EverGlow

What EverGlow does

EverGlow NA, Inc. is a US-incorporated subsidiary (Matthews, North Carolina) of the German parent EverGlow GmbH, manufacturing code-approved photoluminescent emergency lighting products — exit signs, egress path markings, handrail and obstacle tapes, stair nosings, aluminum guidance strips, and epoxy coatings. The underlying technology is photoluminescent: products absorb and store energy from ambient light and release it as visible glow without external power, batteries, or wires. The product portfolio is organized under two core lines (Exit Signs, Egress Path Markings) and three performance sub-brands — EverGlow HI (High Intensity, for most applications), TL (Triple Loading, for dimly lit environments), and C (color variants) — alongside architectural integration profiles (PROCLIP, PROFIL, BASE) and specialized marine safety signage. Substantive certifications/approvals form a core competitive layer: UL 1994 listing, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code compliance, IBC/IFC model code approvals, NYC MEA product approval, and marine certifications covering USCG, SOLAS, ISPS, IMO, and Wheelmark. A 25-year limited warranty applies to interior installations, with a 3-year warranty for exterior use.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to commercial buildings, marine/vessel operators, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, and government facilities. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the company website (everglow.us) and phone orders, with quote-based unit pricing, NET 30 credit terms to qualified buyers, and acceptance of major credit/debit cards and wire transfers. Marketing relies on the website's technical documentation and MasterFormat 3-Part specifications, Constant Contact email campaigns, ThomasNet/Thomas Webtrax listing, and Google Analytics-driven SEO, with specification-sales support to architects and contractors. The US entity is small (1–10 employees) and primarily serves as the North American sales and distribution arm of the German parent, which develops and manufactures globally and stocks ISO signs for international orders.

Name

EverGlow

Legal name

EverGlow NA, Inc.

Website

https://everglow.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EverGlow NA, Inc., a US subsidiary of German parent EverGlow GmbH, manufactures code-approved photoluminescent exit signs and egress path markings for commercial buildings, marine vessels, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, and government customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photoluminescent Emergency Safety Signage

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Photoluminescent safety signs
• Emergency egress markings
• Glow-in-the-dark signage
• Exit sign manufacturing
• Low location lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Matthews

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photoluminescent Safety Products: Manufacture and sale of photoluminescent exit signs, egress path markings, safety markers, films, tapes, and coatings for emergency lighting applications. Products are sold directly to customers with pricing based on product type and quantity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EverGlow manufactures and sells a complete system of code-approved photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) safety signs, egress path markings, films, tapes, and coatings used for emergency lighting in buildings, marine vessels, industrial facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Products absorb and store ambient light energy and release it as visible glow without electricity, batteries, or wires, and are sold as branded sub-lines (EverGlow HI, EverGlow TL, EverGlow C) under the North American subsidiary EverGlow NA, Inc.

Product overview

EverGlow manufactures a complete system of safety-grade photoluminescent emergency lighting products that glow in the dark without electricity, batteries, or wires. The portfolio is organized around two core product lines (Exit Signs and Egress Path Markings) with three performance sub-brands (EverGlow HI for standard applications, EverGlow TL for dimly lit environments, and EverGlow C for color options). The offering includes aluminum guidance strips, stair nosings and treads, epoxy coatings (TL300), handrail tapes, and custom tactile/Braille/multilingual signs. Specialized verticals cover marine safety signs meeting SOLAS/IMO/Wheelmark requirements, industrial applications, and architectural integration profiles (PROCLIP, PROFIL, BASE). The company operates as EverGlow NA, Inc. (US subsidiary) and EverGlow GmbH (parent company in Germany).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EverGlow Hi: High Intensity Photoluminescent Signs & Markings - High Performance for Most Applications
• EverGlow TL
• EverGlow C

