Brownlee Lighting

Name

Brownlee Lighting

Legal name

Brownlee Lighting Inc

Website

https://brownlee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures Sales: Brownlee Lighting generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-performance decorative LED lighting fixtures. Products are sold through a network of manufacturer's representatives to commercial, hospitality, and specification market customers. Revenue is generated on a project/specification basis with custom orders and standard product configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brownlee Lighting designs, engineers, and manufactures high-performance decorative LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor commercial applications. The product portfolio spans indoor (flush, semi-flush, pendant, sconce, bath/vanity) and outdoor (wall, ceiling, full cutoff, flood, post, conduit entry) configurations, sold through a nationwide network of manufacturer's representatives to specification market customers.

Product overview

Brownlee Lighting offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance decorative LED lighting solutions organized into two main categories: LED Indoor products (Flush, Semi-Flush, Pendant, Sconce, Bath/Vanity) and LED Outdoor products (Wall, Ceiling, Full Cutoff, Flood, Post, Conduit Entry). The product lineup includes numerous named series such as COBRA (cylinder family with pendant, surface, wall variants), DISCO (halo illumination in pendant and surface), BARREL (inset diffuser design), TRI-PANEL (acoustic panels), HOVER (wall luminaire), TRACE (ultra-slim bath/vanity), REACT (suspended linear), INNIE (circular drums), BEAM V2 and CAPSULE (outdoor sconces), BRICK-OD (exterior sconces), and many others. Products are offered with various controls (dimming, occupancy sensors, battery backup), certifications (ADA, Dark Sky, Title 24), and location ratings (Wet, Damp, Dry). The company provides diverse diffuser options (Fabric, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Glass, Acoustic) and extensive finish selections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COBRA Series (Pendant, Surface, Wall) Slim 1.5-inch aperture high-performance LED cylinder family with spec-grade performance up to 1400 lumens and a variety of beam spreads, available in four lengths and three mounting types (pendant, surface, wall) with extruded and cast aluminum construction.
• DISCO Indoor Series (Pendant and Surface) Contemporary halo-illumination LED luminaire with low-profile form factor and optional integral battery backup, available in 12-inch and 17-inch sizes in pendant and surface configurations with a two-inch compact housing depth and no visible fasteners.
• SLOPE Outdoor Sconce Series (7070) Sleek, minimal outdoor LED sconce with low-profile tapered form factor crafted from stout aluminum, available in three sizes with various beam spreads. Less than 3-inch projection and ADA-compliant, suitable for architectural entrances, columns, facades, elevator lobbies, and patios.
• TRACE Ultra Slim Bath + Vanity Series (5200 and 1250) Brownlee's slimmest luminaire profile at 1.25-inch diameter for bath and vanity applications, available in three center-mount sizes (1', 2', 3' in model 5200) and an offset sconce mount (1' size in model 1250) with subtle aesthetic and high-performance construction.
• REACT Suspended Linear Series (2660) Modern suspended linear LED series available in four lengths with slim rounded form factor, featuring USA-extruded aluminum frame and frosted acrylic diffuser. Achieves up to 125 lm/W using 90+ CRI LED technology with remote battery backup available.
• BARREL Indoor Series (2670/2672 Pendant, 2470/2472 Surface) Indoor LED collection inspired by INNIE series with inset diffuser allowing a variety of finish combinations. Barrel-Deep provides scale for higher ceilings; Barrel-Shallow suits clusters or smaller spaces. Direct output standard with optional indirect component.
• TRI-PANEL Acoustic Series (2620) Low-profile white acrylic drum LED luminaire with three sound-absorbing acoustic panels attached to outer wall separated by 0.50-inch illuminated gaps. Available in 2-foot, 3-foot, and 4-foot sizes in pendant or surface configurations with over 18,000 lumen capability, designed for open office layouts, conference rooms, schools, libraries, and hotel common areas.
• HOVER (1108) and HOVER ACOUSTIC (1110) Wall LED luminaire with spun aluminum front trim combining refined simplicity with sophisticated indirect LED performance. Two sizes (12.5-inch and 17.5-inch) with two-inch low-profile projection and ADA compliance. HOVER ACOUSTIC variant adds PET felt trim accessories for acoustic performance alongside floating spun aluminum trim and indirect illumination.
• HIGH BEAM Outdoor (7490) Architectural outdoor-rated LED cylinder with fully luminous design and performance-driven lumen packages. Four lengths available in consistent 4-inch diameter, suitable for exterior breezeways, store fronts, pool decks, and healthcare applications.
• CAPSULE Outdoor Sconce Series (7110 Round, 7115 Square) Wet location rated outdoor LED sconce offered in round (model 7110) and square (model 7115) form factors with heavy duty aluminum construction, uniformly illuminated frosted acrylic diffuser, and stainless steel hardware.
• BRICK-OD Outdoor Sconce Series (7075) and BRICK-OD EXT (7077) Minimal, clean and contemporary exterior LED sconce available in three ADA-compliant sizes (8-inch, 12-inch, and 24-inch) with single direction LED distribution and a variety of finishes. BRICK-OD EXT (7077) features extended housing for field-drilled conduit entry, integral battery backup including cold weather battery in both sizes, and simplified rapid installation. Suitable for exterior facades, entryways, columns, breezeways, and healthcare applications.
• BEAM V2 Outdoor Sconce Series (7178) Wet location rated outdoor LED sconce merging previous models 7176 and 7177 with redesigned slim housing, ADA compliant in standard configuration, mounting to a 2x4 single gang j-box. Heavy duty extruded aluminum construction with uniformly illuminated frosted acrylic diffuser, available in four sizes for exterior facades, breezeways, commercial interiors, bathrooms, healthcare, and stairwells.
