What Martin Professional does

Martin Professional is a Danish manufacturer of professional lighting solutions founded in 1986-1987 and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HARMAN International Industries (since 2013), itself owned by Samsung Electronics since 2017, and operates within the HARMAN Professional Solutions division alongside audio brands JBL, Crown, dbx, Soundcraft, and AMX. Martin Professional designs, manufactures, and distributes LED-based moving heads, static lighting fixtures, creative LED solutions, and architectural exterior lighting products for entertainment, cruise ship, performing arts, and architectural markets worldwide.

The technology portfolio centers on high-output LED fixtures with proprietary color mixing, color temperature control spanning 1,000K to 12,500K calibrated to the black-body curve, and ingress protection ratings (IP66 dust/water, IK08 impact, ISO 12944-6 C5-High corrosion) that enable outdoor deployment. The product architecture spans the MAC family of moving heads (Aura, Encore, One, Ultra, Viper and XIP outdoor variants), ELP static fixtures (ellipsoidal, Fresnel, PAR), VDO creative lighting (Atomic strobes, Sceptron battens), the Exterior architectural range (Wash Pro, Linear Pro, Projection Pro, Dot Pro), and the P3 System Controller that links networked video with lighting. The company holds over 100 granted patents across US, EU, China, and other jurisdictions covering LED fixtures, optical systems, color mixing, moving head mechanisms, and design patents.

Martin Professional generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of professional lighting fixtures distributed via an authorized global dealer network, supplemented by extended warranty services (2-year standard, 5-year for exterior and LED light engine products), technical support and training through the HARMAN Professional Training Academy, and configuration tooling such as Martin Companion (desktop and mobile). Pricing is quote-based through enterprise channels, with major installation references including Royal Caribbean (Icon of the Seas), Carnival Cruise Line (Carnival Jubilee), touring acts (String Cheese Incident, Enter Shikari), performing arts institutions (Royal Ballet and Opera, Royal Academy of Music), and government heritage projects (At-Turaif District UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Name

Martin Professional

Legal name

Martin Professional

Website

https://martin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Martin Professional, a Danish wholly-owned subsidiary of HARMAN International (Samsung Electronics), manufactures professional LED lighting — moving heads, static fixtures, creative LEDs, and architectural exterior luminaires — for entertainment, cruise, performing arts, and architectural markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Lighting Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Professional lighting fixtures
• Moving head lights
• Architectural lighting systems
• LED entertainment lighting
• Stage lighting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Århus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of professional lighting fixtures including moving heads, wash lights, ellipsoidal fixtures, architectural lighting, and related accessories to entertainment, architectural, and commercial customers
2. Extended Warranty Services: Extended warranty coverage options including 5-year warranties for exterior products and LED light engines, 2-year standard warranties for other products, and used/refurbished product warranties
3. Technical Support and Training: Professional services including technical support, training programs, firmware updates, and configuration tools like Martin Companion

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Martin Professional manufactures and sells professional dynamic lighting fixtures including moving heads, static lights, creative LED solutions, and outdoor architectural luminaires for entertainment, architectural, and commercial applications. The portfolio spans MAC moving heads (Aura, Encore, One, Ultra, Viper lines), ELP ellipsoidal/Fresnel/PAR fixtures, VDO creative LED battens/dots/strobes, Exterior Wash/Linear/Projection/Dot Pro outdoor families, the Macula remote follow spot, and P3 System Controllers and PowerPorts for networked fixture control. Products are sold through authorized global distributors and direct enterprise engagement, complemented by Companion configuration software, technical support, training, and extended warranty programs.

