What ELC Lighting does

ELC Lighting, founded in 1998 in Gemert, the Netherlands, designs and manufactures DMX-over-IP networking equipment and accompanying license-free software for the professional entertainment lighting industry. Its product portfolio centers on the proprietary dmXLAN family: modular DMX/Ethernet nodes (NodeHD 24 with 24 ports, NodeGBx 8 and its slave variant, compact Node 1S and Node 3 in truss/surface/wall/DIN form factors), managed entertainment-grade switches (SwitchGBx 18 and SwitchGBx 10 with EtherCON and fiber variants, plus the compact Switch 6), DMX splitters (DT2210 and DT125), and standalone controllers/recorders (ShowstoreGBx, SideKICK Too, AC612 button/fader/DIN series). The dmXLAN software stack (v4 network manager, QR mobile addressing app, F!X maintenance tracker, Fixture Library Editor, Firmware Updater and device-specific editors) ships free with hardware and supports the open protocols Art-Net, sACN, Shownet, RDM and RTTrPL, plus integration with Dante audio networking and visualization tools (WYSIWYG, Capture, Depence, Vision). Differentiated features include 50ms DMX failover redundancy, active cable diagnostics, and PoE/fiber options built for touring conditions.

ELC operates a hardware-sales model in which software is bundled at no additional license cost, with revenue generated through a curated global distributor network rather than direct sales. Distribution spans dedicated partners in the Netherlands (Rolight), Belgium/Luxembourg (Controllux, appointed 2026), the UK (Canford), Sweden (mLite AB via Intersonic), Denmark (Light Partner), Italy (Audiosales), Japan (Hibino Lighting) and Canada (Theatrixx Technologies, exclusive since 2026). End customers are organized into vertical segments - live entertainment, theater and event venues, broadcast and media, exhibitions and theme parks, hospitality and education, and architectural installations - with named reference accounts including PRG, Ampco Flashlight (Clair Global), Stockholm Stadsteater, Teatro Regio di Parma, Theater De Vest and the Nephew Danish tour.

Since March 2026 the production company ELC Lighting B.V. has operated under the new corporate name Evenution, consolidating shared engineering, manufacturing and sales infrastructure for the ELC Lighting and Green-GO Communication brands. The 11-50-employee business remains founder-owned (Joost van Eenbergen) with no external venture or private-equity backing disclosed, and all design, SMD assembly and quality testing are performed in-house at the Gemert facility.

Name

ELC Lighting

Legal name

Evenution

Website

https://elclighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELC Lighting (a brand of Evenution) designs and manufactures proprietary DMX-over-IP nodes, switches and license-free configuration software for professional entertainment lighting, sold exclusively through a global distributor network to theaters, touring productions, broadcasters and architectural installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Entertainment Lighting Network Hardware

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches (HDAFAJAB), Unified NMS Platforms (Fault/Performance/Configuration) (HDAFAGAA)

Keywords

• DMX-over-IP networking
• Lighting control nodes
• Entertainment network switches
• DMX splitters
• Lighting control software

Headquarters

HQ city

Gemert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of professional DMX-over-IP equipment including nodes, switches, recorders, controllers, and splitters for lighting network management in entertainment environments
2. Software Licenses: License-free software provided at no cost for network configuration and monitoring. Software products include dmXLAN v4, dmXLAN QR, dmXLAN F!X, Fixture Library Editor, Firmware Updater, and various device editors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ELC Lighting designs, manufactures and sells DMX-over-IP networking hardware (DMX/Ethernet nodes, managed entertainment network switches, isolated DMX splitters, standalone show recorders and playback controllers) together with a free, license-free dmXLAN software suite for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting professional entertainment lighting networks. All hardware is assembled and quality-tested in-house at the Gemert, Netherlands facility, and products are sold globally through a network of authorized regional distributors serving live entertainment, theatre, broadcast, exhibitions and architectural lighting customers.

