COSTEC

What COSTEC does

COSTEC, legally Cosun Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., is a Shenzhen-based LED lighting hardware manufacturer founded in 2011, specializing in light guide plate (LGP) technology and its downstream application products. The company produces edge-lit LED light panels, LED light strips, modular LED light sheets and rigid light boards, aluminum LED channel systems, LED drivers and power supplies, retail shelf power tracks, interconnection components, and finished signage and light boxes. Its underlying technology stack centers on proprietary acrylic laser dot printing for LGP manufacturing, complemented by UV printing, 3D printing for prototyping, and a fully integrated optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical production capability based at a single Shenzhen facility.

The company operates a B2B hardware sales model, selling directly to enterprise customers through its e-commerce storefront and contact-based custom sales, with revenue derived primarily from LED lighting hardware sales supplemented by custom manufacturing services (cost accounting, product design, and accessories supply from its affiliated factory). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts are typically multi-year. Target customer segments include brick-and-mortar retailers (primary), signage and light box manufacturers, and food & beverage and convenience store operators, with the company claiming to serve a global customer base. The company holds 10 LGP technology patents (granted 2014), is certified to ISO 9001/14001/45001, and lists UL, CE, CB, and ROHS product certifications, along with a 2015 National High-tech Enterprise Certificate. Headcount is reported at 251–500 employees. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional or venture funding.

Name

COSTEC

Legal name

Cosun Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cosuntech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

COSTEC (Cosun Technology) is a Shenzhen-based B2B manufacturer of LED lighting products — including edge-lit light panels, light sheets, drivers, and signage — built on proprietary light guide plate (LGP) laser dot printing technology, serving retail display, backlighting, and signage customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

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 light panels
• Light guide plates
• Retail display lighting
• LED signage backlighting
• Edge-lit LED manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

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. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of LED light panels, LED light strips, LED light sheets, LED channel systems, LED drivers, power supplies, interconnection components, and signage products. Custom manufacturing services for specialized LED lighting solutions.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: One-stop customization service from design to finished product, including cost accounting, product design, and accessories supply from affiliated factory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

COSTEC researches, develops, manufactures, and sells LED lighting hardware for retail display, backlighting, and signage applications. Its product portfolio includes edge-lit LED light panels, LED light strips, LED light sheets and rigid light boards, aluminum LED channel systems, LED drivers and power supplies, retail shelf power tracks, interconnection components, and finished signage/light boxes. The company also offers one-stop customization services from design to finished product for global B2B customers.

Product overview

COSTEC (Cosun Technology) is an LED lighting hardware manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of eight core product categories: Light Panels, LED Light Strips, LED Light Sheets and Rigid Light Boards, LED Channel Systems, LED Drivers and Power Supplies, Retail Shelf Power Tracks, Interconnection components (cables, connectors, distribution blocks), and Signage and Light Boxes. The products are designed primarily for retail display, backlighting, and signage applications. The company provides full customization services from concept to finished product, serving global customers through a vertically integrated manufacturing operation in Shenzhen, China. The product portfolio spans from foundational components (LED sheets, strips, drivers, interconnection) to complete signage solutions (light boxes, fabric displays), with aluminum channel systems enabling various mounting configurations for retail and commercial lighting installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COSTEC: Company brand name used interchangeably with COSUN TECHNOLOGY for LED lighting products.