• EMERGE Indoor Sconce Series (1160) Architectural indoor LED sconce with integral Battery Backup, integral Bi-Level Dimming control, and traditional Occupancy control options. Constructed with USA-fabricated aluminum and USA-extruded acrylic diffuser, designed to cover a 4x4 box for easy renovations.
• TRACE TRIM Indoor Sconce Series (1240) Indoor LED sconce spinoff from the popular TRACE collection featuring an accessory plate with soft corners, intended for bathroom vanity applications, hallways, and lobbies.
• OUTLINE Indoor Series (2640 Pendant, 2440 Surface) Low-profile white acrylic drum LED luminaire with four laser cut cold rolled steel decorative trim pieces assembled to outer wall. LED assembly covers entire top surface to minimize dust and debris entry, designed for open office layouts, conference rooms, schools, libraries, and hotel common areas.
• SPLIT Ultra Slim Bath + Vanity Series (5260) Ultra slim LED bath and vanity luminaire combining extruded 2-inch diameter acrylic diffuser with extruded aluminum frame, low-profile die-cast aluminum housing, and die-cast aluminum end caps. Available in two sizes mountable horizontally over a mirror or vertically as a sconce, with brushed nickel standard finish and optional alternatives.
• PENNY Indoor + Outdoor Series Minimal aesthetic LED luminaire functional for corridor illumination, cluster mounting in lobbies, common areas, and outdoor environments. Features wipe-down capability for healthcare settings. Available in multiple models including indoor surface, indoor pendant, outdoor surface, outdoor pendant, and outdoor cantilever.
• INNIE Series (2680 Pendant, 2080 Surface) Circular drum LED series with size options of 16-inch, 20-inch, 30-inch, and 42-inch diameter, featuring proprietary state-of-the-art LED modules with up to 19,000 delivered lumens. Optional dedicated uplight component for indirect lighting and improved wood grain finish option (White Oak). High quality extruded and cast aluminum fixture construction.
• FLOAT (2060) and FLOAT Semi-Pendant (2058) Semi-pendant LED luminaire with high transmissive diffuser for high efficacy performance, suitable for corridors, units, and general lighting applications, mountable on ceiling or wall. FLOAT Semi-Pendant (2058) is a close-to-ceiling contemporary and functional semi-pendant.
• STRIDER Wall Washing Sconce (1350) Rectangular half-cylinder wall washing LED sconce with open-ended translucent diffuser allowing forward, up, and down projections. ADA compliant and available with integral battery backup, suited for hospitality, multifamily, and commercial office applications.
• REFLEX Decorative Wall Sconce (1381) Decorative half-cylinder wall LED sconce available with integral battery backup while maintaining ADA compliance, designed for hospitality, multifamily, and commercial office applications.
• RUSH Half-Cylinder Wall Sconce (1390) ADA compliant half-cylinder wall LED sconce suited for hospitality, multifamily, and commercial office corridors. Available with integral battery backup and optional perforated top and bottom cover.
• GLIDE TWO Cylindrical Sconce (1518) ADA compliant cylindrical LED sconce with open top and bottom for up and down lighting, offering an economical design for hospitality, multifamily, and commercial office corridors.
• BOOST Fabric Drum Pendant (2600) Fabric drum pendant LED luminaire with high transmissive diffuser formed with high quality white acrylic with fabric bonded to exterior. Available in multiple sizes from 15 to 48 inches with a variety of fabric options and four suspension methods.
• METRO Surface Mount (2081) Architectural surface-mounted LED solution for the specification market that remains affordable for everyday projects. Available in four sizes with two diffuser options, no exposed hardware, and custom finishes.
• PRINCETON Surface Mount (2062) Popular LED surface mount series in three sizes with a variety of lumen packages, controls, and options including Integral Battery Backup and High/Low Bi-Level Dimming. Brushed nickel standard with optional finishes available.
• CONVEX Indoor Series (2059) Indoor LED luminaire available in two sizes, suited for corridors, units, and general lighting applications.
• FABO Decorative Semi-Flush Mount (2323) Decorative yet functional LED semi-flush mount with several fabric options, providing a balance of aesthetics and lighting performance for indoor applications.
• OPAL [D1] Indoor Series (1476) Clean and minimal LED series with brushed nickel frame and timeless white glass diffuser. Can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
• ZOOM-RD Indoor Series (5176) Indoor LED luminaire offering uniform illumination with modern aesthetic in three sizes. Can be mounted horizontally as vanity or vertically as sconce, designed to mount to 2x4-inch junction box with optional square back plate for 4x4-inch box.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 145 lm/W LED efficacy
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Winona Lighting (Acuity Brands): Winona is an Acuity Brands heritage architectural lighting line producing decorative interior and exterior LED luminaires for hospitality and commercial applications. It overlaps with Brownlee's decorative indoor and outdoor sconce categories, with the backing of Acuity's much larger sales and manufacturing footprint.
• Peerless (Acuity Brands): Peerless is a heritage architectural brand within Acuity Brands, offering decorative and linear LED fixtures for offices and education. It competes with Brownlee's commercial interior products but is supported by Acuity's national distribution, much larger engineering organization, and broader SKU portfolio.
• Hubbell Lighting: Hubbell Lighting is a division of Hubbell Incorporated and produces a broad portfolio of specification-grade indoor and outdoor luminaires including decorative, area, and emergency egress products. It overlaps with Brownlee across multiple categories but competes primarily as a broad-line incumbent with national distribution.

