Retop

What Retop does

Retop (Retop Led Display Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese LED display manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. The company designs, manufactures, and globally distributes a comprehensive portfolio of LED display solutions spanning six product categories: outdoor LED displays (AERO, OPad, TES II PRO series), indoor LED displays (FEX II, IS, VPad), rental/event displays (LEX II-W, FEX II-W), commercial displays including COB-based HiPad II variants, sports venue perimeter and scoreboard displays (SP-L with 6,000 nits, UEFA-compliant, IP65-rated), and creative/flexible LED displays (FC Series with magnetic front-access modules). Underlying technology includes Chip-on-Board (COB) packaging, fine pixel pitch ranging from P0.9375 to P50, IP65 outdoor waterproofing, ultra-light panel designs (96mm thickness, 24kg), and quick-disassembly mechanisms. Manufacturing is anchored by a 10,000m² Zhuhai facility with 8,000m² monthly production capacity, supplemented by a Shenzhen sales and marketing office.

Retop operates a direct enterprise sales model with quotation-based pricing (no publicly disclosed tiers), multi-year project contracts, and dedicated overseas sales teams. Distribution is primarily direct-to-customer with field sales supported by participation in major international exhibitions (ISLE, NAB Show, InfoComm, ISE, prolight & Sound) across 100+ countries. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across outdoor advertising and digital billboards, indoor commercial displays, event and rental companies, sports venues and stadiums, and creative/custom installations, with marquee installations including the 2010 World Expo Opening Ceremony (9,500m² on the river), Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena (first Chinese LED in an NBA stadium, 2010), Times Square, and Victoria Harbour Hong Kong.

The company reports 40,000+ lifetime deployments and holds 196 patent certificates covering LED display technologies. Retop is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investment or public listing, and was recognized with the 2021 Top Ten Brands of LED Displays award. Product portfolio expansion has continued into Micro LED small-pitch (since 2016), flexible LED modules (FC Series, 2026), and Smart All-in-One commercial displays integrating Android/Windows dual-systems with video conferencing capability.

Name

Retop

Legal name

Retop Led Display Co., Ltd.

Website

https://szretop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Retop is a privately held Chinese LED display manufacturer, founded in 1997 in Zhuhai, that designs and globally distributes outdoor, indoor, rental, commercial, sports, and creative LED display solutions across 100+ countries with 40,000+ deployments and 196 patents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Display Systems

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Signage & Commercial Displays (HDACADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video/IMAG & LED Wall Production (MPAGAKAD), 4K/5K/8K & High-Resolution Monitors (HDACADAH)

Keywords

• LED display manufacturing
• Outdoor LED billboards
• Indoor LED video walls
• Stadium perimeter displays
• Flexible LED screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhuhai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Display Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling LED display screens including outdoor billboard, indoor fixed, rental, sports perimeter, commercial, and creative/custom display solutions. Products sold as complete systems with cabinets, modules, and control systems
2. Custom Display Solutions: Revenue from bespoke LED display projects including creative shaped screens, curved displays, spherical displays, and custom-size LED installations for specific client requirements
3. Rental Display Services: Temporary LED display rental solutions for events, concerts, sports broadcasts, and temporary installations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Retop designs, manufactures, and globally distributes LED display screens and electronic equipment across outdoor, indoor, rental, commercial, sports, and creative categories. The company's Zhuhai-based 10,000m² production facility produces LED panels with pixel pitches ranging from P0.9375 to P50, incorporating proprietary technologies such as COB packaging, flexible modules, IP65 waterproofing, and fine pixel pitch designs. Sales are direct to enterprise customers through quote-based engagement, international trade show presence, and dedicated overseas sales teams serving 100+ countries.

