What Aleddra does

Aleddra, Inc. is a private LED lighting manufacturer headquartered in Renton, Washington, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lightel Technologies Inc. since 2015 (originating as a business division in 2008). The company designs, manufactures, and sells three product families: Emergency Lighting (T8 and T5 LED tubes with built-in battery backup and self-testing, including the only UL924 certified self-testing emergency tube on the market), Wellness and Specialty Lighting (the AirGuardian Table Lamp and EzUVC Overbed Light featuring ViraPure photocatalyst air purification and UVC disinfection), and Professional/Industrial Lighting (explosion-proof fixtures, T5 integrated lamps, PL lamps, dimming drivers, and emergency battery packs). Aleddra holds over 90 US patents covering emergency tube architecture, photocatalyst coatings, and circadian lighting, and operates China-based manufacturing overseen by President Patrick Yu.

Aleddra's go-to-market combines national and regional lighting distributors, a direct enterprise sales force, an e-commerce storefront, and Amazon marketplace presence, with sales focused primarily on the United States and select Canadian distribution via Upper Canada Industries. End customers span education (school districts), federal and state government, healthcare (hospitals, senior living), industrial hazardous locations (mines, refineries, chemical plants), and commercial real estate. Unit pricing ranges from approximately $15 (PL lamps) to $499 (EzUVC Overbed Light), with emergency tubes priced between $78 and $145, targeting SMB and mid-market facility managers rather than large enterprise anchors. The company has won 5-year National COOP IDIQ contracts for school districts and government agencies, and has secured DLC 5.1, ETL, and UL924 certifications that qualify products for utility rebates and public-sector procurement.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales (one-time LED fixture/tube purchases plus a small recurring consumable stream from ViraPure replacement filters), with no disclosed subscription or service contracts. No external funding rounds have been disclosed, and the company is internally funded through its parent. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees. The company's R&D output (90+ patents, IES Progress Report recognition in 2018, 2019, and 2020, multiple industry awards) is disproportionately high relative to its size, and product launch cadence has accelerated since 2020 with major introductions in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025.

Name

Aleddra

Legal name

Aleddra, Inc.

Website

https://aleddra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aleddra designs and manufactures patented LED lighting systems — emergency tubes with UL924 self-testing, ViraPure air-purifying wellness fixtures, and explosion-proof industrial lights — distributing primarily through national US lighting distributors to schools, government, healthcare, and industrial buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency, Egress & Exit Lighting (Emergency luminaires, exit signs, battery backup) (IMAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Emergency & Exit Lighting / Egress Systems Testing & Service (IMAIAJAH)

Keywords

• LED lighting products
• Emergency lighting tubes
• UVC disinfection lighting
• Air purification lamps
• Hazardous location lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

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, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of LED lighting products including emergency tubes, lamps, fixtures, and wellness lighting. Revenue generated through distributor network, direct sales, and online store.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct online sales through company's website store for consumers and smaller buyers, featuring secure checkout through PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aleddra designs, manufactures, and sells LED lighting products with a focus on emergency LED tubes (T8 and T5) with self-testing and UL924 certification, wellness/specialty lighting (AirGuardian table lamps and EzUVC overbed lights with air purification and UVC disinfection), and professional lighting including explosion-proof fixtures for hazardous locations. The company leverages patented ViraPure® photocatalyst technology and proprietary self-testing emergency tube designs that combine regular illumination with emergency battery backup.

Product overview

Aleddra offers a comprehensive portfolio of innovative LED lighting solutions organized around three core product lines: Emergency Lighting (T8 and T5 emergency LED tubes with self-testing capabilities and UL924 certification, plus emergency battery packs), Wellness and Specialty Lighting (AirGuardian table lamps and EzUVC overbed lights with ViraPure air purification and UVC disinfection technology), and Professional/Industrial Lighting (T5 integrated lamps, PL lamps, Type B T5 tubes, explosion-proof fixtures, and dimming drivers). The product architecture centers on patented 2-in-1 technology combining regular illumination with emergency or wellness functions, supported by ViraPure proprietary technology for air quality improvement and universal dimming solutions for non-dimmable fixtures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViraPure: Patented technology for air purification and antimicrobial protection in lighting products
• EzUVC
• SureFit
• AirGuardian