Product overview

ELC Lighting provides a comprehensive DMX-over-IP ecosystem for professional lighting control, consisting of hardware nodes and switches for signal distribution, controllers and recorders for playback management, and a suite of software tools for configuration, monitoring, and fixture management. The product portfolio centers on the dmXLAN family of Ethernet-based DMX distribution products including high-density nodes (NodeHD 24 with 24 ports, NodeGBx 8 with 8 ports), compact nodes (Node 1S single-universe, Node 3 in multiple form factors for truss/surface/wall/DIN mounting), managed switches (SwitchGBx 18 with 18 ports and fiber options, SwitchGBx 10 with 10 ports, Switch 6 compact switch), standalone playback devices (ShowstoreGBx recorder, SideKICK Too and AC612 series controllers), and DMX splitters (DT2210 10-port, DT125 5-port and DIN variants). The software suite includes dmXLAN v4 for network management, dmXLAN QR for mobile fixture addressing, dmXLAN F!X for maintenance tracking, and dedicated editors for AC612/SideKICK, Showstore, firmware updates, and fixture libraries. All products are designed and manufactured in-house in Gemert, the Netherlands, and support standard lighting protocols including Art-Net, sACN, Shownet, RDM, and integration with third-party systems like Dante audio networking and visualization software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green-GO Communication: Digital intercom system for clear communication in any production environment, giving teams the ability to work together smoothly and efficiently. Both brands share the same philosophy: built in-house, built for professionals, built for the real world.

