What USAI Lighting does

USAI Lighting is a privately held US manufacturer of specification-grade LED lighting fixtures, headquartered and domestically produced at a 1126 River Road facility in New Windsor, New York. The product portfolio centers on recessed downlights, cylinders, and linear pendants organized around the BeveLED (3-inch, 4.5-inch, and 6-inch apertures), LittleOnes (1-inch to 1.25-inch apertures), LittleTwos (2-inch), and Micro Multi-Cell product families. The underlying technical platform is built around three patented color-management technologies—Warm Glow Dimming (an incandescent-style color shift on dim), Color Select Tunable White (adjustable color temperature for circadian and task-tuned environments), and Infinite Color+ (full RGBW)—alongside a Power over Ethernet (PoE) smart-lighting line of more than 100 SKUs and Domestically certified ceiling-system integrations with Armstrong World Industries' WoodWorks product family.

The company distributes exclusively through independent manufacturer sales representatives who call on architects, lighting designers, engineers, and facility managers in the US specification channel; pricing is project-quoted rather than publicly listed. Its installed base spans healthcare facilities (Cypress Cove memory-care circadian installation), education (University of Iowa Voxman Building, Oceanside Library), hospitality (Caviar Kaspia at The Mark), arts and culture (David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center), commercial office (One Five One, Durst Organization), and high-end residential projects. Strategic partnerships include Armstrong World Industries (ceiling integration), Molex CoreSync, Smartengine, and Platformatics (PoE), and component-level relationships with Ketra (circadian controls) and Cree (LED components for the legacy NanoLED line).

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of specification-grade LED fixtures delivered to architectural and construction projects, with compliance and certification central to the value proposition: more than 80% of products carry Declare Labels and Red List Approved status for the International Living Future Institute's Living Building Challenge, multiple SKUs meet California Title 24 JA8, and select configurations comply with the federal Buy American Act and Build America, Buy America Act. The firm employs 101–250 people and is led by President and CEO Bonnie Littman.

Name

USAI Lighting

Legal name

USAI Lighting, LLC

Website

https://usailighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

USAI Lighting is a privately held US manufacturer of specification-grade LED fixtures—recessed downlights, cylinders, and pendants with patented color-tuning technologies—sold via independent sales representatives to architects, designers, and facility managers across healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural, and commercial projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural LED Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• LED recessed downlights
• Architectural lighting fixtures
• Tunable white lighting
• Commercial specification lighting
• Smart PoE lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Windsor

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures: Manufacture and sale of specification-grade LED recessed downlights, cylinders, and linear fixtures for commercial and high-end residential applications. Products sold through specification sales channel to architects, designers, and lighting professionals for projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USAI Lighting designs, manufactures, and sells specification-grade LED recessed downlights, cylinders, pendant fixtures, and linear multi-cell luminaires for commercial, institutional, and high-end residential projects. Its portfolio includes patented color technologies (Warm Glow Dimming, Color Select Tunable White, Infinite Color+) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) smart lighting products sold through a network of independent manufacturer sales representatives to architects, lighting designers, and specifiers.

Product overview

USAI Lighting is a manufacturer of precision LED lighting solutions headquartered in New Windsor, NY. The product portfolio centers on recessed downlights and pendant/cylinder fixtures across multiple aperture sizes (1-inch to 6-inch) organized into three product tiers. The core product families include BeveLED (Mini at 3-inch, 2.2 at 4.5-inch, and 5.0 at 6-inch apertures), LittleOnes (Zepto at 1-inch, Micro at 1.25-inch, and Micro Doubles), LittleTwos (Cylinder at 2-inch and NXT), and Micro Multi-Cell/Pendant linear fixtures. Color technology platforms include Classic White (standard), Warm Glow Dimming (patented warm dimming), Color Select Tunable White (patented tunable circadian), and Infinite Color+ (W-RGB full spectrum). The company also offers Power Over Ethernet (PoE) smart lighting solutions through partnerships with Molex, Smartengine, and Platformatics. Specialized products integrate with Armstrong WoodWorks ceiling systems. Over 80% of products carry Declare Labels and Red List Approved certification from the International Living Future Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeveLED: LED recessed downlight and cylinder product family featuring multiple aperture sizes and configurations
• LittleOnes
• LittleTwos
• NanoLED
• Micro Multi-Cell
• Classic White
• Warm Glow
• Color Select
• Infinite Color+