Products and services

• EverGlow Exit Signs Code-approved photoluminescent exit signs that glow in the dark without electricity, batteries, or wires, providing emergency lighting during power outages for commercial buildings and facilities.
• EverGlow Egress Path Markings Complete system of safety-grade photoluminescent markers, films, tapes and coatings for marking egress paths including aluminum guidance strips, egress signs, handrail tapes, and stair nosings for building code compliance.
• Aluminum Guidance Strips with Ceramic Wear Layers Durable aluminum egress path marking strips with ceramic wear layer protection designed for high-traffic surfaces and superior resistance to wear, weather, and abuse.
• Extruded Aluminum Stair Nosings & Treads Photoluminescent aluminum stair nosings and treads that mark step edges for safety and comply with building codes.
• TL300 Epoxy Coating Permanent photoluminescent epoxy coating for long-lasting applications in aisles, corridors, staircases, carpeted stair nosings, tunnels, and escape routes, meeting ASTM requirements.
• Tamper Resistant Handrail & Obstacle Tapes Conformable photoluminescent acrylic tapes for marking stairs, handrails, obstacles, hazards, and door frames to enhance egress safety during emergencies.
• Custom Tactile, Braille, and Multilingual Signs Custom photoluminescent signs including ADA-compliant tactile and Braille options, multilingual signs in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Farsi, floor identification signs, and area of refuge signs.
• Fire & Safety Equipment Signs Photoluminescent signs for fire safety equipment locations including fire extinguishers and hose stations.
• Industrial Signs & Markings Photoluminescent signs and markings designed for industrial facility egress and safety applications in plants, warehouses, and manufacturing environments.
• Marine Safety Signs & Escape Markings Photoluminescent marine safety signs and Low Location Lighting Systems for cruise ships, container ships, offshore drilling platforms, and other vessels, exceeding USCG, SOLAS, ISPS, and IMO luminance requirements and meeting Wheelmark certification.
• Architectural Products (PROCLIP, PROFIL, BASE Profiles) Aluminum architectural sign frames and profiles including PROCLIP, PROFIL, and BASE profile systems for interior spaces, designed to integrate with egress marking systems without detracting from decor.
• EverGlow HI (High Intensity) Product Line High Intensity photoluminescent signs and markings providing standard and high luminance versions (HI150, HI300) for high performance in most interior applications, listed to UL 1994.
• EverGlow TL (Triple Loading) Product Line Triple Loading photoluminescent signs and markings designed for dimly lit applications, providing enhanced luminance capacity for challenging environments.
• EverGlow C (Color) Product Line Color variant of photoluminescent signs and markers offering the same performance as EverGlow HI products with customizable color options for safety and design considerations.
• Photoluminescent Handrail Inlays Aluminum handrails with photoluminescent inlays for marking egress paths along handrails, integrating safety guidance into architectural handrail systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year limited warranty for interior installations, 3-year warranty for exterior installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Acadia Realty TrustminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Acadia Realty Trust partnered with EverGlow K-pop group for 'Planet in Bloom' Earth Day event at The Shops at Skyview in Queens, NY. Note: This is a different 'EverGlow' (K-pop group) and not related to the EverGlow NA photoluminescent products company.
• AlveoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlveole is a beekeeping partner mentioned in connection with the 'Planet in Bloom' Earth Day event. Note: This partnership is associated with the K-pop group EverGlow event, not EverGlow NA photoluminescent products company.
• EverGlow GmbH (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEverGlow GmbH is the parent company located in Germany responsible for developing and manufacturing photoluminescent safety products used globally. EverGlow NA, Inc. is a subsidiary that develops and distributes products for the North American market. The parent company stocks ISO signs and markers and can arrange Euro payments.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreOthersUL provides product listing and certification services. EverGlow products are listed to UL 1994 (Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems) and UL 410 (Standard for Slip Resistance for Floor Surface Materials). Products are UL approved for use in interior locations with fluorescent lighting.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreOthersNFPA develops and publishes the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which is a key compliance standard for EverGlow's photoluminescent egress path marking products.
• Wheelmark CertificationcoreOthersEverGlow photoluminescent products meet Wheelmark certification requirements for marine safety equipment, enabling their use on maritime vessels meeting international standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jalite: UK-based manufacturer of photoluminescent safety signage, exit signs, and low-location lighting systems. Directly comparable to EverGlow's core product portfolio across commercial building and marine applications.
• Ecoglo: New Zealand-based manufacturer specializing in photoluminescent step edges, path markers, and egress guidance strips. Closely comparable to EverGlow's egress path markings and aluminum guidance strip product lines.
• American Permalight (Nystrom): US manufacturer and distributor of photoluminescent exit signs, evacuation signage, and egress path markings. Directly competes with EverGlow NA in the North American commercial building safety market.
• GloBrite Signs: US-based supplier of photoluminescent exit signs and safety signage, competing in the same code-driven specification sales channel as EverGlow.
• Briteway Safety Signage: Manufacturer of photoluminescent egress signage and low-location escape route markings, with comparable product lines targeting commercial and transit customers.
• Isolite (Lumican): Manufacturer of photoluminescent safety signage and egress path marking systems with comparable UL-listed product offerings in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Beghelli: Global emergency lighting manufacturer offering LED exit signs and battery-backed emergency luminaires. Competes with EverGlow where architects default to mainstream electrical emergency lighting rather than photoluminescent alternatives.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company offering comprehensive emergency and exit lighting portfolios. Defines the default specification that EverGlow must displace in most commercial construction projects.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure provider with substantial emergency lighting product lines that compete for the same egress specification budgets as EverGlow.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Diversified power management company with a major lighting business offering exit signs and emergency lighting solutions, serving as a broad incumbent alternative to photoluminescent systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EverGlowNA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everglow-na

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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