1st Source Lighting

What 1st Source Lighting does

1st Source Lighting is a privately-held, woman-owned US manufacturer of application-specific LED lighting fixtures, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Auburn, California. The company designs and produces engineered lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, government, and educational facilities, with a deliberate specialization in demanding environments where generic catalog fixtures underperform—cold storage, blast freezers, food processing, pharmaceutical cleanrooms, athletic facilities (gymnasiums, pickleball, tennis, racquetball), and data centers. Core technical differentiators include the proprietary LBAT (Lens Beam Augmentation Technology) lens for glare-controlled athletic lighting, solid conductive polymer capacitor driver architecture for -40°F cold-start reliability, IP66-IP69 sealed housings for washdown and cleanroom applications, and vertical V-Tray optics for data center rack-face illumination. The product portfolio spans linear high bays, center basket and sealed face troffers, vapor tight fixtures, area lights, retrofit kits, LED boards, programmable drivers, and the TruBlu Mesh Bluetooth SIG Mesh wireless lighting controls ecosystem.

The company operates a direct B2B sales motion targeting contractors, spec engineers, facility managers, and procurement officers, supported by free AGI32 photometric layout engineering, BIMobject distribution for architectural specifications, and BAA/BABA/TAA documentation for federal procurement channels. Pricing is publicly disclosed for many Quick Ship SKUs in the $74-$415 per-unit range, with wholesale accounts, freight-allowed terms, and retrofit services (fluorescent, metal halide, HPS, LPS, LED-to-LED+) available for distributor and contractor customers. Named customers include US Steel, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, 3M, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, FedEx, UPS, the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore Labs, NY/NJ Port Authority, and a roster of universities including Yale, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, and University of Puget Sound.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time LED fixture hardware sales, supplemented by custom manufacturing and pre-commissioned controls configuration services. The business holds industry certifications including DLC Premium, NSF/ANSI 2, UL, CSA, and FCC Class B, and is currently pursuing NSF P442 cleanroom protocol certification. With 51-100 employees and no disclosed external funding, the company has grown organically over three decades, anchored by long-tenured enterprise relationships, regulatory compliance for federal and life sciences channels, and a focused product engineering culture oriented around environment-specific problem solving rather than commodity LED competition.

Name

1st Source Lighting

Legal name

1st Source Lighting

Website

https://1stsourcelighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1st Source Lighting is a US-based, woman-owned manufacturer of application-specific LED lighting fixtures serving commercial, industrial, government, education, food/pharmaceutical, and athletic facility markets since 1993 with proprietary LBAT optics and BAA/BABA/TAA federal compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAIAA

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYIMAGAIAB

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYIMAGAIAC

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYIMAGAIAI

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYBPABAGAC

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Building Automation, Energy Management & Smart Building Services

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• Industrial LED fixtures
• Cold storage lighting
• Gymnasium lighting solutions
• LED retrofit kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Fixture Hardware Sales: Direct sales of LED luminaires across product categories including high bays, troffers, vapor tights, sports court lighting, and cold storage fixtures. Products sold as one-time purchases with 5-10 year warranties. Revenue generated from replacement and new construction projects.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Bespoke fixture engineering to customer specifications leveraging BABA certification and USA-made capabilities. Custom photometric layouts and pre-commissioned controls configuration services bundled with fixture sales.
3. Commissioning Services: Pre-commissioning services for lighting controls, configuring wireless TruBlu Mesh systems before shipment. Turnkey support including photometrics, layout design, and controls integration.
4. Wholesale/B2B Accounts: Wholesale accounts for distributors and contractors with bulk ordering capabilities, freight allowed terms, and reseller certificate requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

1st Source Lighting manufactures application-specific LED lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial, and government facilities, including linear high bays, troffers, vapor tights, sports court fixtures, cold storage luminaires, and data center fixtures. The company also offers fluorescent/metal halide/HPS/LED-to-LED retrofit kits, wireless lighting controls (TruBlu Mesh), and value-added engineering services such as custom photometric layouts and pre-commissioned controls.