Products and services

• BeveLED Mini 3-inch aperture round or square recessed LED downlight delivering 500 to 2500 lumens with trimmed/trimless/millwork options and 6 to 65 degree beam spreads. Targeted at architects and lighting designers specifying commercial and high-end residential projects; carries Declare Label Red List Approved certification.
• BeveLED 2.2 4.5-inch aperture round or square recessed LED downlight delivering 800 to 4675 lumens with 10 to 90 degree beam options and multiple trim styles. For specification-grade commercial interiors.
• BeveLED 5.0 6-inch aperture round or square recessed LED downlight delivering 2800 to 4400 lumens with 30 to 90 degree beam options, featuring Color Select tunable white technology. Specified for high-output commercial and architectural projects.
• LittleOnes Zepto 1-inch aperture round recessed LED downlight delivering 275 to 1100 lumens with 30 to 45 degree beam options. Targeted at architectural projects requiring compact aperture aesthetics; carries Declare Label certification.
• LittleOnes Micro 1.25-inch aperture round or square recessed LED downlight delivering 250 to 800 lumens with 25 to 50 degree beam options. Specified for refined architectural applications; carries Declare Label certification.
• LittleOnes Micro Doubles Dual 1.25-inch aperture recessed LED downlight (2x1.25 apertures) in round or square configurations, delivering 250 to 800 lumens per head with trimmed/trimless options. For architectural projects needing multi-head aesthetics.
• LittleTwos Cylinder 2-inch round pendant and surface mount LED fixture delivering 425 to 1050 lumens with 15 to 70 degree beam options. Available in standard regress, deep regress, adjustable, and wall wash functions for architectural interiors.
• LittleTwos NXT Next generation 2-inch downlight family with standard and high-output options and multiple mounting configurations including recessed rough-in enclosure, remote driver, and canopy mount. Launched October 2025.
• Micro Multi-Cell 1.25-inch aperture rectilinear recessed linear multi-cell LED downlight delivering 400 to 3125 lumens with 30 to 50 degree beam options. For commercial and architectural projects; carries Declare Label certification.
• Micro Pendant 1.25-inch rectilinear multi-cell linear LED pendant downlight with pendant mounting, available in 2 to 8 cell configurations delivering 750 to 4675 source lumens with 35 to 50 degree beam options.
• PoE Smart Lighting Power Over Ethernet (PoE) smart lighting solutions offering integrated connectivity for building automation, with over 100 PoE-compatible products offered in partnership with Molex CoreSync, Smartengine, and Platformatics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20-30% energy reduction vs traditional lighting solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Armstrong World IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAI Lighting and Armstrong World Industries partner to design and engineer certified lighting solutions for WoodWorks ceiling systems. Fixtures are specifically certified for fit and finish with WoodWorks Grille, Linear Tegular, and Linear Solid Wood Panel ceilings. The partnership enables perfect fixture placement every time with Micro, BeveLED Mini, and BeveLED 2.2 product families.
• Molex (PoE)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Power Over Ethernet (PoE) smart lighting solutions. USAI offers over 100 PoE-compatible products integrated with Molex CoreSync platform, enabling connected building features including occupancy data, fixture monitoring, and energy optimization.
• Smartengine (PoE)coreTechnology or IntegrationPoE smart lighting integration partnership for connected building platforms. Products enable energy savings per square foot for large commercial spaces with occupancy optimization and fixture maintenance monitoring.
• Platformatics (PoE)coreTechnology or IntegrationPoE smart lighting ecosystem partnership enabling connected lighting solutions for commercial buildings.
• KetracoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Cypress Cove memory care facility project using Ketra G2 high-output linear accent luminaires and N3 satellites with Ketra X2 touchpads for dynamic circadian content control. USAI Color Select products combined with Ketra controls for circadian lighting implementation.
• Cree, Inc.strategicTechnology or IntegrationUSAI Lighting was among the first to introduce products using Cree XLamp MT-G LEDs. The partnership enabled the award-winning NanoLED family with halogen-like color and brightness combined with LED energy efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Brands: Largest North American architectural and commercial lighting manufacturer with brands including Gotham, Winona, Mark Architectural Lighting, and Peerless. Directly comparable as it offers specification-grade downlights and cylinders competing in the same architect/specifier channel as USAI, but at much greater scale with a broad portfolio.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Major lighting manufacturer with brands such as Halo, Portfolio, and Metalux serving specification, commercial, and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a broad architectural lighting supplier serving the same independent rep/specifier channel.
• Hubbell Lighting: Industrial and architectural lighting manufacturer with brands including Prescolite, Litecontrol, and Columbia Lighting. Comparable as a specification-grade commercial downlight manufacturer with a rep-driven distribution model similar to USAI's.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering Color Kinetics, Philips Hue, and architectural LED solutions including tunable-white and connected lighting systems. Comparable as it competes in tunable-white specification lighting and PoE/connected building categories where USAI is active.

Direct peers

• Lucifer Lighting: Specialty architectural LED downlight and linear fixture manufacturer focused on high-end specification projects. Closest direct peer to USAI, competing head-to-head in recessed downlights, accent lighting, and architectural cylinders for the A&D community.
• Lumenwerx: Architectural LED luminaire manufacturer specializing in linear and recessed fixtures for commercial, healthcare, and education markets. Comparable as a specification-grade architectural lighting competitor focused on similar A&D channels.
• Element Lighting (Tech Lighting): Architectural specification-grade LED downlight, pendant, and linear manufacturer serving the same architect and lighting designer community. Direct competitor in specification-grade recessed lighting with comparable aperture sizes and tunable-white offerings.
• Lightheaded Lighting: Boutique specification-grade architectural downlight manufacturer owned by Leviton. Comparable in product focus (precision recessed downlights for high-end commercial and residential) and in the same A&D specification channel as USAI.

Emerging players

• Ketra (Lutron): Pioneer in high-end tunable-white and circadian lighting controls, now part of Lutron. Comparable as a tunable-white technology leader and partner/competitor in circadian lighting installations such as the Cypress Cove memory care project.

Others

• Crestron Electronics: Smart building automation and lighting controls provider with shading, lighting fixtures, and integrated PoE/AV systems. Comparable as a participant in the connected building lighting ecosystem where USAI's PoE integrations compete and partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/USAILighting
• Facebookfacebook.com/USAILighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usai-lighting
• Instagraminstagram.com/usailighting
• Pinterestpinterest.com/usailighting

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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