PG Enlighten
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersWestmont, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
PG Enlighten firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PG Enlighten
- Legal name
- PG Enlighten
- Website
- https://pg-enlighten.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PG Enlighten industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Lighting Distribution
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)
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Where PG Enlighten is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Westmont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
PG Enlighten business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Manufacturer Representative Commissions: As a manufacturer representative agency, PG Enlighten earns commissions or margins on lighting products sold through their network of 123+ manufacturer partners to commercial customers in their geographic territory.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
PG Enlighten product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PG Enlighten is a lighting manufacturer's representative agency that sells and specifies architectural, commercial, and industrial lighting products on behalf of 123+ manufacturer partners. The company provides specification support, project management, technical services, express quoting, quick ship options, and AIA-approved continuing education to architects, contractors, designers, distributors, and building owners across the Chicagoland, Central Illinois, Rockford, and NW Indiana markets. A separate Architectural Materials division represents 15 additional manufacturers focused on acoustic systems, shading solutions, mirrors, and integrated lighting.
Product overview
PG Enlighten is a lighting manufacturer's representative agency serving the Chicagoland, Central IL, Rockford, and NW Indiana markets with over 50 years of experience. The company operates two distinct product portfolios: a general lighting line card featuring 123+ manufacturers including Truly Green Solutions, Paraflex, Coronet LED, Vibia, Focal Point, i2Systems, Dual Lite, Columbia Lighting, Oxygen, LUX Dynamics, LEDCONN, and SPI Lighting; and a specialized Architectural Materials line card with 15 manufacturers focused on acoustic solutions, integrated lighting, and shading systems from brands like Barbican, Beta Calco, BuzziSpace, Focal Point, LIGHTGLASS, lightly, Rollease Acmeda, Texstyle US, Truly Green Solutions, wakaNINE, and Zipscreen. The company provides specification sales, contractor/distributor sales, technical services, and continuing education for architects and lighting designers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Lighting Line Card A comprehensive catalog of 123+ lighting manufacturer partners offering architectural, commercial, and decorative lighting products including pendants, wall packs, downlights, linear systems, and controls for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Architectural Materials Line Card A specialized line card featuring 15 manufacturers focused on acoustic ceiling systems, acoustic lighting pendants, acoustic wall systems, roller shades, mirrors, and integrated lighting solutions for architectural spaces.
- Technical Services Pre-sale and post-sale technical support services including lighting layout assistance, product specification consultation, and installation support for commercial lighting projects, staffed by certified field technicians.
- Express Quotes Service Expedited quotation service providing fast pricing responses on lighting products for time-sensitive commercial projects, accessible via dedicated email and quotations specialists.
- Quick Ship Service Accelerated shipping program for in-stock lighting products with expedited delivery to meet tight construction and project deadlines for commercial and architectural installations.
- AIA-Approved Continuing Education Educational courses on circadian lighting, WELL Building Standard, acoustic solutions, and exterior lighting design, offering AIA continuing education credits for architects and lighting designers.
- Lighting Controls Specification and Integration Specialized controls specification and integration services delivered by a dedicated Controls team, supporting lighting control system design, manufacturer selection, and project implementation for commercial buildings.
Companies that use PG Enlighten
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PG Enlighten technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
PG Enlighten partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Focal PointcoreMajor manufacturer partner representing architectural lighting products including pendants, linear systems, and acoustic solutions. Featured in multiple projects including Westings Corporate Center and Capital One Philadelphia.
- Truly Green SolutionscoreKey manufacturer partner specializing in sustainable and architectural lighting solutions. Products featured include Orbit S Architectural Pendant, ICON Series, and Multifamily Mirror Collection.
- Beta CalcocoreArchitectural lighting manufacturer partner. Products like the Squiggle Pendant featured in Capital One project in Philadelphia.
- LEDCONNcoreManufacturer partner specializing in LED backlighting and illuminated textile solutions. Featured LUXCANVAS and Luxflex products in Hahn Loeser & Parks project.
- VibiacoreEuropean lighting design manufacturer partner. Plusminus lighting system featured in multiple projects including Endotronix.
- BuzziSpacecoreManufacturer partner specializing in acoustic lighting pendants and architectural acoustic solutions. Featured in Architectural Materials line card.
- BarbicancoreArchitectural products manufacturer partner. Featured in Architectural Materials Inspiration gallery and projects.
- LIGHTGLASScoreSpecialty manufacturer for illuminated glass solutions. Featured in Architectural Materials Inspiration gallery.
- LUX DynamicscoreHigh-abuse luminaire manufacturer. IK10+ series featured in presentations for sports lighting applications.
- Coronet LEDcoreArchitectural LED luminaire manufacturer. LS2 Curve custom curved luminaires featured in news and projects.
- NulitecoreLighting manufacturer partner. Regolo product line featured in Hester Library project.
- Columbia LightingcoreCommercial lighting manufacturer. Multiple products featured including CSL Gen B Striplight, MPS Wedge Lens, and CWP Next Gen Wrap.
