LightParts
LightParts is an Austin, Texas-based specialty distributor and repair provider for the entertainment lighting industry, offering replacement parts, component-level PCB repair ($250 flat rate), fixture/console repair, proprietary lamps, and B-Stock equipment from major manufacturers including High End Systems, Vari-Lite, Martin, Elation, and ETC, serving touring productions, venues, churches, and rental companies globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What LightParts does
LightParts is a privately held, founder-led specialty business headquartered in Austin, Texas, that serves the professional entertainment lighting industry as a dedicated parts distributor, component-level repair provider, and equipment reseller. Founded in January 2004 by Don Pugh and Robert Mokry originally as the worldwide service center for High End Systems' legacy products, the company has expanded over 20+ years to serve as an authorized parts and repair provider for most major entertainment lighting manufacturers including Vari-Lite, Martin Professional, Elation, ETC, Clay Paky, Robe, MA Lighting, GLP, Color Kinetics, and Rosco. Its core value proposition addresses the chronic industry pain of sourcing discontinued and legacy parts and the high cost of manufacturer-direct repair services.
The company's core products and services span four integrated lines: (1) replacement parts for automated lighting fixtures including circuit boards, motors, power supplies, lamps, gobo wheels, and mechanical components; (2) component-level PCB repair at a flat $250 rate covering motor drives, CPU boards, and electronic ballasts; (3) fixture and console repair at $110/hour plus parts with a 1-hour minimum; and (4) specialized LED video panel repair down to 1mm dot pitch. The company also sells proprietary LightParts-branded lamps, LP PHOG fog fluids, and a portfolio of new, used, and manufacturer B-Stock equipment from authorized partners with manufacturer-backed warranties of 90 days to 2 years. Underlying technology is conventional — a Miva Merchant e-commerce storefront with no public API or developer integration layer.
LightParts generates revenue through four primary streams: parts sales (transactional), repair services (professional services at hourly or flat rates), proprietary lamp and consumable sales, and equipment resale. Distribution is primarily self-serve e-commerce supplemented by phone/email sales and a global RMA-based repair workflow. Customers span touring productions, venues, rental houses, churches/worship facilities, and SMBs, with no apparent enterprise concentration. With approximately 7-11 employees, the company operates as a lean, profitable lifestyle business with no external institutional investment, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue figures.
LightParts firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LightParts
- Legal name
- LightParts Inc.
- Website
- https://lightparts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LightParts is an Austin, Texas-based specialty distributor and repair provider for the entertainment lighting industry, offering replacement parts, component-level PCB repair ($250 flat rate), fixture/console repair, proprietary lamps, and B-Stock equipment from major manufacturers including High End Systems, Vari-Lite, Martin, Elation, and ETC, serving touring productions, venues, churches, and rental companies globally.
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LightParts industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Entertainment Lighting Parts & Repair
- NAICS
- Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Transformer/Driver/Power Supply Service & Replacement (HSAIAHAL), Light Bulbs & Lamp Replacements Retail (LED, Smart Bulbs, Specialty) (CRAIAHAD)
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Where LightParts is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
LightParts business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Lamp Sales: Sale of proprietary LightParts branded lamps and third-party lamps including Osram, Philips, and other manufacturers for entertainment lighting fixtures
- Repair Services: Component-level PCB repair at $250 flat rate per board, and fixture/console repair at $110/hour with 1-hour minimum. Includes evaluation fees for unrepairable or non-problem items.
- Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for entertainment lighting equipment from multiple manufacturers including Vari-Lite, High End Systems, Martin, Elation, ETC, Clay Paky, Robe, and others
- New and B-Stock Equipment Sales: Sale of new fixtures, used fixtures, new consoles, used consoles, and manufacturer B-Stock/C-Stock equipment with warranties ranging from 30 days to 1 year
- B-Stock and Refurbished Equipment: Sale of manufacturer B-Stock items from High End Systems, Elation, ETC, Vari-Lite, GLP, Martin, and Robe with varying warranty periods
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | PCB Flat-Rate Repair |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Fixture and Console Repair |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Minimum Order |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product Unit Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lamp Promotional Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
LightParts product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LightParts is a specialized parts, repair, and equipment resale business for the entertainment lighting industry. The company distributes replacement parts and proprietary LightParts-branded lamps for automated lighting fixtures from manufacturers such as Vari-Lite, High End Systems, Martin, Elation, and ETC, and performs component-level PCB repair ($250 flat rate), fixture/console repair ($110/hour), and LED panel repair. It also resells new, used, and manufacturer B-stock lighting equipment, consoles, gobos, clamps, and LP PHOG fog fluids.