Product overview

Retop is a premier LED display manufacturer offering comprehensive all-scenario LED display solutions. The product portfolio includes outdoor LED displays (AERO, OPad, OPad-E, TES II PRO, TES II PRO-S, OS, LEX II, TES, TEX, Air-O), indoor LED displays (FEX II, IS, IS-W, Air-I, VPad Series), rental LED displays (LEX II-W, FEX II, FEX II-W), commercial LED displays (HiPad II - COB variants, HiPad II, Smart All-in-One AIO Series), sports LED displays (SP, SP-L, SP-E, SP-R), and creative/flexible LED displays (FC Series, FC-L, FC-H). The company provides solutions for various applications including outdoor advertising, indoor venues, events and rentals, commercial spaces, sports stadiums, and creative installations, with pixel pitches ranging from P0.9375 to larger formats and technologies including COB, flexible modules, and transparent displays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AERO Outdoor LED Billboard High-brightness outdoor LED billboard designed for urban information hubs and advertising applications with all-weather reliability, 24/7 stability, seamless large-screen advertising, and 10-second fast module maintenance. Targeted at outdoor advertising operators and digital out-of-home media owners.
• OPad Outdoor LED Display Outdoor LED display panel designed for quick installation and flexible deployment in outdoor advertising environments. Targeted at outdoor advertising and signage customers.
• OPad-E Outdoor LED Display Fine pixel pitch outdoor LED display featuring mobile advertising capabilities with rollers for high-traffic retail environments. Targeted at retail and commercial outdoor advertising.
• TES II PRO Outdoor Fixed LED Display Outdoor fixed LED display designed for flexible outdoor installations with quick disassembly, fully enclosed module design, and front/rear maintenance capabilities. Targeted at outdoor advertising and signage operators.
• TES II PRO-S 3D Outdoor LED Display 3D outdoor advertising LED display with fully-enclosed design, IP65 waterproof rating, ultra-light and slim panels (96mm thickness, 24kg weight) for stadium scoreboard and visual marketing applications. Targeted at advertising operators and stadium scoreboard installers.
• OS Outdoor Fixed LED Display Outdoor fixed LED display designed for reliable outdoor advertising with durable construction for electronic billboard applications. Targeted at outdoor advertising operators.
• LEX II Outdoor/Rental LED Display Versatile LED display for outdoor rentals and fixed installations, designed for 3D LED video wall upgrades with waterproof capabilities. Targeted at event rental companies and outdoor advertising operators.
• TES Outdoor LED Display Outdoor LED display solution for various outdoor advertising applications. Targeted at outdoor advertising operators.
• TEX Outdoor LED Display Outdoor LED display product for advertising and information display applications. Targeted at outdoor advertising operators.
• Air-O Outdoor LED Display Outdoor LED display designed for all-weather outdoor advertising with durability features. Targeted at outdoor advertising operators.
• FEX II Indoor LED Display Versatile indoor LED display suitable for rental and fixed installations, designed for high-traffic spaces requiring reliable indoor LED screen solutions. Targeted at airports, retail, and high-end venue operators.
• IS Indoor LED Display High-definition indoor LED display panel for video wall applications, delivering stunning visual performance for indoor spaces. Targeted at retail, corporate, and venue operators.
• IS-W Wide-Format Indoor LED Display Wide-format indoor LED display for various indoor visual communication needs. Targeted at retail, corporate, and venue operators.
• Air-I Indoor LED Display Indoor LED display designed for reliable performance in indoor environments. Targeted at retail, corporate, and venue operators.
• VPad Series Small-Pitch Indoor LED Display Small pitch LED display series (P1.56) featuring front maintenance with magnetic suction, 16:9 gold ratio cabinet, supporting 2K/4K/8K standard resolution with ultra-wide 160-degree viewing angle. Targeted at conference rooms, exhibition halls, and command centers.
• LEX II-W Rental LED Display Waterproof rental LED display for outdoor event applications with quick installation capabilities. Targeted at event rental companies and concert/staging operators.
• FEX II-W Rental LED Display Waterproof rental LED display panel for events requiring flexible outdoor LED screen solutions. Targeted at event rental companies and concert/staging operators.
• HiPad II COB Commercial LED Display Intelligent commercial UHD LED display featuring COB (Chip on Board) technology for premium visual quality and energy efficiency. Targeted at corporate boardrooms, premium retail, and high-end venues.
• HiPad II COB-W Commercial LED Display Wide-format commercial LED display with COB technology for high-end digital display applications. Targeted at corporate boardrooms, premium retail, and high-end venues.
• HiPad II Commercial LED Display Lightweight and thin commercial LED display for electronic billboard advertising and corporate presentations. Targeted at commercial advertising and corporate presentation operators.
• Smart All-in-One (AIO) LED Display Intelligent all-in-one LED display system integrating Android/Windows dual-systems with one-click screen sharing and professional video conferencing for command centers and corporate headquarters. Targeted at enterprises needing integrated conferencing and data visualization.
• SP Sports Perimeter LED Display Sports perimeter LED display for stadium applications, engineered for impact and safety with player-safe cushioned design. Targeted at stadium operators and sports venue managers.
• SP-L Stadium Perimeter LED Display Stadium perimeter LED display featuring 6,000 nits brightness, UEFA compliant design, IP65 waterproof rating, and cushioned player-safe design. Targeted at stadium operators and sports venue managers.
• SP-E Sports Complex LED Display Sports complex LED indicator for stadium and sports venue scoreboard and information displays. Targeted at stadium operators and sports venue managers.
• SP-R Stadium LED Display Stadium LED display solution designed for perimeter and replay display applications in sports venues. Targeted at stadium operators and sports venue managers.
• FC Series Flexible LED Display New-generation flexible LED screen panel series that can curve, wrap, twist, or form 3D contours with magnetic front-access design for quick module replacement, and a universal cabinet compatible with multiple pixel pitches. Targeted at creative installations, stages, museums, and themed venues.
• FC-L Flexible LED Module Flexible LED module for creative installations, designed for curved forms and cylinders with magnetic front-access design. Targeted at creative installations and bespoke-shape venues.
• FC-H Flexible LED Module High-performance flexible LED module for creative curved display applications. Targeted at creative installations and bespoke-shape venues.
• Semi-Outdoor Transparent/Window Series LED Display Semi-outdoor transparent LED panels (P3.9-7.8, 1000x2000mm) that transform store windows into digital stages without blocking natural light. Targeted at retail storefronts and commercial advertising operators.
• REX Series LED Display REX series LED display with pixel pitch of 1.583 and resolution of 3024x1152, showcased at NAB Show Las Vegas 2017. Targeted at broadcast and indoor fine-pitch display applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ successful deployments completed globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• China World Holdings Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project to build a large digital display screen at China World Shenzhen headquarters. The P2.5 HD display (40m²) was installed in an inner arc format for digital commercial services and multi-dimensional data visualization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LG Electronics (Business Solutions): Global display manufacturer offering LED signage (LS series) and commercial display solutions. Broad incumbent competing with Retop in fine-pitch indoor LED for corporate, retail, and control room applications.
• Samsung Electronics (Visual Display): Global consumer electronics leader offering The Wall LED display series and commercial LED signage. Competes with Retop in indoor commercial LED displays with vastly larger brand recognition and channel reach.
• BOE Technology Group: China-based display panel giant expanding into LED display manufacturing with subsidiary BOE Varitronix. Competes with Retop across LED display categories with substantially larger capital base and panel supply integration.
• Christie Digital Systems: Global visual display and projection solutions provider with LED video wall offerings through Christie MicroTiles and Velvet LED. Broader incumbent competing with Retop in command & control, broadcast, and high-end commercial installations.

