Premier Lighting

What Premier Lighting does

Premier Lighting, Inc. is a B2B commercial LED lighting distributor and turnkey retrofit services provider founded in 1991 and headquartered in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, with a billing office in Burnsville, Minnesota. The firm distributes LED products from at least ten manufacturers (Keystone Technologies, GE Current, Cooper Lighting, TCP, Green Creative, Eiko, Lutron, RAB Lighting, Satco/Nuvo, Light Efficient Design) and operates under the co-branded DBA "Premier Lighting, Powered by Innovative." Service reach extends across a ten-state Midwest and Mountain West footprint covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, and the Dakotas.

The company operates two complementary go-to-market motions. The primary motion is project-based: turnkey LED retrofits for commercial and industrial facilities, religious institutions, educational campuses, multi-housing properties, retail/convenience store chains, and government/nonprofit customers. The firm holds Cooperative Purchasing Connection contract #24.5-PLI and Minnesota state contract L-290, providing prequalified access to cooperative and state procurement channels. Reported case studies and customer logos include Target Field, Community Dental Care, Smiths Medical, Graco Inc., Lapham-Hickey Steel, Holiday Stationstores, Saint Thomas Academy, St. Michael Catholic Church, Sun Empire Foods, and Imagine Print (a 700+ employee facility), and the company states it has retrofitted hundreds of thousands of fluorescent fixtures to date. Active product launches across 2024–2026 span troffers, signage, HPS replacement lamps, specialty amber/photobiological LED, and PL form factors across multiple OEM partners.

The secondary motion is transactional: the company operates ledt8bulb.com as a dedicated e-commerce storefront for direct LED product sales to SMB and individual buyers, expanding reach beyond traditional project quotes. Premier Lighting is a member of the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD). Headcount sits in the 11–50 employee band, no external funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or M&A activity are disclosed, and no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software platforms, or connected-lighting intellectual property are described in the source material — the firm positions as application-driven distribution and retrofit execution rather than technology development.

Name

Premier Lighting

Legal name

Premier Lighting Inc.

Website

https://premierltg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Lighting is a B2B commercial LED lighting distributor and turnkey retrofit services provider headquartered in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, serving commercial, industrial, religious, educational, government, and retail customers across a ten-state Midwest and Mountain West region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Retail (High Bay, Troffers, Warehouse) (CRAIAHAG), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• LED retrofit services
• Lighting distribution
• LED replacement lamps
• Energy efficient lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Coon Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. LED Product Sales: Sale of LED lighting products including T8 tubes, fixtures, HID replacements, PAR lamps, and related components through their e-commerce platform ledt8bulb.com.
2. Lighting Retrofit Services: Turn-key project-based services including lighting evaluation, product specification, installation oversight, and project management for commercial and industrial LED lighting retrofits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Premier Lighting is a commercial LED lighting distributor that sells LED replacement lamps, fixtures, retrofit kits, and accessories through its e-commerce platform (ledt8bulb.com) and offers turn-key LED retrofit project services. The company provides facility lighting evaluation, product specification, rebate assistance, and installation oversight for commercial, industrial, institutional, religious, and government customers. It represents multiple LED brands including Keystone Technologies, GE Current, Green Creative, TCP, Eiko, Lutron, Satco, RAB, Cooper, Diode LED, and Halco.