Product overview
LightParts is a specialized parts, repair, and equipment resale business for the entertainment lighting industry. The company operates as a one-stop shop offering proprietary replacement lamps, third-party manufacturer parts for automated fixtures, component-level PCB repair services, fixture/console repair, LED panel repair, and both new and used/b-stock lighting equipment resale. The core offering combines repair services (with flat-rate PCB repairs at $250 and hourly fixture repairs at $110/hr) with a comprehensive parts catalog spanning major manufacturers including High End Systems, ETC, Elation, Martin, Robe, Vari-Lite, GLP, Clay Paky, and MA Lighting. The business model integrates vertical services (own-brand lamps, repairs) with horizontal expansion (resale of new, used, and refurbished equipment from multiple manufacturers) into a unified supply chain for touring productions, venues, and lighting technicians.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LightParts Lamps: Own line of replacement lamps for entertainment lighting fixtures
Products and services
- Lighting Parts & Components Replacement parts for entertainment lighting equipment including circuit boards, motors, power supplies, lamps, gobo wheels, and mechanical components for automated fixtures from manufacturers such as Vari-Lite, High End Systems, Martin, Elation, ETC, Clay Paky, Robe, GLP, and MA Lighting.
- PCB Repair Services Component-level printed circuit board repair for automated lighting fixtures including motor drives, CPU boards, and electronic ballasts. Flat-rate pricing at $250 per PCB with all parts and labor included; evaluation fee of $65 per PCB if no problem found or board is unrepairable.
- Fixture & Console Repair Repair and refurbishment services for lighting fixtures, consoles, foggers, and strobes. Base shop rate of $110 per hour with 1-hour minimum, plus parts; evaluation fee of $110 if no problem found or repair declined.
- LED Panel Repair Repair of LED video screens down to 1mm dot pitch, covering indoor, outdoor, SMD, Glue On Board (GOB), and floor panels. Includes harvesting LED components from donor modules when original replacement LEDs are unavailable.
- B-Stock Equipment Certified refurbished lighting equipment from manufacturers including High End Systems, Elation, ETC, Vari-Lite, GLP, Martin, and Robe. Sold with manufacturer-backed warranties ranging from 90 days to 2 years.
- LightParts Lamps (Proprietary Brand) Proprietary line of replacement lamps for entertainment lighting fixtures, including LP200W 5R, LP1200SA/DE/60, LP700SA, and other lamp models compatible with major fixture brands.
- New Fixtures For Sale New lighting fixtures and equipment from manufacturers including GLP Impression GT-1 and High End Systems products.
- Used Fixtures For Sale Pre-owned lighting fixtures including Robe Robin Spiider LED beam/wash fixtures and refurbished Solawash 2000 units. Sold with 30-day LightParts shop warranty.
- Used Consoles For Sale Pre-owned lighting control consoles including grandMA 3 full size console. All used consoles teched prior to shipping with 30-day warranty.
- New Consoles For Sale New lighting control consoles including High End Systems Hog 4 series products such as Hog DMX Widget, Hoglet 4, Full Boar 4, and HedgeHog 4X.
- Clamps & Hardware Mounting hardware including omega brackets, T-shape brackets with quarter-turn fasteners, cheeseborough nut bolt sets, and SNAP accessory components.
- LP PHOG Fog Fluids LP PHOG fog and haze fluids including general purpose and light haze formulas. Available in 1-gallon and bulk packaging.
- Rosco Gobos Replacement gobo patterns from Rosco including standard designs in B&W, 1-color, 2-color, and 3+ color variants. Steel gobos also available.
Quantifiable outcome
- Component-level PCB repair can save customers tens of thousands of dollars per year compared to replacement
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Companies that use LightParts
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LightParts technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
LightParts partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- High End SystemscoreOriginal founding partnership - LightParts was established in January 2004 as the worldwide service center for High End Systems' legacy products. High End Systems and LightParts announced an updated service agreement in February 2016 for HES legacy products. LightParts performs repairs and supplies parts for High End Systems equipment.
- Vari-LitecoreLightParts is an authorized parts and repair provider for Vari-Lite products, offering parts for over 30 Vari-Lite fixture models and B-Stock Vari-Lite equipment.
- Martin ProfessionalcoreLightParts provides parts and repair services for Martin Professional lighting equipment including moving head fixtures, LED fixtures, and architectural fixtures. Martin B-Stock items carry one year Martin factory warranty.
