Arkansas Lighting

What Arkansas Lighting does

Arkansas Lighting is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of decorative and architectural lighting fixtures, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas. The company operates a vertically integrated production footprint: it manufactures nearly all of the lampshades it sells, runs an in-house powder coating facility built in 1997, and applies a proprietary Nūmode finish (launched 2019, 10-year warranty) to its products. Its catalog of approximately 3,081 SKUs spans table lamps, floor lamps, wall-mounted fixtures (including ADA-compliant sconces and headboard lamps), ceiling-mounted fixtures, pendants, and LED-lighted mirrors with integrated LED engines offering selectable color temperatures. Distribution runs through a direct e-commerce storefront, a field sales representative network, and pre-approved brand programs with roughly 30 major hospitality chains including Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn, IHG, Marriott, Crowne Plaza, and Radisson.

The company also sells to the US Government via GSA Contract 47QSMS19D0002, supplying military bases, embassies, and federal facilities worldwide; this channel is enabled by TAA/BAA/BABA compliance, HUBZone certification (No. 68468, certified 01/28/22), and Small/Veteran-Owned status. Additional customer segments include multifamily housing, long-term/assisted living, and commercial interiors. Revenue is generated one-time via fixture sales and custom orders (lead times from 1–2 weeks for stock items to 14+ weeks for fully custom builds), supplemented by an online Shade Configurator for replacement shade orders and a multi-year federal supply schedule for government customers. The company is family-owned (acquired by Bob and Patty Null in 1997) and operates without external equity capital, a design partnership with Bryan Hamlin Design, and active BDNY 2026 trade show presence signals continued investment in hospitality channel development.

Name

Arkansas Lighting

Legal name

Arkansas Lighting

Website

https://arkansaslighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arkansas Lighting is a privately held, US-based lighting fixture manufacturer (founded 1972, Van Buren, AR) serving hospitality chains, US Government facilities, multifamily housing, and commercial customers through pre-approved brand programs, GSA contracting, and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Hospitality Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lamps Retail (Table, Floor, Desk) (CRAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Hospitality lighting fixtures
• Commercial lamp manufacturing
• Custom lighting solutions
• LED vanity mirrors
• Made in USA lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Buren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixture Sales: Arkansas Lighting generates revenue through the sale of lighting fixtures including table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces, vanity lights, ceiling fixtures, and pendants. Products are sold as both stocked items and custom orders with varying lead times from 1-2 weeks to 14+ weeks depending on customization and availability.
2. Custom Lighting Solutions: Revenue from bespoke lighting products tailored to specific customer specifications, including custom sizing, finishes, and designs for hospitality and commercial projects.
3. Replacement Lampshades: Sale of replacement shades through the Shade Configurator tool, allowing customers to customize and order shades for their existing fixtures.
4. Government Contract Sales: Sales to US Government through GSA contract (47QSMS19D0002) providing lighting to military bases, embassies, and government facilities worldwide, serving service members and governmental employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkansas Lighting manufactures and sells American-made hospitality and commercial lighting fixtures, including table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces, ceiling fixtures, pendants, LED-lighted mirrors, and custom replacement lampshades. The company produces nearly all of its lampshades in-house and operates an on-site powder coating facility, offering custom lighting solutions with proprietary Nümode finishing technology and TAA/BAA/BABA compliance for government buyers.

Product overview

Arkansas Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of hospitality lighting founded in 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting solutions including table lamps, floor lamps, wall-mounted fixtures, ceiling-mounted fixtures, pendant lighting, and LED-lighted mirrors. The company operates as a single unified product line supplemented by a Shade Configurator tool for custom lampshade orders and the Nūmode proprietary finishing service. Products are distributed through brand programs serving major hospitality chains and include options for government contracts with TAA/BAA/BABA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nūmode: A highly durable powder coating finish launched in 2019.

Products and services

• Floor Lamps Floor-standing lamps including task floor lamps and torchiere floor lamps designed for hospitality guest rooms and commercial interiors.
• Table Lamps Table and desk lamps including nightstand lamps and task table lamps intended for hospitality guest rooms and common areas.
• Wall Mounted Fixtures Wall-mounted lighting including ADA wall sconces, adjustable wall lamps, headboard lamps, task wall lamps, vanity fixtures, and outdoor fixtures.
• Ceiling Mounted Fixtures Ceiling-mounted lighting including commercial ceiling fixtures, flush mount ceiling sconces, and semi-flush mount ceiling sconces.
• Pendant Lighting Pendant fixtures including imported pendant lighting and Made in Arkansas options for hospitality spaces.
• Lighted Mirrors LED-lighted mirrors manufactured in the USA, designed for hospitality and commercial spaces, featuring ETL certification.
• Replacement Lampshades / Shade Configurator Online custom lampshade builder tool allowing customers to configure and order replacement shades tailored to their space specifications, with short lead times.
• Nümode Finish Proprietary powder coating finish service offering highly durable, beautiful finishes for lighting products, with up to 10-year warranty coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years in business
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bryan Hamlin DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaboration with Bryan Hamlin Design for custom fixture designs that elevate high-impact interiors. Fixtures are built to specifications and showcased through Arkansas Lighting's channels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Visual Comfort & Co. Large designer-driven hospitality and residential lighting manufacturer with deep brand programs and broad specification presence; directly competes with Arkansas Lighting for hospitality and multi-family lighting specs.
• Rejuvenation (Williams-Sonoma brand): US-manufactured classic and mid-century lighting and house parts with Made-in-USA positioning and direct e-commerce; comparable heritage-driven brand and shade manufacturing orientation.
• Hubbardton Forge: Vermont-based US manufacturer of decorative and commercial lighting fixtures with in-house forging and finishing, similar vertically integrated, Made-in-USA positioning aimed at hospitality and high-end residential.
• Troy Lighting: Designer-oriented US lighting manufacturer serving hospitality, residential, and commercial interiors with hand-crafted fixtures; comparable aesthetic positioning to Arkansas Lighting's premium hospitality offering.
• Hinkley Lighting: Mid-market decorative and commercial lighting manufacturer with strong hospitality and outdoor landscape presence; competes directly for hotel and multi-family brand program business.
• Quoizel: Decorative and commercial lighting manufacturer with broad hospitality and multi-family distribution; comparable mid-scale product portfolio and brand program strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Feit Electric: Large broad-line lighting and smart-home manufacturer with significant presence in residential and light commercial; competes on price and selection in segments adjacent to Arkansas Lighting.
• Generation Lighting (formerly Sea Gull Lighting): Broad residential and light commercial lighting manufacturer with strong multi-family and builder channel presence; competes on volume segments where Arkansas Lighting also operates.
• Progress Lighting: Major broad-line residential and commercial lighting brand owned by Hubbell; competes in hospitality and multifamily lighting with much larger scale and broader catalog than Arkansas Lighting.

Emerging players

• Schoolhouse Electric: Portland-based lighting and home goods maker with strong Made-in-USA, heritage, and direct-to-consumer brand; overlaps with Arkansas Lighting in residential and boutique hospitality markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arkansaslightingUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-lighting
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkansaslighting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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