors and commercial accounts; overlaps with SCI on commercial lighting flow and project-based specification, but at materially greater scale and breadth.
• Acuity Brands: One of the largest North American lighting manufacturers (Lithonia, Juno, Gotham, Healthcare Solutions); overlapping commercial lighting and controls portfolio as a manufacturer partner to, and adjacent competitor with, rep agencies like SCI.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting manufacturer (Philips, Color Kinetics, Day-Brite) now owning the Cooper Lighting Solutions portfolio that SCI represents; directly competing on large commercial projects via national account teams that can bypass regional reps.
• Hubbell Lighting: Major US commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer (Spectra, Litecontrol, Architectural Area Lighting); competes with SCI's represented brands in specification-driven projects while sharing the same specifier ecosystem.
• Legrand North America (Wattstopper): Global electrical and digital-building infrastructure manufacturer; SCI's partner for Wattstopper DLM lighting controls, but Legrand also operates direct national accounts and competes on enterprise controls projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsxioKwVjxbg3v6ZeCenbvg
• Facebookfacebook.com/scilights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-california-illumination---sci
• Instagraminstagram.com/sci_lights
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SCI_Lights

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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