Direct peers

• Focal Point Lightscape: Focal Point is a Chicago-based architectural lighting manufacturer producing decorative and acoustic-integrated LED fixtures for offices, healthcare, and education. Its acoustic pendant offerings directly overlap with Brownlee's Tri-Panel Acoustic series, and both compete in the open-office specification segment.
• Visa Lighting: Visa Lighting manufactures high-performance architectural LED fixtures for commercial, healthcare, and hospitality applications with a strong specification-market focus. It competes directly with Brownlee in decorative sconces, pendants, and outdoor luminaires and shares similar USA-based fabrication and BABA-aligned offerings.
• Selux: Selux is a European-based architectural lighting manufacturer with US operations producing high-design linear, pendant, and outdoor LED systems. It competes with Brownlee in the specification segment, particularly on premium interior and exterior projects.
• A-Light: A-Light is a specification-grade architectural LED manufacturer focused on recessed, linear, and pendant luminaires for commercial interiors. It competes with Brownlee in linear and pendant segments and shares similar designer-and-architect sales channels.
• Architectural Lighting Works (ALW): ALW designs and manufactures high-end architectural LED luminaires for commercial, hospitality, and transit applications, with strong acoustic and decorative pendant lines. It directly competes with Brownlee in specification-grade sconces, pendants, and acoustic-integrated fixtures for premium projects.
• B-K Lighting + TEKA Illumination: B-K Lighting and TEKA Illumination manufacture specification-grade architectural outdoor luminaires with strong emphasis on dark sky compliance, durability, and Made-in-USA fabrication. They are direct competitors in the outdoor sconce and architectural lighting segments that Brownlee addresses with BEAM V2, BRICK-OD, and HIGH BEAM.

Others

• Heath Zenith (Hubbell) decorative/architectural brands: Hubbell's family of decorative and architectural brands operates in adjacent categories to Brownlee, providing project specifiers with alternatives on commercial and hospitality jobs. These brands share end customers with Brownlee but typically offer broader, less specialty-focused product portfolios.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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