Direct peers

• Leyard Optoelectronic (Planar): Beijing-based LED display manufacturer and parent of Planar Systems. Competes with Retop in fine-pitch indoor LED, commercial displays, and large-format installations with a substantially larger revenue base and US presence through Planar.
• Absen Optoelectronic: Shenzhen-based LED display manufacturer specializing in rental, commercial, and DOOH applications. Competes directly with Retop in rental LED, outdoor advertising displays, and indoor fixed installations globally.
• Lighthouse Technologies: Hong Kong-based LED display manufacturer focused on high-end fine-pitch indoor and outdoor LED solutions. Direct peer to Retop in commercial, sports, and control room LED display applications.
• Unilumin Group: Shenzhen-based LED display manufacturer offering outdoor, indoor, rental, commercial, and creative LED solutions with global distribution. Direct competitor to Retop across the same product categories and customer segments, with broader scale and public listing.
• ROE Visual: Shenzhen-based LED display specialist focused on rental, stage, broadcast, and XR virtual production LED solutions. Direct competitor to Retop in rental and creative LED segments with strong event industry presence.
• Daktronics: US-based manufacturer of LED displays for sports venues, transportation, and commercial applications. Direct competitor to Retop in sports perimeter displays and large-format outdoor LED with deep stadium customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/retopleddisplay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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