Lighting Solutions

What Lighting Solutions does

Lighting Solutions, Inc. (doing business as Lighting Solutions of Alabama) is a privately held manufacturer's representative and lighting products distributor founded in 2000 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm represents more than 150 lighting manufacturers across five Southeastern US territories — Northern Alabama, Southern Alabama/Florida, Mississippi, and Georgia/South Carolina — through a territory-based outside salesforce, inside sales support, and a separate specification team located in Trussville, Alabama. Its catalog spans roughly 19,000 SKUs across architectural LED fixtures, smart and connected lighting controls (WaveLinx, Fifth Light, Greengate, BubblyNet, SENSO), commercial and outdoor luminaires, and specialty lines such as coastal/turtle-safe fixtures and Modern Forms smart ceiling fans.

Economically, the company operates as a manufacturer's representative, earning commissions on products specified by architects and engineers, procured by electrical distributors, and installed by contractors. Core customers are lighting designers, architects, engineers, electrical distributors, and contractors serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, athletic, and public-infrastructure projects across the Southeast. Notable project references include Huntsville Hospital Ortho and Spine Tower and the University of Alabama's Mal Moore Athletic Facility. Beyond distribution, the firm offers value-added Controls Services — pre-site consultations, startup commissioning, and field service engineering — and operates AIA-approved continuing education programs in Circadian Lighting and WELL Building Standard to capture share-of-mind in the specifier channel.

The organization is principal-owned, with roughly 36 employees including dedicated controls technicians, project managers, field service engineers, and territory-based outside sales representatives. There is no disclosed external investment, parent company, or public ownership. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the business operates entirely on a B2B quote-based model with no public pricing or self-service commerce channels.

Name

Lighting Solutions

Legal name

Lighting Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://lightingsolutionsal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lighting Solutions of Alabama is a privately held manufacturer's representative and lighting distributor representing 150+ brands across the Southeastern US. It serves architects, engineers, electrical distributors, and contractors with architectural LED fixtures, smart controls, commissioning services, and AIA continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Lighting Distribution

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Lighting distribution
• Manufacturer representative
• Commercial lighting
• Lighting controls
• Architectural lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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's Representative Commission: Acts as manufacturer's representative for lighting manufacturers, earning commissions on product sales through distribution to contractors, architects, and engineers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lighting Solutions of Alabama (Lighting Solutions, Inc.) is a manufacturer's representative and lighting product distributor operating across the southeastern United States. The company distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and accessories from 150+ manufacturer partners (including Cooper Lighting Solutions, WaveLinx, Acolyte, ANP Lighting, Meteor Lighting, Modern Forms, Paraflex, HALO, Bega, and Lumascape) to architects, engineers, electrical distributors, and contractors. It supplements distribution with pre-site visits, controls commissioning, specification support, and AIA-approved continuing education programs for design professionals.

