What Lighting Manufacturer does

Lighting Manufacturer operates a B2B marketing portal and industry community for the LED lighting sector, accessible at manufacturer.lighting. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shaoxing, China, operating with a small team of 1-10 employees. The core platform functions as a vertical marketplace connecting Chinese LED lighting manufacturers and suppliers with international buyers, hosting 317 supplier storefronts, 593 product listings, and 922 registered members. The product surface includes the main marketplace, the Global Lighting Industry Directory (GLID) for company profiles, the Open Lighting Product Directory (OLPD) for hierarchical product discovery, and the Global Lighting Forum at shine.lighting for community discussion and reviews. Catalog coverage spans light bulbs, residential, commercial, industrial, outdoor, specialty (grow/stage/medical), automotive & marine lighting, and components such as drivers, controls, lenses, PCBs, heat sinks, and reflectors.

The underlying platform combines supplier storefront management, a product directory with deep category structure, a buyer inquiry system, and an industry knowledge base covering LED dimming technologies (forward/reverse phase, PWM, analog), control protocols (DALI, DMX512, 0-10V, ZigBee, Z-Wave, LonWorks), and certification taxonomies (CE, UL, ETL, CB, TUV, DLC, Energy Star, FCC, CCC, RoHS). Marketing and distribution rely on SEO-optimized content, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, QQ), dedicated industry groups, and an email newsletter funnel.

The business model is built on three revenue streams: recurring supplier membership subscriptions (annual billing, multiple tiers, pricing not publicly disclosed), advertising and promotional placements for product visibility, and assumed marketplace commissions on buyer-supplier transactions generated through the inquiry system. Customer segments are hybrid — Chinese LED lighting OEMs and brand suppliers on the sell side, and international distributors, retailers, contractors, and project developers on the buy side, with observable buyer activity from Spain, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand, Kuwait, and other markets. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or financial disclosures were identified in the available data.

Name

Lighting Manufacturer

Legal name

Lighting Manufacturer

Website

https://manufacturer.lighting

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lighting Manufacturer operates a China-based B2B online marketplace and industry community connecting Chinese LED lighting manufacturers and suppliers with international buyers through storefronts, product directories, and a forum. It serves 317 suppliers and 922 members across multiple geographies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B LED Lighting Marketplace

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• B2B LED marketplace
• LED lighting sourcing
• Lighting industry portal
• Supplier storefronts
• LED product catalog

Headquarters

HQ city

Shaoxing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The platform offers membership plans and service rates for suppliers to build storefronts, publish products, and access premium features. Multiple membership tiers with varying feature access.
2. Marketplace Commission: Platform facilitates buyer inquiries and product transactions between suppliers and buyers, likely earning commissions on successful matches or transactions.
3. Advertising & Promotional Services: Suppliers can purchase advertising placements, featured product slots, and promotional visibility within the marketplace to increase buyer exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lighting Manufacturer operates a B2B online marketplace connecting global LED lighting buyers with Chinese manufacturers. The platform hosts 317 supplier storefronts showcasing 593 LED lighting products across residential, commercial, industrial, outdoor, and specialty categories. It includes an industry directory, product catalog, inquiry management system, and community forum for the global lighting trade.

Product overview

Lighting Manufacturer operates a B2B LED lighting marketplace platform that connects global manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers. The platform features a comprehensive product portfolio including light bulbs (LED, smart, filament, T8/T5 tubes), residential lighting (ceiling lights, pendant lights, chandeliers, table/floor lamps), commercial lighting (downlights, panel lights, track lights, LED desk lamps), industrial lighting (high bay lights, flood lights, tri-proof lights), outdoor lighting (LED street lights, smart street lights, solar street lights), landscape lighting, specialty lighting (LED grow lights, stage lighting, medical lighting), automotive & marine lighting, and parts & accessories (LED drivers, lighting controls, light dimmers, light switches, LED lenses, LED PCB boards, reflectors, lamp holders, light poles, heat sinks). The ecosystem also includes the Global Lighting Industry Directory (GLID) for company profiles, the Open Lighting Product Directory (OLPD) for product discovery, and the Global Lighting Forum for industry community engagement. The marketplace hosts 317 supplier storefronts with 593 listed products serving 922 registered members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Lighting Marketplace Platform A B2B online marketplace connecting global lighting manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers, featuring product listings, company directories, industry forums, and sourcing tools. Hosts 317 supplier storefronts with 593 products and 922 registered members.
• Global Lighting Industry Directory (GLID)

Quantifiable outcome

• 317 supplier storefronts built for members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Global Sources: Hong Kong–headquartered B2B sourcing platform with strong Asia supplier base and a dedicated lighting pavilion. Comparable in connecting Chinese/Asian manufacturers with global buyers across lighting and electronics.
• ECVV: B2B marketplace with membership tiers, supplier storefronts, and product directories spanning industrial categories including lighting. Closely matches the platform's tiered-membership business model.
• Made-in-China.com: A B2B sourcing platform owned by Focus Technology focused on Chinese manufacturers across categories including LED lighting. Most directly comparable on supplier-side positioning and Chinese manufacturer outreach model.
• ECPlaza: Korea-rooted B2B marketplace with global supplier storefronts, product catalogs, and inquiry-based lead generation. Operates a similar GTM motion connecting Asian manufacturers with international buyers.
• TradeKey: A general B2B marketplace with significant supplier presence from China, Pakistan, and emerging markets. Comparable as a competing destination for the same cross-border lighting buyer traffic.

Broad incumbents

• Thomasnet: North America's leading industrial B2B sourcing platform with deep lighting supplier coverage. Comparable in operating a category-organized marketplace for industrial buyers, though oriented to North American manufacturers.
• Alibaba.com: The dominant global B2B marketplace. Its lighting category dwarfs this platform in supplier count, buyer traffic, and logistics integrations, making it the primary competitive reference point for any B2B lighting marketplace.
• HKTDC Sourcing: Hong Kong Trade Development Council's sourcing platform with verified Asian lighting suppliers. Comparable in serving cross-border B2B sourcing of lighting from Asia, with strong trade-show integration.
• DHgate: Cross-border B2B/C2C marketplace with large China-supplier base including lighting. Comparable in serving small-and-mid buyers sourcing from Chinese manufacturers, though more transactional.

Emerging players

• Lightstrade.com: A lighting-industry-specific B2B portal/trade directory. Directly comparable in focusing exclusively on lighting industry sourcing rather than generalist B2B.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lightingmarket
• Facebookfacebook.com/manufacturer.lighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manufacturer.lighting
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lightingportal

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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