What LLI Architectural Lighting does

LLI Architectural Lighting LLC is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of specification-grade linear LED lighting systems, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The company designs, engineers, and assembles its products in the United States, specializing in micro linear lighting with extrusion profiles under 2 inches wide, plus a broader portfolio of LED extrusions, tapelight, LED neon (including high-temperature sauna and UL676 pool/spa rated variants), power supplies, controls, and connectors. Its product lines span surface mount, recessed, and mud-in configurations, with the Seamless Series targeting seamless architectural integration into drywall ceilings and walls.

The company operates a made-to-order, project-based business model that sells primarily through a sales-led go-to-market: local sales representatives, a dedicated rep portal, and direct customer service via phone and email. Pricing is quote-based, with custom orders requiring a 50% deposit and standard products supporting a Quick Ship program that delivers within 10 days. Customers include architects, lighting designers, interior designers, contractors, and commercial/institutional and high-end residential projects in the continental United States. LLI is a member of the TAG Lighting Brands portfolio alongside sister brands Blackjack Lighting and RGBLights, and ships products via FedEx Ground with free freight on orders over $500.

Name

LLI Architectural Lighting

Legal name

LLI Architectural Lighting LLC

Website

https://llialighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LLI Architectural Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of specification-grade micro linear LED lighting (extrusions, tapelight, neon, power supplies, and controls), serving architects, designers, and contractors in commercial and high-end residential projects across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo Grove

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Revenue generated from sale of made-to-order LED extrusions, LED tapelight, LED neon, power supplies, controls, and connectors. Products are sold as both extrusion-only and extrusion-with-LED configurations. Custom orders may require 50% deposit and have longer lead times.
2. Quick Ship Products: Expedited shipment of standard products within 10 days or less for customers with time-sensitive projects
3. Custom/Special Orders: Custom-length tape light (rounded up to nearest foot), special finishes, and custom configurations that may incur additional charges including heavier gauge wire for voltage drop reduction

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LLI Architectural Lighting designs, engineers, and assembles made-to-order specification-grade LED linear lighting products in the USA, including aluminum LED extrusions (surface, recessed, and mud-in), LED tapelight, LED neon, LED flex sheets, washer/grazers, power supplies, controls, and connectors. The company specializes in micro linear lighting with profiles under 2 inches wide for architectural integration, serving architects, lighting designers, interior designers, and contractors.

Product overview

LLI Architectural Lighting specializes in micro linear lighting with profiles under 2 inches wide. The company designs, engineers, and assembles products in the USA. Their product portfolio centers on specification-grade LED tapelight and extrusions for architectural applications, including surface mount, recessed, and LED neon solutions. The core product lines include: (1) LED Extrusions - aluminum channel profiles available in surface mount, recessed, and mud-in configurations, including the Seamless Series designed for seamless drywall integration; (2) LED Neon - flexible neon-style lighting in various profiles (Square XL, standard square, dome, mini square, rectangle) with color options from static white to RGBW and tunable white; (3) LED Tapelight - specification-grade tape lighting for various applications; (4) Accessories - power supplies, controls (controllers/receivers/decoders), connectors, washer/grazers, and flex sheets. The Seamless Series includes 14 distinct profiles (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, Border, Cove 2, Curve, Edge, Micro, Square Edge, Side Bend 1.0, Top Bend 1.0, Wall Wash, Regressed) designed for mud-in ceiling and wall installations. Specialized product lines include high-temperature LED Neon for sauna applications (NH series) and IP68 submersible LED Neon for pool and spa installations (UL676 certified). Applications range from general and accent lighting to millwork, cove, wall wash, and in-floor installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blackjack Lighting: Sister brand under TAG Lighting Brands offering specification-grade architectural lighting.
• RGBLights

