Mode Lighting

What Mode Lighting does

Mode Lighting is a privately owned UK manufacturer of architectural and theatrical lighting control systems, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Ware, Hertfordshire, operating as part of the TCL Group. The company designs and builds proprietary hardware and firmware across four core product ranges — eDIN+ (a scalable modular DIN-rail platform supporting DALI, DMX, 0-10V and leading/trailing-edge dimming), Tiger (scene-setting control for hospitality), Mirage (leading-edge mains dimming power units), and Standalone (simple rotary dimmers, scene plates, occupancy sensors) — supplemented by sub-brands such as Impulse, ColourStyle, SceneStyLED, LEDdrive, and SetSquare, plus the iOS/Android eDIN+ mobile app. Mode supports multi-decade installed bases including legacy Evolution, Neotran, and Arcline products, and operates Mode Contracts, a contract electronics manufacturing division spanning two UK factories of 46,000 sq ft.

The business runs a specification-led B2B go-to-market in which lighting designers, consultants and electrical contractors specify Mode products into commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, heritage, education, leisure and event projects across the UK and Europe. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of control modules, processors, keypads, dimmers and accessories, with supplementary professional services revenue from project specification support, commissioning, and contract electronics manufacturing for third-party OEMs. Pricing is determined per project rather than through published list prices, and Mode invests in specification-channel relationships via trade exhibitions (LiGHT, d]arc room, London Design Week, Southern Manufacturing, LewesLight), editorial case studies, and direct technical sales engagement.

Notable enterprise references include The O2 Arena (Evolution system controlling 3,000+ lighting circuits), Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Fairmont Windsor Park, Hawksmoor Wood Wharf, F1 Arcade London, Porsche Mayfair and R.M.Williams flagships. The company has integrated eDIN+ with third-party shading (NICE, UMBRA), smart-lighting (Casambi), and AV (RTI) systems, and maintains a long-standing collaboration with Forbes & Lomax. No public revenue, funding or valuation figures are disclosed.

Name

Mode Lighting

Legal name

Mode Lighting Limited

Website

https://modelighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mode Lighting is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1970 that designs and builds proprietary lighting control systems — dimmers, processors, keypads and DIN-rail modules — sold on a specification-led basis to designers, consultants and contractors across hospitality, retail, commercial, residential, heritage, education and event projects in the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Control Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Lighting control systems
• Dimming controls
• DALI DMX protocols
• Scene-setting controllers
• Contract electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ware

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Lighting Control Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary lighting control products including dimmers (leading edge, trailing edge, DALI, DMX), processors, keypads, control plates, power units, and accessories. Products sold through specification route via designers, consultants, and contractors.
2. Mode Contracts - CEM Services: Contract electronics manufacturing services offered through Mode Contracts division. Includes product design, prototyping, production engineering, small/medium volume UK manufacturing, high volume offshore manufacturing, full procurement and supply chain management, warehousing and distribution. Also offers LED products, mechanical design, 3D printing, compliance testing, PCB design, and assembly services.
3. Project Support Services: From initial specification through to commissioning, the team supports every stage of projects including specification support, technical guidance, and practical solutions. Remote diagnostics and ongoing support also available for commissioned systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mode Lighting designs and manufactures proprietary lighting control hardware and systems in the UK, supporting protocols including DALI, DMX, 0-10V, leading-edge and trailing-edge dimming. Its portfolio covers the eDIN+, Tiger, Mirage and Standalone ranges, complemented by a Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) division called Mode Contracts that provides product design, prototyping, assembly and supply chain services.

Product overview

Mode Lighting is a privately owned UK manufacturer of lighting control systems with over 50 years of experience, designing and building products in Hertfordshire. The product portfolio is organized into four core ranges: eDIN+ (a scalable modular DIN-rail platform supporting DALI, DMX, trailing-edge, leading-edge, and 0–10V protocols for projects of any scale), Tiger (scene-setting control for hospitality venues using mains dimming, 1-10V, and switched loads), Mirage (wall-mounted leading-edge mains dimming power units in single/4/8-channel configurations), and Standalone (simple dimming, switching and scene-setting without a central processor). These core ranges are supplemented by specialized sub-brands including Impulse (intuitive standalone controllers), ColourStyle (DMX/0-10V colour control), SceneStyle LED (trailing-edge scene controllers), LEDdrive (mains/DMX dimmable LED drivers), and SetSquare (energy-saving commercial sensors and controllers). The eDIN+ platform serves as the flagship scalable system, while Tiger and Mirage address mid-market and architectural segments respectively. Mode Lighting also offers an eDIN+ mobile App for iOS and Android, and operates a separate Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) division, Mode Contracts, providing full product design-through-assembly services across two UK factories. Legacy ranges including Evolution, Neotran, and Arcline remain supported for existing installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tiger: Scene-setting lighting control system for mains dimmed, 1-10V, and switched lighting loads. Designed for continuous 24/7 operation in hospitality venues.
• Mirage
• eDIN+
• Standalone
• LEDdrive
• Impulse
• ColourStyle
• SceneStyLED
• SetSquare
• Mode Contracts