Products and services

• Emergency LED T8 Tubes (G2, G3, G3 Plus, G4, G4 PRO) 2-in-1 LED tubes that function as regular T8 lamps during normal operation and automatically switch to emergency battery mode during power outages, providing 90+ minutes of illumination. Available in multiple generations with features including self-testing, color temperature selection, and UL924 certification.
• Emergency LED T5 Tubes (G2, G4, G4 PRO) 2-in-1 LED tubes designed for T5 fixtures with built-in emergency battery backup. Feature patented design using T8 body to house battery with off-centered G5 bi-pins for easy installation. Provide 90+ minutes emergency operation at 420lm.
• AirGuardian Table Lamp Desktop lamp with ViraPure patented technology for air purification against airborne bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Features color-tuning (2700K, 4000K, 5000K), dual fan speeds, and USB charging ports. Achieves 99.5% H1N1 virus removal rate in one hour.
• EzUVC Overbed Light 2-in-1 fixture combining UVC lighting (254nm) and circadian lighting. Provides 99.99% kill rate against MRSA bacteria in 10 minutes at 4-ft distance. Features triple safety mechanisms including motion sensor, siren alarm, and flashing indicator. Ideal for hospitals, senior living, and assisted living facilities.
• T5 LED Integrated Lamp (T5N) Surface-mounted LED lamps that connect directly to line voltage. Can be chained together for continuous lengths up to 30ft. Available in 1-ft to 4-ft lengths with color temperatures of 3500K, 4000K, 5000K. Rated for 50,000 hours with >120lm/W efficacy.
• 3CCT PL Lamp (Type B) Color temperature selectable PL lamp with 100 lm/w efficacy. End-users can choose from 3500K, 4000K, or 5000K. Wire directly to line voltage without external driver or ballast. Can be installed horizontally or vertically with same beam spread as traditional lamps.
• Emergency Battery Packs (EMA/EMB Series) External (EMA) and Internal (EMB) emergency battery packs providing 15W/25W/40W emergency power for minimum 90 minutes. EMA features simple external installation; EMB includes emergency LED driver for installation inside fixture housing. Support self-testing and self-diagnosis for NFPA compliance.
• Explosion Proof Lighting (EPL Series) LED lighting fixtures designed for hazardous areas including mines, refineries, and chemical processing plants. Available in Class I/Class II, Division 1/Division 2 configurations including round, linear, flood light, jelly jar, and exit sign styles.
• Type B T5 (Ballast Bypass) Ballast bypass T5 tube containing standard T5 lamp socket. UL Listed and DLC Listed with 128 lm/w luminous efficacy. No ballast or external driver required. Suitable for existing fluorescent fixture retrofit applications.
• Universal Dimming Driver Patented dimming driver adding dimming function to non-dimmable LED tubes and lamps. Works with 0-10V dimmer, meets DLC 5.1 requirements. Delivers up to 95W output power, capable of driving 6x15W T8 tubes or 4x22W T5 tubes.
• Replacement Filters for AirGuardian Table Lamp Replacement filters with patented ViraPure self-cleaning coating for continuous reduction of airborne bacteria, viruses, fungi, and allergens. Value pack includes 2 filters. Recommended replacement every three months.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-50% cost savings compared to purchasing emergency ballast
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Lightel TechnologiescoreOthersParent company of Aleddra. Aleddra was founded in 2008 as a business division of Lightel Technologies and spun off as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2015. Leverages R&D resources and engineering expertise from parent company.
• Upper Canada IndustriesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Ontario, Canada. Located at 30 Gilbank Drive, Aurora, Ontario, Canada L4G 5G4. Contact: Mike Black, Tel: 416.529.7353.
• National DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrong vendor relationships with all national distributors throughout the US for product distribution.
• Regional and Local DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with many regional and local distributors throughout the US for broader market coverage.
• Washington Association of Maintenance and Operations Administrators (WAMOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAleddra has supplied WAMOA as well as other educational facilities and medical facilities with LED lighting solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Satco Products: Satco is a direct peer in LED tubes, lamps, and emergency lighting products, with strong distributor relationships and a similar focus on retrofit and replacement SKUs for the electrical wholesale channel.
• Green Creative: Green Creative is a direct peer specializing in commercial LED tubes, Type B ballasts bypass lamps, and specialty LED products, with similar distribution through electrical distributors serving the same retrofit market.
• Keystone Technologies: Keystone is a direct competitor in the emergency LED tube, Type B ballast bypass, and LED driver space, with overlapping products like emergency battery backups and dimming drivers serving the same electrical distributor channel.
• NICOR Lighting: NICOR is a direct peer in commercial and residential LED lighting, with comparable LED tubes, downlights, and fixtures sold through electrical distributors, overlapping in commercial lighting retrofits.
• MaxLite: MaxLite is a direct peer in commercial LED tubes, emergency-ready fixtures, and specialty lighting, distributed through the same national electrical wholesaler channel targeting schools, healthcare, and government.
• Halco Lighting Technologies: Halco is a direct peer offering LED tubes, retrofit solutions, and emergency lighting products, sold through the same national electrical distributor network targeting commercial and institutional buyers.
• RAB Lighting: RAB Lighting is a direct peer in commercial and industrial LED fixtures, with overlapping channels into electrical distribution and a focus on contractor-friendly retrofit products comparable to Aleddra's commercial LED tubes.

Broad incumbents

• Current Lighting Solutions (GE Current): GE Current is a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial LED lighting, including emergency solutions; it serves similar institutional customers but with a much wider portfolio and deeper resources than Aleddra.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is a broad incumbent operating globally across LED lighting including emergency solutions; while it offers emergency lighting products, its portfolio spans general illumination rather than Aleddra's emergency-tube specialty focus.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity is a broad incumbent with a large portfolio of LED fixtures, emergency lighting, and lighting controls, competing in the same end markets but with a much broader product set and significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aleddralighting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Aleddra
• Facebookfacebook.com/AleddraLED
• Instagraminstagram.com/aleddralighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aleddra

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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