Product overview

Martin Professional is a manufacturer of professional lighting solutions under the HARMAN Professional Solutions division. The product portfolio consists of multiple product families and ranges: Moving Heads (framing, spot, wash, beam hybrid, beam fixtures under the MAC family including MAC Aura, MAC Encore, MAC One, MAC Ultra, MAC Viper lines); Static Lights (Fresnel, ellipsoidal, PAR fixtures under the ELP and ELP MANET product lines); Creative Lights (strobe/blinder, linear, dot fixtures under the VDO family including VDO Atomic, VDO Dotron, VDO Fatron, VDO Sceptron); Architectural lighting (Exterior wash, linear, projection, and dot products under the Exterior family including Exterior Wash Pro, Exterior Linear Pro, Exterior Projection Pro, Exterior Dot Pro); Followspot systems (Macula brand-agnostic remote follow spot); Power and Processing (P3 System Controllers and P3 PowerPorts for networked fixture control); Tools (Companion Desktop and Companion Mobile configuration/diagnosis tools, software tools, service tools). The products integrate with third-party design software (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, BIMobject) and support industry-standard protocols (DMX, RDM).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atomic 3000 LED High-output LED-based strobe fixture with a unique Aura backlight effect for eye-candy and atmospheric lighting, targeted at entertainment and live event venues.
• Companion Desktop Management and firmware upload tool for all Martin fixtures, enabling configuration, diagnostics, and firmware updates for technical staff and integrators.
• Companion Mobile App-based fixture configuration and diagnosis tool for easy local setup and troubleshooting of Martin Professional lighting fixtures.
• ELP MANET 8f LED stage and studio Fresnel fixture designed for theatrical and broadcast applications requiring soft, focused light.
• Exterior Wash Pro XL QUAD High-performance indoor/outdoor wash light with QUAD color mixing, part of the Exterior Wash Pro family available in S, M, L, XL sizes with IP66 rating for architectural and facade illumination.
• Exterior Dot Pro Outdoor-rated RGBW LED dot family for creative architectural installations, available in multiple pixel configurations for facade and media applications.
• Exterior Linear Pro Outdoor-rated linear lighting solutions for cove and graze architectural applications, offered in color temperature and QUAD color variants.
• Exterior Projection Pro Outdoor configurable image projector family designed for illuminating building facades and architectural features with gobo and media content.
• Exterior Wash Pro Family Versatile outdoor wash light family with multiple sizes (S, M, L, XL) and color options (CTC, QUAD) for facade, landmark, and urban architectural lighting.
• ELP Ellipsoidal Family LED ellipsoidal profile fixtures with zoom and static lens options for stage and studio lighting design and pattern projection.
• ELP PAR Family Static RGBW LED PAR fixtures with zoom and IP65 rating options for stage, studio, and event lighting.
• ERA Performance Family ERA performance moving heads designed for high-output entertainment lighting applications across concert, touring, and venue use.
• ERA Profile Family ERA profile moving heads with gobo and framing capabilities for theatrical, concert, and event lighting.
• ERA Wash Family ERA wash moving heads for venue and event wash lighting applications.
• Macula Brand-agnostic remote follow spot system with premium ergonomics, enabling remote operation of follow spot lighting across touring and venue productions.
• MAC Aura Family MAC Aura wash lighting family with Aura backlight effect for immersive lighting experiences on stage, in clubs, and at events.
• MAC Encore Family High-performance LED moving head family for touring and venue applications, with quiet operation and premium light quality.
• MAC One Family Versatile creative beam/wash moving head family with Fresnel lens for compact applications, including the ultra-compact MAC One Beam.
• MAC Ultra Family High-output performance and wash moving heads for large-scale concerts, events, and venue applications.
• MAC Viper Family High-output, full-featured moving head family with beam, profile, wash, and air effects for concerts, tours, and large venues.
• MAC Viper XIP High-output beam/spot/wash/air effects moving head with IP65 rating for outdoor use, integrating XIP exterior ingress protection technology.
• MAC Aura XIP Indoor/outdoor wash light with Aura backlight effect and IP65 rating, for immersive wash lighting in venues and outdoor installations.
• MAC Aura Raven XIP Outdoor-rated washlight fixture with enhanced brightness for outdoor installations, incorporating XIP exterior ingress protection.
• P3 System Controller System controllers for P3-powered fixture networks with video and data distribution, enabling seamless control of LED fixtures and video content across installations.