Products and services

• Light Panel Slim-profile, edge-lit LED light panels with bright, uniform illumination and high efficiency, used for retail display, commercial refrigeration, elevator, architectural façade lighting, and signage. The company claims to produce the widest format, thinnest, and most irregularly shaped light panels in the industry.
• LED Light Strip
• LED Light Sheet and Rigid Light Board Modular LED flexible light sheets for backlighting shallow displays and light boxes, plus rigid light boards for high-performance signage, with full range of CCT, colors, tunable white, power, voltage, CRI, and LED intensity options. Each light sheet is 24 VDC and UL Listed, with 1 LED per cut for irregular shape lighting surfaces.
• LED Channel System Comprehensive range of aluminum channels and LED strip lights for retail shelf lighting and shop illumination, available in surface, recessed, or suspension mounting options with magnet or mounting clips, with design and tooling services for custom linear light fixtures.
• LED Driver and Power Supply Powerlink Pro LED Drivers with universal input voltage (120-240VAC), daisy chain capability for up to 8 drivers, fast start-up time of ≤0.5s, and Class 2 output, plus conventional switching power supplies for large projects, with efficiency up to 91%.
• Retail Shelf Power Track Selection of retail shelf power tracks in surface mount or recessed mount options with mechanical or magnetic locking, double side tape, or magnetic adherence, including the Ultrathin Powertrack with 1m length, magnetic connector, and 18 gauge cable at 300mm.
• Interconnection Components Comprehensive range of cables, connectors, distribution blocks, and power track systems for custom designed retail displays and fixtures, including DC5.5x2.1 Power Switch Cables with 2 cores, 22# gauge, 3A rated current, and 30CM length.
• Signage and Light Boxes Snap frame LED slim light boxes powered by high quality acrylic light panels with stunning lit graphics and easy graphic changing, dynamic light boxes with animated display, aluminum SEG frames, colored programmable backlighting, custom printed banners, and fabric light boxes with replaceable fabric sheets for indoor and outdoor advertising.
• Custom LED Lighting Design and Manufacturing Service One-stop customization service offered from a single manufacturer, taking projects from conceptualization through product design, cost accounting, prototyping (including 3D printing), and finished product manufacturing, with accessories supplied from the company's affiliated factory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 hours lamp life for LED products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the world's largest lighting company offering LED fixtures, drivers, and IoT lighting systems across commercial, retail, and outdoor segments. A broad incumbent whose retail and signage product lines compete with COSTEC at scale, but Signify serves a much wider portfolio beyond LED backlighting.
• Ledvance (Osram): Ledvance, the OSRAM general lighting spinoff, offers LED lamps, luminaires, and drivers across consumer and professional channels globally. A broad incumbent with retail and signage-adjacent product lines competing with COSTEC's portfolio.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a major North American lighting and building solutions provider offering LED fixtures, drivers, and controls for commercial and industrial markets. Competes broadly with COSTEC in commercial and retail lighting but with a much larger installed-channel footprint.
• GE Current: GE Current, a Daintree company, provides LED lighting solutions and controls for commercial, industrial, and signage applications globally. Overlaps with COSTEC in retail and signage backlighting but operates as a broad lighting incumbent.

Direct peers

• AgiLight (by Signcomplex): AgiLight is a Signcomplex brand producing LED light sheets and signage backlighting modules globally. Closely overlaps with COSTEC's LED light sheet, rigid light board, and signage product lines serving the same retail and signage integrators.
• SloanLED: SloanLED is a US-based manufacturer specializing in LED signage and backlighting solutions for retail and architectural applications. Directly comparable to COSTEC in product focus (LED modules, light boxes, signage backlighting) and target customer base (sign makers, retail fixture integrators).
• Environmental Lights: Environmental Lights is a US-based LED lighting manufacturer specializing in LED strips, light sheets, and custom illumination solutions for retail display and signage. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer use cases to COSTEC.
• Diode LED: Diode LED is a US manufacturer and distributor of LED tape light, channels, drivers, and power supplies for commercial and retail display applications. Highly comparable product mix and customization-driven B2B model to COSTEC.
• Elemental LED: Elemental LED is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of LED strips, light panels, drivers, and channel systems for retail, commercial, and residential applications. Overlaps directly with COSTEC's LED light strip, channel system, and driver categories.

Emerging players

• MaxLite: MaxLite is a US-based LED lighting manufacturer offering commercial fixtures, retrofits, and signage lighting with a focus on energy efficiency. Comparable to COSTEC in commercial and signage lighting categories but more focused on fixtures than custom OEM-style backlighting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cosunlighing

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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