Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

What Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting does

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting (d/b/a Vista Pro) is a privately held, vertically integrated US manufacturer of commercial outdoor LED lighting fixtures founded in 1984 and headquartered at 1625 Surveyor Avenue, Simi Valley, California. The company operates a single manufacturing campus in Simi Valley covering die casting, machining, powder coating, and assembly, and employs 200+ workers. Its catalog spans round and linear floodlights, in-grade fixtures, step and marker lights, bollards, sign lighting, low voltage products, mounts, and accessories, with notable lines including the 1050 Linear Series (up to 2,100 lumens per foot), Spectra by Vista™ (RGBW and tunable white linear lighting), and specialized Turtle Safe fixtures.

Core technology is centered on precision LED optics in die-cast aluminum housings, with proprietary elements including the patented Infinity Knuckle fully adjustable mounting system, High-Density Array (HDA) and Chip-On-Board (COB) LED integration, and 18 standard polyester powder-coat finishes across four Kelvin temperature settings (2700K–5000K). Products carry IP66 ratings, UL listings, and BAA/BABA compliance, positioning Vista for federally funded municipal and infrastructure projects.

Vista Pro sells exclusively through a channel partner network of over 60 independent lighting sales agencies and manufacturer representatives across the United States and Canada, supported by a National Sales Manager and regional sales managers (Eastern, Midwest) plus a Rep Portal on the Lighting Exchange platform. Revenue is generated through hardware sales on a quote-based pricing model, with end customers in commercial properties (hotels, offices, retail, mixed-use), sign lighting, and municipal/government projects. No public revenue disclosure is available; the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A history.

Name

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

Legal name

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

Website

https://vistapro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting is a vertically integrated US manufacturer of commercial outdoor LED lighting fixtures, founded 1984 in Simi Valley, CA. It produces floodlights, in-grade fixtures, bollards, and sign lighting for commercial and government projects via 60+ independent rep agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Outdoor Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial outdoor lighting
• LED landscape lighting
• Architectural lighting fixtures
• Sign lighting solutions
• Outdoor illumination products

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Outdoor Lighting Products: Revenue generated from the sale of professional outdoor lighting fixtures including floodlights, in-grade lights, step markers, bollards, sign lighting, and accessories. Products are sold through a channel partner network of independent sales agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting designs, engineers, and manufactures commercial LED outdoor lighting fixtures including floodlights (round and linear), in-grade fixtures, step and marker lights, bollards, sign lighting, low voltage products, mounts, and accessories. The company sells its fixtures through a network of independent lighting sales agencies in the US and Canada for use in commercial properties, municipal projects, and architectural applications. It also offers specialty lines such as Spectra RGBW color-changing lighting, the 1050 Linear Series, Turtle Safe fixtures, and Retrofit solutions.

