What Forum Lighting Solutions does

Forum Lighting Solutions Ltd is a UK-based designer and wholesale distributor of light fittings and lamps, founded in 2013 and registered in Oldham, England. The company operates a B2B model selling primarily through electrical wholesalers and distributors, with trade customers required to log in to place orders, supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront. Its product portfolio spans nine categories: decorative lighting, lighting controls, outdoor lighting and heaters, downlights, bathroom lighting, kitchen lighting, professional LED tape, indoor lighting, and worksite lighting (including Stanley-branded portable lights).

The company's core technology is its proprietary Kinetic wireless, battery-free switch system, which uses kinetic energy harvesting to eliminate rewiring in retrofits and new builds. The 2025-upgraded Professional Kinetic receiver now handles 1000W, a threefold increase from the prior 300W specification. The Kinetic range integrates with third-party smart home platforms (TUYA App, Google Home, Amazon Alexa) and is complemented by the Ikonects Smart Home sub-brand, a sensor line (PIR, microwave, photocell), and 24V professional LED tape. An in-house design team drives continuous product development, evidenced by the 2025 launches of the Premium Outdoor range, 24V COB tape expansion, a new Bathroom Shaverlight, and the Kinetic Dimmable Receiver upgrade.

Forum generates revenue almost entirely through hardware sales to the UK trade channel, with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or M&A activity. Distribution is concentrated domestically — the company hosts IBA buying group committee meetings, exhibits at ELEXShow, and was a 2025 winner and 2026 sponsor/nominee at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards. Management is led by Marketing & Sales Manager Steve Kaye and Sales Manager Mike Yaffe. The firm has no disclosed revenue, operates within 11–50 employees, and has not pursued geographic expansion beyond the UK.

Name

Forum Lighting Solutions

Legal name

Forum Lighting Solutions Ltd

Website

https://forumlightingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forum Lighting Solutions is a UK-based designer and wholesale distributor of light fittings and lamps, selling primarily through electrical wholesalers. Its proprietary Kinetic wireless battery-free switches and Ikonects Smart Home system anchor a nine-category LED lighting portfolio serving trade installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Residential Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Plugs) Retail (CRACAGAB), Connected Lighting & Smart Switches Retail (CRAIAMAB), Smart Lighting & Dimming Control Installation (HSAHADAB)

Keywords

• LED lighting products
• Kinetic wireless switches
• Smart lighting controls
• Lighting wholesale distribution
• Commercial light fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Cholderton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Lighting Products: Forum Lighting Solutions generates revenue through selling lighting products to electrical wholesalers and distributors. Trade customers must log in to their accounts to place orders, indicating a B2B transaction model with established trade relationships.
2. Direct Online Sales: Products are available for purchase through their e-commerce website, allowing customers to browse and purchase lighting products directly online with pricing visible on product pages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forum Lighting Solutions designs and distributes a comprehensive range of LED light fittings and lamps for residential and commercial applications, sold primarily to electrical wholesalers and trade customers in the UK. Its flagship offering is the proprietary Kinetic wireless battery-free switch system, complemented by the Ikonects Smart Home system, professional LED tape, decorative, bathroom, kitchen, indoor, outdoor, and worksite lighting. The product range is supported by an in-house design team continuously developing new LED-based and smart-home-integrated lighting products.