Products and services

• dmXLAN NodeHD 24 High-density DMX/Ethernet node with 24 fully isolated modular DMX ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet, integrated color display, and support for sACN, Art-Net, Shownet, RTTrPL and serial LED protocols (WS2812, WS2813, UCS1903, SK6822). For professional live entertainment, theatre and broadcast lighting networks.
• dmXLAN NodeGBx 8 DMX/Ethernet node with 8 fully isolated, fully programmable DMX/RDM ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet switch, integrated user interface with display, HTP/Priority merging, softpatching, and DMX redundancy with 50ms failover. Active output measurement checks cable resistance and short-circuits. For touring and fixed entertainment lighting installations.
• dmXLAN NodeGBx 8 Slave Slave version of the NodeGBx 8 for use exclusively with dmXLAN SwitchGBx 10 or SwitchGBx 18, featuring 8 fully isolated DMX/RDM ports without independent user interface. For extending SwitchGBx-based DMX distribution.
• dmXLAN Buddy Entry-level compact DMX-to-Ethernet interface providing up to 1024 DMX channels with 2 bi-directional DMX ports, USB power, and an integrated web page for standalone DMX controller functionality. For small lighting rigs, monitoring and field troubleshooting.
• dmXLAN Node 1S Compact single-universe PoE-powered DMX/Ethernet node for desk or surface mounting with 1 bi-directional DMX port in male or female XLR configurations. For permanent and temporary entertainment lighting installations.
• dmXLAN Node 3 Family (Truss, Surface, Wall, DIN) Compact DMX/Ethernet node with 3 fully isolated DMX ports, dual 100 Mbit Ethernet switch and LCD display, available in Truss mount, Surface mount, recessed Wall mount and DIN rail variants with PoE or 9-24V DC power. For distributed lighting networks in touring, theatre, broadcast and architectural venues.
• dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 (and opticalCON DUO / FIBERFOX EBC1502 fiber variants) Professional managed network switch for live entertainment with 16 Gigabit EtherCON ports (8 front with PoE, 8 rear), 2 fiber ports up to 2.5 Gbps, VLAN/IGMP/PTPv2 transparent clock support, Dante compatibility, and rugged touring fiber variants with Neutrik opticalCON DUO or FIBERFOX EBC1502 multimode connectors. For entertainment lighting networks and converged audio/Dante transport.
• dmXLAN SwitchGBx 10 (and opticalCON DUO / FIBERFOX EBC1502 fiber variants) Compact managed network switch for live entertainment with 8 Gigabit EtherCON ports (4 front with PoE, 4 rear) and 2 SFP+ ports for fiber connectivity, 60W PoE budget, available with factory-fitted Neutrik opticalCON DUO or FIBERFOX EBC1502 fiber variants. For touring and fixed entertainment lighting networks.
• dmXLAN Switch 6 Compact 6-port network switch with PoE(+) support (90W total budget), rugged metal housing and M10 mounting thread designed for live entertainment applications. For distributed lighting networks in compact or mobile setups.
• dmXLAN ShowstoreGBx Stand-alone DMX recorder and playback controller recording up to 99 shows from Ethernet or DMX input, supporting 4 DMX universes with up to 24 hours per show. Triggering options include contact closures, RS-232, SMPTE timecode and TCP/Telnet. For show recording, architectural playback and show-control integration.
• SideKICK Too Compact DMX scene capture and playback desk with 30 playback memories storing up to 512 DMX channels each, chaser functionality with per-step timing and crossfade control, master fade buttons (0-200%) and programmable DMX merger. For theatre, education and small-venue lighting playback.
• AC612 Button Panel Compact push-button playback panel with 12 dedicated buttons recalling pre-recorded DMX looks, storing 12 memories of up to 512 channels each. For architectural and fixed installation lighting control.
• AC612 Fader Panel Fader playback panel with 5 dedicated faders recalling pre-recorded DMX looks, storing 12 memories of up to 512 channels with master fade control. For architectural and fixed installation lighting control.
• AC612 Button and Fader Panel Combined button and fader playback panel with 8 dedicated buttons and 3 faders for flexible recall of pre-recorded DMX looks, storing 12 memories of up to 512 channels. For architectural and fixed installation lighting control.
• AC612 DIN Panel DIN rail mounted playback unit with 12 memories and dedicated contact closure terminals, interfacing with wall stations, relays, PLCs and show control systems. For building integration and architectural show control.
• DT2210 DMX Splitter 19-inch rackmount DMX splitter with 10 fully isolated outputs, bi-directional RDM support, two selectable DMX inputs and boosted outputs supporting up to 32 devices per output. For professional entertainment lighting distribution.
• DT125 DMX Splitter (and DT125 DIN variant) Compact DMX splitter distributing a single DMX line across 5 fully isolated outputs with bi-directional RDM support and status LEDs, also available in a DIN rail mounted variant. For small and mid-scale entertainment lighting distribution.
• dmXLAN v4 Software License-free core software platform for configuring and monitoring the entire dmXLAN network, enabling node and switch setup, fixture testing, RDM device management, offline preparation and 2D plan view organisation. Bundled free with dmXLAN hardware.
• dmXLAN QR Mobile App License-free mobile app (iOS and Android) for RDM fixture addressing via QR code scanning, linking physical fixtures to fixture numbers in dmXLAN files and automatically applying correct addressing. For entertainment lighting technicians on-site.
• dmXLAN F!X Software License-free fixture management and maintenance tracking application that logs notes with timestamps, user details and RDM UID data, with export/import of maintenance logs for rental companies and technicians. For fleet maintenance across rental and fixed installations.
• dmXLAN Fixture Library Editor License-free application for creating and editing custom fixtures to add to the dmXLAN Fixture Library, extending protocol support for proprietary or custom lighting fixtures.
• dmXLAN Firmware Updater License-free tool for updating firmware across all dmXLAN devices from a single interface.
• AC612 Editor License-free programming software for the complete AC612 range including SideKICK Too, assigning scenes or cue lists to buttons with custom crossfade and duration times.
• Showstore Trigger Editor License-free application for programming triggers in the Showstore, enabling complex show control and event-based playback.
• Showstore Editor License-free software for creating seamless loop files for the Showstore, positioning markers for seamless transitions from end to start.