Product overview

Premier Lighting is a commercial LED lighting distributor offering turn-key LED lighting retrofit projects. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of LED products across multiple brands, with core offerings including LED T8 and T5 tubes (available in Type A, B, and C configurations), LED HID replacements, LED fixtures, LED retrofit kits, PAR/BR lamps, recessed downlights, emergency lighting, and specialty lighting such as UV disinfectant and cove lighting. The product lineup features advanced capabilities including color-select (CCT selectable) and power-select technologies, smart/WiFi-enabled products, and TAA-compliant options. Premier Lighting represents numerous manufacturer brands including Keystone Technologies, GE Current, Green Creative, Satco STARFISH, TCP, RAB Lighting, Eiko, Light Efficient Design, Halco, Lutron, and Diode LED. The company offers professional lighting retrofit services including facility evaluation, energy savings analysis, rebate assistance, and installation for commercial, industrial, institutional, and religious facility applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Retrofit Services Professional turn-key LED lighting retrofit services for commercial, industrial, institutional, and religious facility customers; includes current-system evaluation to identify energy savings potential, product specification, rebate assistance, and project management through installation.
• LED T8 Tubes Linear LED tube lamps designed to replace fluorescent T8 tubes in commercial and industrial fixtures, available in Type A, Type B, and Type C configurations; for facility managers, contractors, and electricians retrofitting office, warehouse, and commercial spaces.
• LED T5 Tubes Linear LED tube lamps designed to replace fluorescent T5 lamps in commercial applications, available in Type A, B, and C configurations with bypass options.
• LED SignHero Tubes LED replacement tubes for fluorescent sign lighting applications; replaces traditional T8HO and T12HO fluorescent lamps in illuminated signs with selectable color temperatures.
• LED HID Replacements LED replacement lamps for high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting including metal halide and high-pressure sodium fixtures, available with active or passive cooling options.
• LED PL Lamps LED plug-in lamps designed to replace compact fluorescent (CFL) plug-in lamps; available in Type AB configurations compatible with or without ballasts.
• LED Fixtures Complete LED lighting fixtures for commercial and industrial applications including high bay, low bay, panel, and strip fixtures.
• LED Retrofit Kits Conversion kits for retrofitting existing fluorescent fixtures to LED technology, including 2x2 and 2x4 troffer retrofit kits for office and commercial applications.
• LED PAR Lamps (PAR30, PAR38, PAR56) LED parabolic aluminized reflector lamps for spotlighting and accent lighting applications in churches, retail, and commercial spaces.
• LED Recessed Cans/Downlights LED recessed downlights and can lights for commercial and residential applications; includes retrofit inserts for existing CFL cans.
• LED A-Lamps LED A-shape replacement lamps for traditional incandescent A19 bulbs in selectable wattage and color temperature options.
• LED Emergency Lighting Emergency backup LED lighting fixtures and lamps that operate during power outages for safety illumination in commercial buildings.
• LED Solar Lighting Solar-powered LED lighting solutions for outdoor applications independent of grid power.
• LED High Bay Fixtures High-output LED fixtures designed for warehouses, gyms, arenas, and industrial spaces with high ceiling heights.
• UV Disinfectant Lighting UV-C disinfectant lighting products for sanitization applications in commercial and institutional settings.
• LED Canopy Lights LED canopy and soffit lighting fixtures for gas stations, parking garages, and covered walkways, available in square and round optic configurations.
• LED Deco/Candela Lamps Decorative LED lamps including chandelier bulbs, candle-shaped bulbs, and vintage filament-style bulbs for aesthetic lighting applications.
• LED AR111 Lamps LED AR111 reflector lamps with screw terminal bases for retail display and accent lighting applications.
• LED Cove Lighting Architectural LED cove and tape lighting solutions for decorative and accent illumination in residential and commercial spaces.
• Lighting Controls Lighting control systems including dimmers, occupancy sensors, photosensors, and programmable control systems for energy savings and automation.
• California Title 24/Title 20 Compliant LED Lamps LED lamps meeting California Title 24 and Title 20 JA8 energy efficiency requirements for resale into California-regulated markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy costs by 50% or more in ice rink facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keystone TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Lighting is a major distributor for Keystone Technologies LED products including SignHero sign tubes, XFit LED canopy lights, Advanta recessed downlights, color-selectable LED bulbs, and LED drivers.
• GE CurrentcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor for GE Current LED products including LumenChoice/SpectraChoice HID replacements, metric LED T8 tubes, and LED A-lamps with selectable color temperatures.
• Cooper LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier carries Cooper Lighting LED fixtures and components as part of their product portfolio.
• TCP (Technical Consumer Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor for TCP LED products including color-selectable T8/T5 lamps with PET coating, filament shape bulbs, and commercial fixtures.
• Green CreativecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier offers Green Creative LED products including CCT/power/beam-select PAR38 lamps and vintage deco filament LED bulbs.
• EikocoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor for Eiko LED products including Type AB CCT LED PL lamps for CFL replacements.
• LutroncoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier offers Lutron lighting controls and smart lighting solutions for commercial applications.
• RAB LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier carries RAB Lighting LED products for commercial and industrial applications.
• Satco/NuvocoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor for Satco/Nuvo LED products including STARFISH WiFi-controlled smart lighting.
• Light Efficient Design (ETi SSL)coreTechnology or IntegrationPremier offers Light Efficient Design LED products including amber LBI retrofit kits for clean room applications and LED HID replacements.
• CPC (Cooperative Purchasing Connection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Lighting is a proud member of CPC, enabling easy quoting and offering services for schools, non-profits, and government entities through cooperative purchasing contracts.
• NAILD (National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors)minorOthersPremier Lighting displays the NAILD logo indicating membership in this trade association for independent lighting distributors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Graybar Electric Company: One of the largest North American electrical, lighting, and communications distributors, serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable in carrying the same major LED OEM lines and serving multi-site enterprise accounts, but at vastly greater scale.
• Sonepar USA: World's largest electrical distributor with US operations providing lighting and electrical products to commercial, industrial, and contractor customers. Comparable as a broad-line incumbent competing for the same LED retrofit and project business.
• Rexel USA: Global electrical distribution business with US operations distributing lighting, lighting controls, and energy-management solutions. Comparable as a broad-line competitor carrying many of the same LED brands Premier represents.

Regional players

• Crescent Electric Supply: Upper-Midwest and national electrical distributor offering lighting products and services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a regional/multi-state electrical distributor with overlapping LED product portfolio.
• Border States Electric: Employee-owned electrical distributor serving electric utilities, construction, and industrial customers across the upper Midwest and northern US. Comparable in territory overlap (MN, WI, ND, SD, MT) and product mix to Premier.

Direct peers

• Orion Energy Systems: Provider of LED lighting retrofit solutions and turn-key energy-efficient lighting upgrades for commercial and industrial facilities. Directly comparable as a project-based LED retrofit integrator serving similar end markets to Premier.
• Energy Management Collaborative (EMC): Midwest-based distributor and project manager of LED lighting retrofits for commercial customers, including turn-key services. Comparable business model combining LED product distribution with retrofit project execution.
• 1000Bulbs.com: Online lighting retailer selling LED, HID, fluorescent, and specialty lighting products to commercial and consumer customers. Comparable to Premier's ledt8bulb.com e-commerce channel in product range and online distribution model.
• Facility Solutions Group (FSG): National provider of lighting retrofit, electrical, and signage services to commercial, industrial, and retail customers. Comparable in offering turn-key LED retrofit solutions and serving multi-site enterprise accounts.

Emerging players

• LED Supply: Online distributor of LED components, drivers, and complete fixtures to commercial and DIY customers. Comparable in e-commerce LED distribution model, though with a smaller project-services component than Premier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/premierltg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PremierLightingMN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/premier-lighting-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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