Product overview

1st Source Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of application-specific LED lighting fixtures founded in 1993, specializing in engineered solutions for demanding environments rather than generic catalog products. The portfolio centers on linear high bay fixtures (Premium Gym High Bay with LBAT lens technology, LED Contractor Select, and UFO High Bay options), commercial troffers (Center Basket Troffers, High Lumen Troffers, Sealed Face Troffers), and sports-specific fixtures (PCS Direct-Indirect Pickleball, Tennis, and Racquetball Court fixtures). The cold storage line includes Linear High Bays, Vapor Tight fixtures, and Sealed Face Troffers rated to -40°F with remote-driver configurations for pharmaceutical applications. Specialty offerings include Synapse Data Center fixtures with V-Tray optics and FCC Class B EMI-rated drivers. Supporting infrastructure includes TruBlu Mesh wireless controls (Bluetooth SIG Mesh), LED Boards, Drivers, Emergency Drivers, and Germicidal/UV Lamps. Retrofit services cover Fluorescent, Metal Halide, HPS, LPS, and LED-to-LED+ conversions. The company also provides Custom Photometric Layouts and Pre-commissioned Lighting Controls as value-added engineering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Gym High Bay Linear high bay fixture with proprietary LBAT (Lens Beam Augmentation Technology) lens for sports-engineered glare control and ball-tracking visibility. Features IK10 impact-resistant wire cage and broadcast-grade constant-current driver. Designed for competition gymnasiums with ceilings 18-35 feet.
• LED Contractor Select Linear High Bay Entry-tier linear high bay with integrated wireguard impact protection and commercial-grade driver for budget-sensitive ball-sport environments.
• LED UFO High Bay Round high bay option at entry-tier price point with optional drop lens variant for glare control in gym and auxiliary practice applications.
• LED Center Basket Troffers Volumetric architectural troffer fixtures available in 2x2, 1x4, and 2x4 sizes with LBAT glare reduction lens, BAA/BABA compliance, and 20W-80W output with diffused acrylic lens.
• LED Cold Storage Linear High Bay Cold-rated high bay engineered for cold storage facilities. Operating temperatures down to -40°F with damp-rated housing. Available in 2ft (85W-150W) and 4ft (85W-300W) configurations with up to 44,000 lumens.
• LED Sealed Face Troffer Series Sealed face troffer fixtures for cleanrooms, food prep, and washdown areas. IP67 rated with EPDM rubber gasketing and impact-resistant polycarbonate lens. Engineered to NSF P442 standard. Available in 2x2, 1x4, and 2x4 sizes up to 24,000 lumens.
• LED Vapor Tight Series Sealed linear vapor tight fixtures for damp and wet location applications. Up to IP69 ingress protection for high-temperature, high-pressure washdown environments. NSF/ANSI 2 Food Equipment compliant.
• LED Vapor Tight High Bay Compact fully-sealed high bay fixture for cold storage and washdown environments. Up to IP69 protection with -40°F cold-start reliability. 130W-260W with DLC Premium listing.
• LED Linear High Bay (Premium) High-output linear bay for warehouses, manufacturing, and indoor commercial spaces. 85W-150W with diffused acrylic lensing, LBAT glare reduction technology, and 0-10V dimming. BAA/BABA compliant.
• LED High Lumen Troffers High-output troffer fixtures for high-traffic commercial spaces. 84W-139W with diffused polycarbonate lens and drop ceiling compatibility. Polycarbonate LBAT lens option for ball-impact rated applications.
• LED Indirect Hex Fixture Indirect uplight fixture for arenas, gyms, and field houses. Hexagonal aluminum housing with 346W-400W output and up to 64,000 lumens. Features wireless controls compatibility and DLC Premium listing.
• PCS Direct-Indirect Pickleball Fixture Direct-indirect pickleball fixture engineered for glare-free play. Proprietary LBAT curved diffused acrylic lens eliminates pixel brightness glare. 60/40 direct-indirect split prevents Cave Effect. 125W-250W with up to 38,000 lumens. Meets USAPA/ASBA Class I tournament standards.
• High Lumen Pickle Panel Panel appearance fixture for low ceiling pickleball facilities (under 20ft). Deep housing design with high-diffusion flat lens for ultra-low glare. Up to 27,000 lumens with 100% downlight distribution.
• LINTA Architectural Linear Series Architectural linear fixture with sleek form factor and seamless snap-and-lock connections for continuous runs. Adjustable uplight and downlight distribution. Low-glare continuous diffused lens. Designed for country clubs, social lounges, and low-ceiling courts.
• LED Direct-Indirect Tennis Fixture

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-70% energy reduction vs legacy technology
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and long-term customer.

• BIMobjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive Revit file library hosted on BIMobject featuring high-quality BIM content for 1st Source products. Enables architects and spec engineers to download free parametric Revit families for design integration.
• McConnect (TruBlu Mesh Controls)coreTechnology or IntegrationWireless Bluetooth SIG Mesh-based lighting controls ecosystem including IoT gateway, controllers, sensors, and cloud management platform. Sensor-ready drivers with auxiliary power for wireless controls integration.
• Reliance Metal Centerlong-term customerOthersLong-term customer relationship spanning 30+ years since early 1990s. 1st Source provided lighting for warehouse, offices, and exterior of 160,000 sq ft building. Customer provides testimonial endorsement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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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