What Hamsar Diversco does

Hamsar Diversco Inc. is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of custom OEM lighting and electronic solutions for off-highway and commercial vehicles, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. Its core product lines are LED work lights (XWL-800, XWL-810, XWL-812, XWL-813, XWL-816, PAR 36 and Value series), single- and double-row LED light bars (3,400-25,920 lumens), forward/rear/warning/accessory lighting, and bus/rail systems, supplemented by an electronics portfolio of relays, timers, delay modules, custom wire harnesses, terminals and switches. Technical differentiators include proprietary "2 Lives in 1" and "4 Lives in 1" multi-mount systems for collision-recovery, soft-start current-limiting circuitry, IP67-IP69K ingress protection, and PAR 36 LED modules sized as direct drop-in replacements for existing halogen housings.

Hamsar sells exclusively through a distributor channel — Canadian distributors, USA distributors and independent sales agents — and does not transact directly with end consumers. Revenue is generated via hardware sales across eight tracked end markets: heavy equipment (mining, construction, forestry, agriculture, military, off-road), truck body and trailer, Jeep aftermarket, light duty truck, powersports, bus and rail, material handling, and heavy duty trailer. The company holds quality certifications (ISO 9001, TS16949, ISO 14001) and is a recognized PACCAR supplier under the OEM's 10 PPM quality program since 2007.

Hamsar has been a subsidiary since May 2016, first of Grakon LLC (a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners IV) and, since August 2018, of Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a publicly traded global manufacturer with operations in 14 countries. Operating leadership consists of VP & GM Don Bartlett, with functional VPs covering product development, sales and engineering. Headcount is in the 51-100 range; revenue is not separately disclosed by the parent.

Name

Hamsar Diversco

Legal name

Hamsar Diversco Inc.

Website

https://hamsar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hamsar Diversco Inc. designs and manufactures LED work lights, light bars, warning systems, and electronic components (relays, wire harnesses) for off-highway and commercial vehicle OEMs and the aftermarket, serving heavy equipment, truck/trailer, powersports, bus/rail and material handling markets across North America via a distributor-only channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Duty Vehicle Lighting & Electronics

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lighting Assemblies Manufacturing (Headlamps/Taillamps/Interior Lamps/DRLs) (IMACAKAG), Aftermarket Lighting & Visibility Products Manufacturing (Bulbs/LED Kits/Headlamps/Mirrors/Cameras) (IMACANAG), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• LED work lights
• Vehicle lighting products
• Off-highway lighting
• Heavy duty lighting
• Automotive electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Lighting Products: Hamsar generates revenue through the sale of LED lighting products for off-highway vehicles, including work lights, light bars, forward lighting, warning and safety lights, rear lighting, and accessory lighting. The company also sells electronic components including relays, timers, delay modules, custom wire harnesses, terminals and switches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hamsar Diversco designs and manufactures heavy duty LED lighting products and electronic components for off-highway vehicles. The product line spans LED work lights, single and double row light bars, forward lighting, warning and safety lights, rear lighting, accessory lighting, bus and rail lighting, and electronic components including relays, timers, delay modules, custom wire harnesses, terminals, and switches. Products are sold to OEM manufacturers and the aftermarket through a network of distributors across North America.

Product overview

Hamsar Diversco, a subsidiary of Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI), is a manufacturer of custom vehicle and industrial lighting and electronic solutions. The product portfolio centers on LED work lights (XWL-800/810/812/813/816 series, PAR 36 series, Value Series, Mini Cube LED, Flush Mount LED, Back of Cab LED), LED light bars (single and double row configurations in various sizes), and electronics (relays, timers, wire harnesses, switches). Products serve heavy equipment, truck/trailer, Jeep, powersports, bus/rail, and material handling industries. Key differentiators include proprietary mount systems ('2 Lives in 1' and '4 Lives in 1'), soft-start technology, and ruggedized designs for harsh environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XWL-800 Series Work Light

Quantifiable outcome

• Work lights with up to 60,000 hours of continuous operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BMAC LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2016In October 2016, Grakon LLC acquired BMAC Limited, located in Manchester, England. BMAC is a leader in designing, manufacturing and distributing LED lighting and electronic control systems for the European rail, bus and tram markets. The acquisition gave Grakon a leadership position in the U.K. rail and bus markets and accelerated growth in Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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