What Pelsan does

Pelsan Aydınlatma A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish lighting manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Istanbul, with primary production at a 30,000 m² facility in Dilovası, Kocaeli. The company manufactures LED-based luminaires across nine product categories — indoor, architectural, industrial, emergency, ex-proof, outdoor, garden, lamps, and sensors — encompassing more than 3,500 product variants with an annual production capacity of approximately 5 million fixtures. Technology is built on LED lighting integrated with electronics and optical design, supported by an in-house accredited testing laboratory, full Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 explosion-proof certification coverage, and Zhaga Consortium membership for component interoperability.

The business runs on a B2B project-and-catalogue model, selling directly to contractors, architects, and facility managers in Turkey and through a dedicated export team to 78 countries worldwide, with multilingual website support (TR/EN/IT/ES/FR) and participation in flagship trade fairs such as Light + Building Frankfurt. Two architectural sub-brands — RECTA (launched 2023) and PATEX — target premium hospitality, retail, and design-led projects, complementing the core commercial and industrial base. Revenue derives from hardware sales of fixtures and luminaires under quote-driven project pricing with multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company employs approximately 500 people, holds TSE certification on commercialized luminaires, and maintains industry association memberships in AGİD and ATMK.

Name

Pelsan

Legal name

Pelsan Aydınlatma A.Ş.

Website

https://pelsan.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pelsan Aydınlatma A.Ş. is a Turkish LED lighting manufacturer (founded 1982) producing 3,500+ luminaire variants across indoor, industrial, outdoor, ex-proof, and emergency categories, serving B2B contractors, architects, and facility managers in 78 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial LED Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• LED lighting fixtures
• Industrial lighting solutions
• Architectural lighting products
• Explosion-proof luminaires
• Emergency lighting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

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 Fixtures and Luminaires: Pelsan generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of LED lighting fixtures and luminaires across 9 product categories. Products range from indoor architectural fixtures to industrial high-bay luminaires, outdoor street lighting, emergency systems, and ex-proof equipment for hazardous environments. The company operates on a project and catalogue sales model, supplying products to contractors, architects, and facility managers for both new construction and retrofit projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pelsan manufactures and sells LED lighting fixtures and luminaires across 9 product categories — indoor, architectural, industrial, outdoor, ex-proof, emergency, garden, LED lamps, and sensors — totalling more than 3,500 product variants. The company operates a 30,000 m² production facility in Dilovası/Kocaeli with 5 million units of annual capacity, supplying commercial, industrial, hospitality, public infrastructure, and hazardous-area projects. Products are sold B2B through direct project sales in Turkey and exports to 78 countries, with dedicated premium architectural sub-brands RECTA and PATEX.

Product overview

Pelsan Aydınlatma is a comprehensive lighting manufacturer offering 3,500+ product varieties across 9 main categories. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized into distinct categories: Indoor Lighting (recessed LED, surface-mounted LED, downlight, sterile), Architectural Luminaires (linear, pendant, appliques, ceiling, spots, track spots), Industrial Lighting (high bay, waterproof, bant, canopy), Emergency Lighting, Ex-Proof for hazardous areas, Outdoor Lighting (solar, road/street, floodlights, wallwashers), Garden Lighting (poles, bollards, globes), LED Lamps and Tubes, and Sensors. The company also maintains two sub-brands: RECTA for premium architectural lighting and PATEX as a secondary architectural brand. Products range from functional office lighting to decorative luminaires, with specialized offerings for industrial, emergency, and explosion-proof applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recta: Architectural lighting brand offering aesthetic and functional lighting solutions that integrate with architecture for both indoor and outdoor spaces, combining modern technology and design. Targets premium projects including hotels, restaurants, cafés, shopping malls, and high-end residential projects.