• USB Update Tool License-free tool for updating firmware on ELC Lighting devices equipped with USB ports by placing the device in BOOT mode.
• SideKICK Interface Software License-free software that converts the SideKICK Too into a DMX-to-Art-Net converter, transmitting DMX data over IP networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• DMX failover within 50ms when cable breakage or unplugging occurs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hibino LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Japanese distributor that showcased ELC at ProLight & ProVisual 2026 in Tokyo. The exhibition takes place every two years and brings together professionals from entertainment and AV industries across Japan.
• ControlluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026New distributor appointed in 2026 for Belgium and Luxembourg. Controllux provides local point of contact for advice, support and follow-up for ELC products across theatre, TV, film, entertainment and architectural environments.
• Canford UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025UK distributor that exhibited with ELC at PLASA 2025 in London. Canford team showcased products and answered questions alongside ELC colleagues.
• Theatrixx TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning Montreal-based manufacturer and distributor appointed as exclusive distributor for both ELC and Green-GO product lines in Canada. Theatrixx serves performing arts, events, and live entertainment industries with lighting, video, rigging and associated equipment.
• mLite ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor of ELC products. 63 dmXLAN node3 units were purchased from mLite AB via local dealer Intersonic for Stockholm City Theatre installation.
• IntersonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal dealer in Sweden that sold ELC products (mLite AB distributed) to Stockholm City Theatre.
• RolightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for ELC in the Netherlands. Handled network rollout and installation of GrandMA3 system and ELC hardware at Theater De Vest. Participated in CUE 2026 exhibition representing ELC brand.
• Light PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish distributor of ELC Lighting and Green-GO products. Provided technical support on Nephew tour and supplied ELC dmXLAN system and Green-GO digital intercom for the production.
• ComtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTour supplier in Denmark that provided ELC dmXLAN system and Green-GO digital intercom for Nephew national tour. Equipment included three GBX 10 and two GBX 18 switches, two NODE 8 nodes and six NODE 8SL slave units.
• AudiosalescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian distributor that played key role in design and advisory process for Teatro Regio di Parma upgrade. Helped translate operational needs and artistic ambitions into right technical solutions. Provided consultative approach and ongoing support during implementation of both Green-GO and ELC systems.
• CM S.r.l. (Multimedia Entertainment Engineering)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLed overall system design for Teatro Regio di Parma project, working with Claudio Mazzucchelli.
• ElcomminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResponsible for installation of Teatro Regio di Parma AV system integration, bringing extensive experience in professional AV system integration.
• Create ThisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign company that provided Green-GO digital intercom system for Nephew tour. Lighting designer Theis Wermuth from Create This used Green-GO for crew communication.
• EvenutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of ELC Lighting (formerly ELC Lighting B.V.). From March 2026, design and manufacturing company operates under new name Evenution. Both ELC and Green-GO brands continue independently under Evenution. In-house development and production maintained in Gemert, Netherlands.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Path Connectivity (Pathway Connectivity): Canadian manufacturer of DMX/RDM networking products, splitters, and architectural lighting gateways. Direct competitor in the entertainment and architectural lighting control infrastructure space.
• Artistic Licence: UK-based manufacturer of DMX/RDM, Art-Net and sACN infrastructure products including data splitters, gateways, and merge units. Direct competitor in the DMX-over-IP networking niche with overlapping protocols and similar customer base in entertainment and architectural lighting.
• Luminex Network Intelligence: Belgian manufacturer of managed Ethernet switches and DMX/RDM nodes purpose-built for entertainment and architectural lighting. Directly comparable to ELC's dmXLAN SwitchGBx and dmXLAN node product lines, with shared customers in pro AV and touring.
• City Theatrical: US-based manufacturer of lighting accessories including DMX splitters, wireless DMX (SHoW DMX), and QolorFLEX LED dimmers. Overlaps with ELC in DMX distribution and lighting control hardware for entertainment and architectural markets.
• Swisson: Swiss manufacturer of DMX/RDM test equipment, splitters, merge units, and wireless DMX. Competes directly with ELC's node and splitter product lines in the pro entertainment and installation market.

Broad incumbents

• MA Lighting: German manufacturer of grandMA2/grandMA3 lighting control consoles used by ELC's customers. While focused on consoles, MA's onPC command wing and networking ecosystem overlaps with ELC's network distribution role in shows.
• Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC): Major US-based manufacturer of theatrical lighting consoles, fixtures, dimmers, and network infrastructure (Response gateways, Net3). Competes with ELC in DMX networking for theater and entertainment, but as a much broader portfolio vendor.
• Robe Lighting: Czech manufacturer of moving-head lighting fixtures and broader entertainment lighting products. While primarily a fixture vendor, Robe competes in the entertainment lighting ecosystem where ELC's DMX networking is deployed alongside its fixtures.

Emerging players

• LumenRadio: Swedish manufacturer of wireless DMX (CRMX) and mesh networking for entertainment lighting. Competes with ELC's wired dmXLAN infrastructure in adjacent wireless segments and is increasingly bundling with entertainment lighting networks.

Regional players

• Theatrixx Technologies: Canadian manufacturer and distributor of professional video, lighting, and signal conversion equipment; ELC's exclusive Canadian distributor and a regional competitor in lighting distribution networks. Comparable Canadian-market scale and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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