• P3 PowerPort Power and data distribution components for P3 fixture networks, supplying power and data to networked Martin Professional fixtures.
• VDO Atomic Family High-output LED strobe, blinder, and wash fixture family for entertainment and concert lighting applications.
• VDO Sceptron Family Linear LED batten fixtures offered in multiple lengths and pixel configurations for creative visual effects.
• VDO Sceptron XB High-output pixel-batten within the VDO Sceptron family for vibrant visual effects in entertainment installations.
• Exterior Projection Pro Compact Compact outdoor configurable image projector for building facades and architectural features, part of the Exterior Projection Pro family.
• ELP Static Lenses Static lens accessories for ELP LED ellipsoidal profiles offered in 19, 26, 36, and 50 degree beam angle variants.
• ELP Zoom Lenses Zoom lens accessories for ELP LED ellipsoidal profiles enabling variable beam angle control.
• Vacuum Tester Service tool for vacuum testing of lighting fixtures, used by service technicians to verify fixture sealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000th MAC Viper XIP unit produced within 10 months of launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Martin Professional Middle East (MPME)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 October 2025Barco appointed Martin Professional Middle East (MPME) as its distributor for mid-range projection solutions in the Middle East. The partnership builds upon a long-standing relationship to enhance access to advanced projection technology across entertainment, corporate, and live event sectors in the Middle East region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elation Professional: Elation is a US-based professional lighting manufacturer offering moving heads, static lights, and architectural fixtures. It overlaps directly with Martin's MAC, ELP, and Exterior product families across entertainment and architectural segments, often at slightly lower price points.
• Chauvet Professional: Chauvet Professional is a US manufacturer of entertainment and architectural lighting, including moving heads, washes, and exterior fixtures. Its product range and channel model closely mirror Martin's, making it a direct competitor in touring, theatre, and architectural installations.
• ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls): ETC owns High End Systems and is a major US lighting and controls manufacturer serving theatre, broadcast, and architectural markets. It competes with Martin's static lights, ellipsoidal fixtures, and architectural offerings, and overlaps in performance lighting control systems.
• Ayrton: Ayrton is a French designer and manufacturer of professional LED moving lights for entertainment, broadcast, and architectural applications. It directly competes with Martin's premium moving head product lines, particularly in touring and high-end installations.
• Vari-Lite (Signify): Vari-Lite, now part of Signify (Philips), is a pioneer in automated lighting for entertainment and architectural markets. It competes with Martin's MAC moving heads in concert, theatre, and television production segments.
• GLP (German Light Products): GLP is a German manufacturer of professional moving heads and LED fixtures for entertainment and event markets. It competes directly with Martin's MAC series in concert touring and event production, with comparable X4 and impression product lines.
• Clay Paky: Clay Paky (now part of Signify) is an Italian professional lighting manufacturer specializing in moving heads and architectural lighting. It competes head-to-head with Martin in the entertainment market and shares premium positioning in concert and broadcast applications.
• Acclaim Lighting: Acclaim Lighting is a US manufacturer of architectural and commercial LED lighting, including outdoor-rated fixtures for facades and landscapes. It competes with Martin's Exterior product line in the architectural and urban lighting segments.
• Robe Lighting: Robe is a Czech manufacturer of moving heads and LED fixtures for entertainment and architectural markets. It is Martin's most direct global competitor across concert touring, broadcast, and architectural segments, with comparable product lines such as the iPixe and MegaPointe.

Others

• Barco: Barco is a Belgian visual technology company specializing in projection, image processing, and event solutions. Martin Professional Middle East is a Barco distributor for mid-range projection in the Middle East, and the two companies are adjacent in entertainment technology stacks for live events and venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HARMANPro
• Facebookfacebook.com/HARMANPro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-professional-as
• Instagraminstagram.com/harmanpro
• Xx.com/martinprous

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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