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency improvements through intelligent DALI dimming, trailing-edge circuits, and programmed scenes ensuring lighting is only used where and when required.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forbes & LomaxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Long-standing collaboration between Mode Lighting and Forbes & Lomax combining elegant switch design with flexible lighting control systems. Forbes & Lomax Invisible Switches are showcased at Mode exhibitions and integrated into lighting control projects for residential, hospitality and heritage applications.
• Kimber KreativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Artist Jen Kimber created custom artwork for Mode's LiGHT 25 exhibition stand, hand-painting a Forbes & Lomax primed plate to blend with artwork. Demonstrates collaboration between technical innovation and design creativity.
• Fringe ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within TCL Group providing Contract Electronic Manufacturing services. Exhibits at Southern Manufacturing Show alongside Mode Lighting. Part of the same privately owned UK Group of electronics companies.
• Atelier LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club project, collaborating with Mode on integrated eDIN+ lighting control solution.
• Sutton Vane AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting design consultancy for Sheppard Street Underpass project in Swindon. Mode supported delivery of their control strategy for the heritage public realm improvement.
• ElektraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for R.M.Williams flagship store on Jermyn Street. Mode delivered considered eDIN+ lighting control system aligned with architectural intent.
• Flyte ProjectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPart of project team for R.M.Williams flagship store, collaborating with Mode and Elektra on lighting control delivery.
• Mistry LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for The Cut & Craft project in Manchester, collaborating with Mode on eDIN+ lighting control for the hospitality venue.
• Studio Two InteriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer for The Cut & Craft project, working with Mode on lighting control integration within the restored banking hall.
• SW BruceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical contractor for The Duchess & Dressmaker project in Brentwood, carrying out installation and commissioning of Tiger lighting control system.
• RP Bray Electrical ContractorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical contractors who carried out installation and commissioning of stairwell luminaire and Tiger lighting control extension at The Ampersand Hotel.
• Hoare LeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning engineering consultancy and client for Western Transit Sheds project. Mode delivered tailored lighting control solution using Evolution system.
• Victoria Jerram Lighting DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for F1 Arcade London project, working with Mode on comprehensive eDIN+ lighting control system across simulator, restaurant and bar zones.
• Grove DevelopmentsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDevelopment partner for Fairmont Windsor Park hotel project, working with Mode on lighting control throughout front-of-house areas.
• Calma GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for Fairmont Windsor Park, collaborating with Mode on delivery of flexible, scalable control systems for the luxury hotel.
• Simon Dove / CODAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting designer for Sherborne House project, working with Mode on versatile eDIN+ control system for Grade I listed heritage property.
• IntominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting design consultancy for Hawksmoor Wood Wharf and Electric Shuffle projects, collaborating with Mode on Tiger and ColourStyle lighting control systems.
• DHA DesignsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting design collaboration for Vardo project, working with Mode on architectural brilliance and technological innovation.
• Nex ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm for Vardo project, collaborating with Mode on lighting control systems for adaptable, immersive spaces.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helvar: Finnish lighting controls specialist offering DALI and wireless systems for commercial, education and healthcare. Closely comparable to Mode in target verticals (hospitality, education, offices) and product category (DALI-based scene-setting and networked controls), serving the same European specifier community.
• iLight: UK-based manufacturer of architectural lighting controls offering DALI, DMX and 0-10V dimming systems for hospitality, commercial and heritage projects. A direct UK competitor with overlapping product portfolio and similar specification-led distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Dynalite / Interact): Global lighting giant offering the Philips Dynalite wired controls portfolio and Interact wireless IoT platform. A broad incumbent competing with Mode across commercial, retail and hospitality specifications, leveraging scale, brand and an extensive luminaire ecosystem.
• Lutron Electronics: Global premium lighting controls leader (Grafik Eye, HomeWorks, Quantum) with deep specification share in luxury hospitality, residential and corporate fit-outs. Competes with Mode for high-end UK hospitality and heritage projects at a premium price point with broader global service.
• Crestron Electronics: US-based AV and lighting control incumbent offering integrated building control systems. Overlaps Mode in luxury hospitality and commercial projects where lighting control sits within broader smart-building specifications, but operates a much wider AV/IT portfolio.
• Legrand: French global electrical and digital building infrastructure group whose lighting control subsidiaries (CP Electronics, Legrand controls) compete with Mode across commercial and residential specifications. Operates at much larger scale with global distribution.
• Eaton (formerly Cooper Lighting / Greengate): US-listed power management major offering the Greengate lighting controls portfolio for commercial buildings. Competes with Mode in office and education specifications through larger distribution and bundled electrical infrastructure offerings.

Emerging players

• Zencontrol: UK/Australian DALI-2 and wireless lighting controls specialist with growing specification share in commercial fit-out. Comparable to Mode in DALI-centric architectural control but differentiates on cloud-native and BMS-integrated features.
• Artistic Licence: UK-based lighting controls and DMX specialist serving architectural and entertainment markets. Comparable niche positioning to Mode in DMX/RGBW control and shading integration, with a smaller scale and more entertainment-leaning customer base.
• Casambi: Finnish wireless lighting controls ecosystem (Bluetooth mesh) widely adopted in architectural luminaires. Mode already integrates Casambi at projects like Porsche Mayfair, making Casambi a complementary channel partner but also a competitive threat to wired DIN-rail platforms like eDIN+ in retrofit applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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