Product overview

Lighting Solutions of Alabama is a manufacturer representative and distributor for lighting products, operating as a multi-brand portfolio rather than a single unified product. The core offering consists of an interactive line card system spanning three territories (Northern, Southern, and Mississippi) with access to 150+ manufacturer partners. The product portfolio includes LED lighting fixtures from manufacturers such as Meteor Lighting (Rio Series, NovaLink System), Modern Forms (smart ceiling fans), Paraflex (turtle-safe and commercial fixtures), HALO (sustainable track lighting), Acclaim Lighting (outdoor floodlights), McGraw-Edison (parking garage lighting), and Lumascape (architectural spotlights). Smart lighting controls are provided through WaveLinx systems, while Acolyte offers wireless control interfaces and customizable pendant fixtures. The company complements its product distribution with services including pre-site visits, startup commissioning, education and training programs, and project gallery inspiration. Quick ship capabilities and sample request systems support immediate project needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Line Card Catalog Searchable digital catalog allowing customers to browse products by manufacturer, territory, and project type, with sample request capabilities for the Northern, Southern, and Mississippi Territories.
• Smart Lighting Controls Distribution Distribution of integrated lighting control systems including wireless and wired controls, sensors, dimmers, and smart lighting platforms for commercial buildings.
• Controls Commissioning and Site Visit Services Pre-site visit scheduling, startup commissioning, installation assistance, system programming, and end-user training for lighting control systems delivered by field service engineers and controls technicians.
• AIA-Approved Continuing Education Programs Continuing education courses on circadian lighting design, WELL Building Standard certification, product training videos, and design tips available through the Lighting Exchange platform for architects and design professionals.
• Meteor Lighting Architectural Fixtures (Rio Series, NovaLink System) Distribution of Meteor Lighting architectural fixtures including the Rio Series up/down cylinder with up to 11,830 lumens at 140 lm/W, and the NovaLink modular suspended system with 8,400 lm/ft output.
• Modern Forms Smart Ceiling Fans Distribution of Modern Forms smart ceiling fans in various sizes with LED luminaire options, damp/wet ratings for outdoor use, and Modern Forms app integration for voice and smart home control.
• Paraflex Commercial LED Fixtures Distribution of Paraflex LED frame lights in 2x2ft and 2x4ft configurations with selectable color temperatures and wattages, plus turtle-safe amber LED cylinders and wall packs designed for sea turtle protection in coastal applications.
• WaveLinx Lighting Control Systems Distribution of WaveLinx smart building lighting control systems including DALI-2 compatible devices, WaveLinx CORE for campus management, and high bay sensors with onboard PIR and photocell for indoor industrial applications.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooper Lighting SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary strategic partner providing smart lighting control systems including WaveLinx platform, DLVP digital low voltage systems, and comprehensive lighting solutions. Cooper Lighting is the parent brand for multiple lighting manufacturers represented in the portfolio.
• SENSOcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting control solutions provider integrated into the product offering
• WaveLinxcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooper Lighting's smart building lighting control platform offering wireless and wired control solutions for commercial buildings
• 158+ Lighting Manufacturers (Northern Territory)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer network including Cooper Lighting Solutions, Acolyte, ANP Lighting, Meteor Lighting, Modern Forms, WAC Lighting, Bega, iGuzzini, and 150+ other lighting manufacturers across architectural, commercial, and smart lighting categories
• Acolyte (Genled Brands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom architectural lighting fixtures including neon, ribbon lighting, and decorative pendants
• ANP LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural lighting fixtures including linear and decorative pendants
• Meteor LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural lighting fixtures including Rio Series cylinders, NovaLink modular systems, and high-performance luminaires
• Modern FormscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmart ceiling fans and modern lighting fixtures with smart home integration (Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings)
• Fail-SafeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare and institutional lighting fixtures by Cooper Lighting
• CoreliteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitectural ceiling lighting solutions by Cooper Lighting
• LumarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor and architectural lighting by Cooper Lighting
• HALOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResidential and commercial LED lighting by Cooper Lighting
• Acclaim LightingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEntertainment and architectural lighting fixtures including Unity H1 floodlights

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rexel USA: National electrical products distributor with significant lighting portfolio, supplying commercial and industrial customers - competes indirectly in the downstream distribution channel.
• Signify (formerly Philips Lighting): Global lighting equipment and controls manufacturer whose products flow through similar rep/spec channels; a key upstream supplier operating in the same end-market segments.
• Acuity Brands: Major US lighting and controls manufacturer (parent to multiple lines in Lighting Solutions' portfolio including Distech Controls and select Cooper Lighting assets contextually relevant) - upstream supplier and broader-scale incumbent in the same end-market.
• Graybar Electric Company: One of the largest US electrical distribution companies serving contractors and industrial customers across the same architectural lighting category - a much larger scale incumbent that touches the same customer ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Insight Lighting: A regional lighting representative serving commercial and architectural markets in the Mid-Atlantic with multi-brand portfolio and specification sales - directly comparable business model and customer base.
• The Lighting Agency: A Denver-based lighting manufacturer's representative serving specifiers across the Rocky Mountain region; comparable in being a regional rep firm with curated manufacturer partnerships and field-sales coverage.
• Division 16 Lighting: A Pacific Northwest lighting manufacturer's representative offering specification-grade architectural lighting and controls - similar in core rep model, manufacturer depth, and project-spec focus.
• Wiedenmann Lighting: A regional manufacturer's representative agency serving the architectural and commercial lighting market across multiple US states, with a similar specification-focused go-to-market targeting architects, engineers, and electrical distributors.
• Clarity Lighting Group: A Mid-Atlantic/Southeast regional lighting manufacturer's representative that holds multi-brand agency lines, provides specification support, and offers controls expertise - structurally and operationally analogous to Lighting Solutions of Alabama.

Regional players

• Eastern Lighting & Design (Eastern Lighting): A Northeast US-based lighting manufacturer's representative covering different geography but operating the same rep/specification business model for architectural lighting manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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

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