Products and services

• RECTA Architectural Lighting Sub-Brand Premium architectural lighting sub-brand offering aesthetic and functional lighting solutions integrating with architecture for indoor and outdoor spaces, targeting premium project specifications.
• PATEX Architectural Lighting Sub-Brand Secondary architectural lighting sub-brand offering premium lighting solutions.
• Indoor Lighting (İç Mekan Aydınlatma) Indoor LED lighting solutions including recessed-mounted LED panels (Isoled G3T/G3L, Clealed, Fertis, Divaled), surface-mounted LED (Dekoled), downlight fixtures, and sterile luminaires (IP65 Steril, IP65 UGR Backlight, Negatoskop, Endirekt Steril) for cleanroom and medical environments.
• Architectural Luminaires (Mimari Armatürleri) Architectural luminaires including linear lighting (Linna, Eterna, Trenta G2), pendant fixtures (Circa, Polaris, Modella, Della, Smooth, Pieno, Detra, Quad), appliques (Lorca, Rodin, Landi, Nerva), ceiling luminaires (Sense, Pio), surface-mounted spots (Talia, Gloria, Beri), recessed spots (Lora, Lisso, Cosmo, Pola), and track spots (Zeta G2, Alpha, Theta G3).
• Industrial Lighting (Endüstriyel Aydınlatma) Industrial lighting solutions including high-bay luminaires (Cronto, Etna G3L series, Inovaled G3, Castor G3, Hima G3, Karpat G4), waterproof LED fixtures (Largo G2, Solida G2, Fontana), bant/fixture strips (Monoline, Multiline, Fixline, Vista G2), canopy lights (Okta, Lenta, Piroliz), and 24Vac/dc/110Vac compatible fixtures (Doka G2, Ria Med G2, Sterio, Trada).
• Emergency Lighting (Acil Aydınlatma) Emergency lighting and routing fixtures including Voltiron, Emera Spot (multiple wattages), Lumera, Lumina, and routing luminaires (Vialed, Rutaled, Exiled, Ausled), plus emergency lanterns (30–120 LED and Solar variants) for safety and evacuation guidance.
• Ex-Proof Lighting Explosion-proof luminaires certified for Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas including Atarex, Piroliz G2, Nairo G2, and Sia G2 product lines for use in explosive atmospheres such as oil & gas, chemical, and mining facilities.
• Outdoor Lighting (Dış Mekan Aydınlatma) Outdoor lighting solutions including solar street luminaires (Solar Rio XS G3, Solar Doka G2, Solar Madrid), road and street fixtures (Rio, PLSHA, Doka, Bari, Berlin, Madrid, Seul), floodlights (Cruzo G2, Ria Lens, Ria Med, Sterio), and wallwashers for municipal and infrastructure projects.
• Garden Lighting (Bahçe Aydınlatma) Garden and landscape lighting including park and garden poles (Troya G2, Mesaled, Samos, Limra), bollard/grass luminaires (Alberi, Belise, Ayers, Larissa, Santorini, Phuket), wall-top fixtures, appliques and globes (Havana G2), and recessed floor/wall fixtures.
• LED Lamps (Lambalar) LED lamps including filament LEDs, LED globes, LED candle type, and emergency LED lamps, as well as LED tube products with and without sensors.
• Sensors (Sensörler) Smart sensors including PIR corridor sensors, IP65 PIR presence sensors, radar presence sensors, motion sensors, surface-mounted and recessed sensors, and photocells for lighting automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million lighting fixtures manufactured annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Zhaga ConsortiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Zhaga Consortium, founded in 2010, standardizes LED components globally to enable interchangeability of components from different manufacturers. This allows products to be upgraded without full replacement and facilitates global market entry. Pelsan joined to support future technology investments and ensure product compatibility with evolving LED standards.
• AGİD (Aydınlatma Gereçleri İmalatçıları Derneği)coreOthers · 1 January 2009Lighting Fixtures Manufacturers Association, founded in 1997 by 19 lighting fixture and component manufacturers. Purpose: create sector identity awareness, develop collective relations, ensure compliance with international standards, and represent Turkish manufacturers internationally. Pelsan became a member in the 2009-2010 working period.
• ATMK (Aydınlatma Türk Milli Komitesi)coreOthers · 1 January 2000Turkish National Committee on Lighting, established 1995. Represents Turkey in the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). Purpose: encourage lighting research, organize scientific meetings, and develop institutional/academic relations in lighting science. Pelsan became a member in 2000.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PelsanLight
• Facebookfacebook.com/PelsanAydinlatma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pelsan-aydinlatma

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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