- Elation ProfessionalcoreLightParts offers Elation B-Stock and C-Stock products with warranties ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Comprehensive parts inventory and repair services for Elation fixtures.
- ETCcoreLightParts provides parts and B-Stock products for ETC equipment including Source Four fixtures, consoles, and architectural controls. ETC B-Stock items come with 90-day warranty.
- MA LightingcoreLightParts offers parts and B-Stock equipment for MA Lighting grandMA console lineup including grandMA2 and grandMA3 systems.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LightParts competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- B&H Photo Video: B&H Photo Video is a large multi-category retailer with a substantial professional lighting and stage equipment department. Its broad catalog, financing options, and fast fulfillment compete for the same cross-category entertainment lighting parts and accessories buyers that LightParts serves online.
- 4Wall Entertainment: 4Wall Entertainment is a large US entertainment lighting and video rental company that also sells used, B-Stock, and refurbished gear and operates a service arm. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same resale and service wallet as LightParts but at significantly larger scale across rental, sales, and integration.
- PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is the largest global production services company for entertainment lighting and video, owning one of the largest installed bases of automated fixtures. While its core business is rental and production, its scale, parts inventory, and internal service capability represent an adjacent competitive reference point for parts and repair at the high end of the market.
- Full Compass Systems: Full Compass is a large US retailer of professional audio, lighting, and video equipment with deep catalogs across Vari-Lite, Martin, Elation, Chauvet, and others. It competes for parts and accessories purchasing from the same SMB and mid-market touring/venue buyers that LightParts serves online.
Direct peers
- A.C. Entertainment Technologies: A.C. Entertainment Technologies is a UK-based entertainment lighting distributor and authorized service center for MA Lighting and other premium brands, with a multi-OEM parts catalog and repair operation. It is the most direct international analogue to LightParts' parts-plus-repair model in the entertainment lighting vertical.
- UsedLighting.com: UsedLighting.com operates a marketplace and resale operation for pre-owned and B-Stock entertainment lighting fixtures from Vari-Lite, Martin, Robe, Clay Paky, and others. It overlaps directly with LightParts' used fixtures and B-Stock resale stream, targeting the same touring, venue, and worship buyers.
Regional players
- Upstaging: Upstaging is a US entertainment lighting and concert touring company that operates a rental fleet, sales division (including used equipment), and service capability. It serves many of the same touring and production customers that LightParts supports, primarily across the US Midwest and East Coast.
- Christie Lites: Christie Lites is one of North America's largest entertainment lighting rental companies, with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe and a significant used equipment sales channel. It is comparable as a regional player in the entertainment lighting ecosystem with its own service and resale capabilities, primarily serving the North American market.
Others
- Main Light Industries: Main Light Industries is a US entertainment lighting rental and production company that is itself a LightParts customer (saving tens of thousands of dollars annually on logic board and ballast repairs). It is included as an ecosystem adjacent reference rather than a direct competitor, illustrating the type of mid-market rental customer LightParts' component-level repair serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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LightParts leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
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Frequently asked questions about LightParts
What does LightParts do?
LightParts is a specialized parts, repair, and equipment resale business for the entertainment lighting industry. The company distributes replacement parts and proprietary LightParts-branded lamps for automated lighting fixtures from manufacturers such as Vari-Lite, High End Systems, Martin, Elation, and ETC, and performs component-level PCB repair ($250 flat rate), fixture/console repair ($110/hour), and LED panel repair. It also resells new, used, and manufacturer B-stock lighting equipment, consoles, gobos, clamps, and LP PHOG fog fluids.
Is LightParts a public or private company?
LightParts is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LightParts founded?
LightParts was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LightParts based?
LightParts is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does LightParts make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Lamp Sales are the primary driver. The others are repair Services, parts Sales, new and B-Stock Equipment Sales and B-Stock and Refurbished Equipment.
Who are LightParts's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are B&H Photo Video, 4Wall Entertainment, PRG (Production Resource Group) and Full Compass Systems. Direct peers are A.C. Entertainment Technologies and UsedLighting.com. Regional players are Upstaging and Christie Lites. Main Light Industries is listed as an others.
Does LightParts have an API?
No public API is recorded for LightParts.
What industry is LightParts in?
LightParts's product category is Entertainment Lighting Parts & Repair. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAJ, LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear), with a secondary code of HSAIAHAL, Transformer/Driver/Power Supply Service & Replacement. Its NAICS code is 335139 and its SIC code is 3640.