- SPI LightingcoreArchitectural lighting manufacturer. STYK Family and OUTLINES series featured in news; 12 Pavo Pendant used in Westings Corporate Center.
- i2SystemscoreLighting manufacturer specializing in WELL V2 compliant solutions. Compose cove lighting system featured in education presentations.
- ParaflexcoreOutdoor and specialty lighting manufacturer. Turtle-safe LED products and PFX series featured in new products.
- LevitoncoreControls and lighting manufacturer. Birchwood Lighting and ConTech Lighting brands represented.
- Crestron ElectronicscoreLighting controls manufacturer partner for commercial automation and integration.
- Oxygen LightingcoreDecorative and architectural lighting manufacturer. LUNA Pendant featured in featured products.
- Mercury LightingcoreIndependent architectural lighting manufacturer celebrating 80 years. Constellation series and logo evolution featured in news.
- DMF LightingcoreArchitectural downlighting manufacturer. Products featured in Chicago Pacific Founders project.
- Rollease AcmedacoreShading solutions and motorized systems manufacturer. Featured in Architectural Materials line card.
- ZipscreencoreExterior roller shade manufacturer. Featured in Architectural Materials product categories.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PG Enlighten competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Acuity Brands: Large publicly traded North American lighting and lighting controls manufacturer (Lithonia, Gotham, Winona). One of the principals whose products PG Enlighten distributes and a broad incumbent whose direct specification programs compete with rep agencies for architect mindshare.
- Current (GE Current, a Daintree company): Commercial and industrial lighting and controls manufacturer. Comparable as a manufacturer partner category and as a broader incumbent offering LED fixtures and networked controls that compete for the same specification slots PG Enlighten fills.
- Rexel: Global electrical distribution leader with deep lighting categories in North America. Comparable as a competing channel for moving lighting products from manufacturer to contractor that can disintermediate rep agencies on commodity volume.
- Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Diversified industrial manufacturer with a substantial lighting portfolio (Halo, Metalux). Comparable as a manufacturer whose rep network strategy and direct digital channels influence PG Enlighten's territory and commission structure.
- Hubbell Lighting: Major commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer (Columbia Lighting, Dual Lite — both represented by PG Enlighten). Comparable as a principal whose territory strategy directly shapes rep agency economics.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting giant (Philips, Color Kinetics) and a key manufacturer partner category for rep agencies. Comparable because its direct specification platforms and digital tools increasingly overlap with the rep agency specification function PG Enlighten performs.
- Sonepar: Global electrical distributor operating across the U.S. including the Midwest. Comparable as an adjacent distribution channel whose lighting portfolios and contractor relationships overlap with the contractor/distributor sales motion PG Enlighten runs.
Emerging players
- Lightology: Chicago-based modern lighting retailer with designer-grade architectural and decorative fixtures. Comparable because it serves the same Chicago-area architectural and design customer base with a direct-to-consumer digital specification model that pressures traditional rep agency economics.
Direct peers
- Bill Brown Sales: Lighting manufacturer's representative agency serving Midwest markets. Closest comparable peer because it operates the same rep agency model, represents architectural and commercial lighting manufacturers, and serves contractor and specification channels with dedicated outside sales teams.
- Hartranft Lighting Associates: Midwest-based lighting representative agency serving architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors. Comparable because it shares the rep agency distribution model, geographic Midwest focus, and multi-channel sales structure used by PG Enlighten.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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PG Enlighten leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
PG Enlighten funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PG Enlighten M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PG Enlighten
What does PG Enlighten do?
PG Enlighten is a lighting manufacturer's representative agency that sells and specifies architectural, commercial, and industrial lighting products on behalf of 123+ manufacturer partners. The company provides specification support, project management, technical services, express quoting, quick ship options, and AIA-approved continuing education to architects, contractors, designers, distributors, and building owners across the Chicagoland, Central Illinois, Rockford, and NW Indiana markets. A separate Architectural Materials division represents 15 additional manufacturers focused on acoustic systems, shading solutions, mirrors, and integrated lighting.
Is PG Enlighten a public or private company?
PG Enlighten is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PG Enlighten founded?
PG Enlighten was founded in 1970. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is PG Enlighten based?
PG Enlighten is headquartered in Westmont, United States, in the North America region.
How does PG Enlighten make money?
One revenue line is on record: manufacturer Representative Commissions.
Who are PG Enlighten's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Acuity Brands, Current (GE Current, a Daintree company), Rexel, Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions), Hubbell Lighting, Signify (Philips Lighting) and Sonepar. Lightology is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Bill Brown Sales and Hartranft Lighting Associates.
Does PG Enlighten have an API?
No public API is recorded for PG Enlighten.
What industry is PG Enlighten in?
PG Enlighten's product category is Architectural Lighting Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAKAJ, Lighting Design Services, with a secondary code of IMAGAIAB, Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior). Its NAICS code is 3351 and its SIC code is 3640.