Product overview

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting is a vertically integrated manufacturer of commercial outdoor LED lighting products based in Simi Valley, California, operating since 1984. The company's product portfolio is organized around core lighting fixture categories including Floodlights (Round and Linear), In-Grade fixtures, Step & Marker lights, Bollards, Sign Lighting, Low Voltage products, Mounts, and Accessories. Key product lines include the Spectra by Vista sub-brand featuring RGBW and tunable white linear lighting, and the 1050 Linear Series (1051, 1052, 1054 models) known for high lumen output up to 2,100 lumens per foot. Sign Lighting products feature multiple mounting options (Extended Arm Mount and Stanchion Mount) and LED technologies including High-Density Array (HDA) and Chip-On-Board (COB). The company offers specialized offerings such as Turtle Safe fixtures, Retrofit solutions, and the SplitShip inventory program. All products are manufactured domestically with BABA and BAA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Floodlight (Round) Round floodlight fixtures for general outdoor illumination in commercial applications. Sold through independent lighting sales agencies for commercial properties, landscape lighting, and architectural projects.
• Linear Floodlight Linear LED floodlight fixtures providing uniform illumination with higher lumen output per foot, including the 1050 Linear Series delivering up to 2,100 lumens per foot. Used for commercial property, landscape, and architectural floodlighting.
• In-Grade Lighting Round in-grade lighting fixtures installed at ground level for precise illumination with controlled cutoffs. Used in architectural and landscape applications requiring discrete, ground-recessed lighting.
• Linear In-Grade Linear in-grade fixtures combining linear design with ground-level installation for controlled illumination, used where a clean linear lighting effect is required at ground level.
• Step & Marker Lights Step and marker lighting fixtures for pathway and stair illumination in commercial landscapes and architectural projects.
• Bollards Bollard lighting fixtures for landscape illumination and pathway marking in commercial and municipal outdoor environments.
• Sign Lighting Specialized lighting fixtures designed for illuminated signage applications, featuring various mount options (Extended Arm Mount, Stanchion Mount), patented Infinity Knuckle attachment, and LED technologies including HDA and COB delivering 1,000–10,700 lumens.
• Low Voltage Lighting Low voltage lighting products for energy-efficient commercial and architectural applications.
• Spectra by Vista (RGBW Linear) RGBW and tunable white linear LED lighting solutions combining color and white light in a single high-performance linear fixture for architectural and dynamic color control applications.
• 1050 Linear Series Linear LED floodlight series (1050, 1051, 1052, 1054 models) producing up to 1,845–2,100 lumens per foot, available in three lengths with multiple mounting options and Kelvin temperature settings from 2700K to 5000K.
• Turtle Safe Lighting Specialized lighting products designed with wavelengths safe for sea turtle navigation, used in coastal and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Retrofit Lighting Retrofit lighting solutions for upgrading existing outdoor lighting installations to LED technology.
• Mounts Mounting accessories including Extended Arm Mounts (EAM) and Stanchion Mounts (STM) for secure fixture installation across the Vista Pro product range.
• Lighting Accessories Additional components and accessories supporting lighting installations.
• SplitShip Inventory Program Inventory program allowing Vista Pro products to ship from multiple locations for faster delivery to commercial project sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production of most solutions, including custom orders, within days of receiving an order
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 2M Lighting, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales agency representing Vista Pro in the San Antonio, Texas market. Operates in Central Time zone.
• AMA LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location independent agency covering Florida Panhandle, Northern Alabama, and Southern Alabama/Florida Panhandle/Mississippi markets with offices in Pensacola FL and Birmingham AL.
• Architectural Lighting Sales, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales agency representing Vista Pro in Eastern Pennsylvania market with office in Canonsburg, PA.
• Bell & McCoy Lighting and ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent agency covering Oklahoma markets with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
• Mercer-ZimmermancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-state independent agency covering Iowa, Kansas, Western Missouri, Nebraska, Topeka, and Wichita markets.
• Penn Lighting AssociatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent agency covering Delaware, Western Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and New Jersey markets with offices in Pennsauken, NJ.
• Lighting Exchange (Rep Portal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform providing the Rep Portal for manufacturer representative login and access to Vista Pro sales tools and resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Eaton's Cooper Lighting Solutions division offers extensive outdoor commercial, area, and architectural lighting (Invue, Lumark) overlapping with Vista's commercial outdoor fixture offering.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the global leader in lighting, with a strong outdoor commercial and architectural portfolio (including Color Kinetics and Gardco) competing directly against Vista for commercial outdoor and sign lighting projects.
• Hubbell Lighting: Hubbell's lighting division (including Kim Lighting, Architectural Area Lighting, and Beacon Products) is one of the largest North American manufacturers of commercial and outdoor lighting fixtures, directly overlapping with Vista's commercial outdoor fixture portfolio.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity is one of the largest North American lighting and building solutions companies, with extensive outdoor architectural and commercial product lines (Hydrel, Lithonia Lighting) that compete with Vista in the spec-grade outdoor space.

Direct peers

• Kim Lighting: A long-established US manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor architectural lighting (poles, bollards, in-grade, floodlights) directly competing with Vista in commercial outdoor projects.
• Visionaire Lighting: A US manufacturer of specification-grade outdoor LED lighting (area, flood, bollard, in-grade), closely comparable to Vista in target customer, channel model, and product mix.
• Atlas Lighting Products: A commercial outdoor lighting manufacturer offering area lights, floodlights, and wall packs - overlapping with Vista's floodlight and area lighting categories.
• Architectural Area Lighting: A Hubbell brand specializing in architectural outdoor area lighting including bollards, in-grade, and floodlights - a near-direct competitor to Vista's outdoor commercial fixture portfolio.
• BK Lighting: A niche US manufacturer of architectural outdoor LED fixtures (bollards, in-grade, path lights) focused on the same commercial specification market Vista serves.

Emerging players

• Lumenpulse: A Quebec-based architectural LED lighting manufacturer with a strong outdoor and facade emphasis (Lumenfacade, Lumenquad), competing with Vista's Spectra and Linear Floodlight lines in architectural specification projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/vistalighting?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/VistaLighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vista-professional-outdoor-lighting
• Instagraminstagram.com/vistaprocommercial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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