Product overview

Forum Lighting Solutions is a UK-based lighting manufacturer and wholesaler offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products and smart home solutions. The core offering centers on LED lighting technology across residential and commercial applications. The product range is organized into nine main categories: Lighting Controls (featuring proprietary Kinetic wireless battery-free switches and Ikonects Smart Home system), Professional LED Tape (12V/24V commercial-grade strips with drivers and controllers), Decorative Lighting, Bathroom Lighting, Kitchen Lighting, Outdoor Lighting and Heaters, Downlights, Indoor Lighting, and Worksite Lighting (Stanley portable work lights). The Kinetic lighting controls represent their best-selling product line with smart home integration via TUYA App, Google Home, and Alexa. The company serves electrical wholesalers and focuses on LED technology with an in-house design team constantly developing innovative products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kinetic Lighting Controls Wireless, battery-free switches using kinetic energy harvesting technology for retrofits and new builds. Includes switches, receivers, and grid systems for domestic and commercial applications with smart home integration via TUYA App, Google Home, and Alexa. Professional Kinetic receivers are now 1000W.
• Ikonects Smart Home Smart light switch system that enables any home to be quickly and easily converted into a smart home. Designed to be retrofitted into existing homes with simple wiring via a removable connector, saving electricians installation time.
• Professional LED Tape Commercial quality LED strip lighting available in 12V and 24V options. Multi-functional for domestic and commercial situations, featuring different colour temperatures, dimmable options, various drivers and controllers, and smart home compatibility.
• Decorative Lighting Interior decorative lighting range including ceiling lights (pendant, flush, chandelier, with fan), wall lights, floor lamps, and table lamps in various contemporary styles for residential applications.
• Bathroom Lighting Comprehensive bathroom lighting range including ceiling lights, spotlights, wall lights, chandeliers, mirrors, and shaverlights. Features IP44 rated fixtures and various finishes including chrome, brass, and matt black.
• Kitchen Lighting
• Premium Outdoor Range Premium exterior lighting collection within the Outdoor Lighting and Heaters category, including wall lights, lanterns, bulkheads, security lights, guidelights, garden lights, and outdoor heaters with weather-resistant designs and various finishes.
• Downlights
• Indoor Lighting
• Sensors
• 10W LED Shaver Light Versatile bathroom shaverlight with integrated LED technology, 3 selectable colour temperatures (3000k-4000k-6500k), IP44 rating, touch on/off switch, dimmable functionality, and built-in shaver socket for UK electric shavers and toothbrushes. CE certified.
• Stanley Worksite Lighting

Quantifiable outcome

• Kinetic Professional receivers are now 1000W compared to 300W - three times more powerful
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBA (Independent Builders Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForum Lighting Solutions hosts the IBA buying group committee for their quarterly meetings at their premises. Members from all over the country attend these meetings, fostering close working relationships with electrical wholesalers and distributors in the IBA network.
• Medlock CrawleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn electrical wholesaler that recommended Forum Lighting Solutions' kinetic switches to their customer (Precision Electrical) for a complex smart lighting project. Medlock Crawley facilitated the product supply and coordination between Forum and the installing contractor.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aurora Lighting: Aurora Lighting is a UK-based designer and distributor of lighting solutions serving electrical wholesalers with a comparable product portfolio spanning LED, downlights, decorative fixtures, and smart lighting controls. Directly competes with Forum across multiple categories in the UK trade channel.
• Ansell Lighting: Ansell Lighting is a UK lighting manufacturer and wholesaler offering LED luminaires, commercial lighting, and smart controls to electrical wholesalers. Overlaps directly with Forum's commercial, residential, and outdoor ranges.
• Knightsbridge Lighting: Knightsbridge is a UK lighting and electrical accessories supplier selling decorative, commercial, and outdoor lighting through the same electrical wholesale channel. Comparable product breadth and B2B GTM motion.
• Saxby Lighting: Saxby Lighting is a UK lighting brand offering residential, commercial, and outdoor luminaires with smart lighting options, distributed through electrical wholesalers - directly comparable to Forum's portfolio and channel approach.
• Collingwood Lighting: Collingwood Lighting is a UK specialist in LED lighting solutions, including downlights, LED strip, and outdoor lighting, sold through electrical wholesalers. Shares Forum's LED-tape and downlight categories and trade-channel focus.
• Click Scolmore: Click Scolmore is a UK electrical accessories and lighting wholesaler with decorative, commercial, and smart lighting products distributed via electrical wholesalers. Comparable UK trade-channel business model and product mix.
• Enlite (Astro Lighting): Astro Lighting is a UK designer and supplier of architectural and decorative lighting, distributed through wholesalers and retailers. Comparable in product design focus, B2B distribution, and UK market presence to Forum.

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a global leader in lighting controls and shading solutions. While operating at much larger scale and broader scope, its wireless dimmer and smart lighting control range competes with Forum's Kinetic switches and Ikonects smart home products in the residential and commercial retrofit segments.
• Signify (Philips Hue): Signify, parent of Philips Hue, is a global lighting incumbent whose consumer smart lighting and connected controls range overlaps with Forum's smart home integration strategy. A much larger competitor but represents the broader smart-lighting category Forum is positioned within.

Emerging players

• Retrotouch: Retrotouch is a UK specialist in wireless, battery-free kinetic switches and smart lighting controls, with smart home integration. A direct competitor to Forum's flagship Kinetic product line in the UK retrofit segment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/forumlighting
• Facebookfacebook.com/forumlightingsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forum-lighting-solutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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