Products and services

• LED Extrusions Aluminum extrusion channels (profiles) for installing LED tapelight, available in surface mount, recessed, and mud-in configurations. Categories include Recessed Angled, Square Flanged, Thin Flanged, and the Seamless Series (14 distinct profiles including Seamless 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, Border, Cove 2, Curve, Edge, Micro, Square Edge, Side Bend 1.0, Top Bend 1.0, Wall Wash, and Regressed). Designed for architects, lighting designers, and contractors specifying architectural lighting.
• Extrusions + LED (Pre-assembled) Pre-assembled extrusions with integrated LED tapelight, ready for installation. Combines the company's aluminum extrusion profiles with specification-grade LED tapelight as a single ordered unit for architects, designers, and contractors.
• LED Tapelight Specification-grade LED tapelight for general lighting, accent lighting, and color changing installations. Available in custom lengths (rounded to nearest foot), with static white through RGBW and tunable white options, suitable for indoor and outdoor (IP67+) applications.
• LED Neon Flexible LED neon lighting solutions including Square XL profile (higher output, larger profile), standard square, dome, mini square, and rectangle shapes. Available in RGB, RGBW, static white, tunable white, and warm fade options with various IP ratings (IP20-IP68), bend orientations (side, top, dual), and specialized variants including UL676 pool/spa certified submersible models and high-ambient-temperature sauna models.
• LED Flex Sheets Flexible LED sheet products for specialized lighting applications where linear or neon profiles are not suitable, providing uniform illumination across surfaces.
• Washer Grazers LED products designed for wall washing and grazing applications to illuminate vertical surfaces such as artwork, signage, and architectural features.
• Power Supplies and Drivers LED power supplies and drivers for powering LED lighting installations across the LLI product line.
• LED Controls LED lighting control systems including controllers and receivers/decoders for color changing and tunable white products.
• LED Connectors LED connection accessories for joining and terminating LED tape and neon products across the LLI product line.
• Quick Ship Program Expedited shipment of standard products within 10 days or less for customers with time-sensitive projects. Available across the standard LLI product line.

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• TAG Lighting BrandsminorOthersLLI Architectural Lighting is part of TAG Lighting Brands, a portfolio of lighting companies that includes Blackjack Lighting and RGBLights. TAG Lighting Brands operates collectively with shared distribution and market presence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Q-Tran: Q-Tran is a closely comparable US manufacturer of specification-grade linear LED fixtures, extrusions, and drivers serving architects and lighting designers. It directly overlaps with LLI's core extrusions, tapelight, and neon product lines.
• Elemental LED (Diode LED): Elemental LED / Diode LED is a major competitor in linear LED tape, channels, drivers, and neon, offering both commercial and residential grades. Its catalog breadth and specification-grade positioning overlap almost directly with LLI's product mix.
• Edge Lighting: Edge Lighting is a US-based linear and architectural LED fixture maker known for minimal-profile recessed and task lighting. It targets the same architect/specifier channel as LLI with comparable recessed and under-cabinet fixtures.
• Tivoli Lighting: Tivoli specializes in architectural LED linear and cove lighting, including tape light, neon, and extrusion channels for commercial specification work. It is one of the closest direct competitors to LLI in both product and customer profile.
• JESCO Lighting: JESCO manufactures specification-grade linear LED fixtures, cove, and under-cabinet products with strong representation among architects and lighting designers. It is highly comparable to LLI's architectural specification focus.
• Focal Point Lighting: Focal Point is a US architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in recessed, linear, and integrated ceiling systems. It serves the same architect and interior designer specifier channel with comparable recessed and seamless product lines.
• USAI Lighting: USAI Lighting is a US specification-grade architectural LED manufacturer focused on downlights and small-aperture recessed fixtures. It targets the same high-end commercial and hospitality specifier customers as LLI.

Broad incumbents

• WAC Lighting (Acuity): WAC Lighting, part of Acuity Brands, offers extensive architectural recessed, linear, and tape lighting portfolios at scale. It competes with LLI in many of the same commercial specification projects but with broader product breadth and global distribution.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a publicly traded lighting conglomerate whose brands (Gotham, Lithonia, Winona, Aculux) span architectural downlights, linear, and outdoor lighting. It overlaps with LLI in commercial specification but at vastly larger scale and broader category coverage.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify, parent of Philips, Color Kinetics, and several architectural brands, is a dominant global lighting incumbent. Its architectural linear and cove products compete with LLI on large commercial projects where brand and global support matter.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/llia_lighting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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