What INLIGHT does

INLIGHT GmbH & Co. KG is a German privately held manufacturer (GmbH & Co. KG) of emergency and safety lighting systems, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hünxe, Germany, with a headcount of 101-250 employees. The company designs, develops, and produces LED-based Rettungszeichenleuchten (emergency exit sign luminaires), Sicherheitsleuchten (safety lights for escape routes and fire-fighting equipment), Lichtbandleuchten (continuous row lights), Stromschienenleuchten (track lights), and central/group battery systems (SAFebox II, NLV-LED 48, NVG). Its product portfolio centers on proprietary mechanical features — an IP65 membrane pressure equalization valve, a screwless Klick mounting system, and modular click-system optics — combined with high-IP (IP54/IP65) polycarbonate and die-cast aluminum housings, recognition distances up to 60 meters, and optional central-battery variants rated for operation down to -35°C.

The company's products are certified to DIN EN 60598-1/2-22 and DIN EN 1838, and INLIGHT holds DEKRA-issued ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. It is an active member of ZVEI, DFN, BHE, and IEC, participating in German and international emergency lighting standards development. The go-to-market is exclusively B2B through a curated network of authorized Vertriebspartner (certified distribution partners) in Germany and international markets — the company has no direct end-customer sales channel. End-customer segments are split between building management and construction (primary) and industrial/warehouse facilities (secondary), with no named enterprise logos publicly disclosed. Revenue derives entirely from hardware sales of OEM-manufactured luminaires and battery systems, with no disclosed software, services, or connected/smart-luminaire offering.

Name

INLIGHT

Legal name

INLIGHT GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://inlight-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

INLIGHT is a German OEM manufacturer of LED-based emergency exit signs, safety luminaires, and central battery systems, certified to DIN EN safety standards, selling exclusively through authorized distribution partners to building management, construction, and industrial customers in Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency and Safety Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency, Egress & Exit Lighting (Emergency luminaires, exit signs, battery backup) (IMAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Emergency lighting systems
• Safety luminaires
• Exit sign lights
• OEM lighting manufacturer
• Emergency power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünxe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency and Safety Lighting Products: Design, development, and OEM manufacturing of emergency exit signs (Rettungszeichenleuchten), safety lights (Sicherheitsleuchten), and related systems. Products sold exclusively through authorized distribution partners in Germany and internationally.
2. Custom/OEM Manufacturing: Customer-specific design and OEM production of emergency lighting solutions for partners and distributors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INLIGHT develops and manufactures emergency rescue sign luminaires (Rettungszeichenleuchten), safety lights (Sicherheitsleuchten), continuous row lighting systems, track lighting, and central battery/emergency power systems (Systeme/NVG). The company operates as an OEM manufacturer, producing compliant LED-based emergency lighting products sold exclusively through authorized distribution partners to building management, construction, and industrial facility customers in Germany and internationally.

Product overview

INLIGHT GmbH & Co. KG is a German medium-sized company founded in 2007 specializing in the development and OEM production of emergency rescue sign lights (Rettungszeichenleuchten), safety lights (Sicherheitsleuchten), and related systems. The product portfolio includes five main categories: (1) Rettungszeichenleuchten - emergency escape route signage luminaires featuring products like UNILINE, L-PLAST, SMARTLUX TWIN, CUBE, and others with various mounting options and recognition distances; (2) Sicherheitsleuchten - safety lighting luminaires for escape route and area illumination including SAFE, IMPACT, E-LINE, S-LINE, and L-PLAST BEL series with different LED configurations; (3) Lichtbandleuchten - continuous row lighting systems with INTEGRA UNILINE; (4) Stromschienenleuchten - track lighting luminaires; (5) Systeme/NVG - central battery systems and emergency power solutions including single battery, group battery (SAFebox II), and NLV-LED 48 systems. Many products feature screwless designs, click-systems for easy installation, IP54/IP65 ratings, and compatibility with both individual battery and central battery systems. Products are distributed exclusively through authorized sales partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rettungszeichenleuchten (Rescue Sign Lights) Emergency escape route signage luminaires designed for marking exits and escape routes in commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Includes wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, recessed, and pendant variants with LED technology, multiple recognition distances, IP54/IP65 ratings, and screwless click-system installation. Available in individual battery or central battery configurations.
• Sicherheitsleuchten (Safety Lights) Safety lighting luminaires for illuminating escape routes and safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits) per EN 1838. Includes area illumination, escape route illumination, and high-bay deep-beam variants for industrial and warehouse facilities. Offered in polycarbonate or die-cast aluminum housings with IP54/IP65 ratings and optional -35C low-temperature variants.
• Lichtbandleuchten (Continuous Row Lights) Continuous row lighting systems including INTEGRA UNILINE 200/300 designed for linear illumination applications in industrial and commercial buildings such as warehouses, production halls, and retail spaces.
• Stromschienenleuchten (Track Lights) Track lighting luminaires for rail-mounted illumination including S-LINE 200 3P and S-LINE 200 BEL 3P variants, designed for flexible directional emergency/safety lighting in commercial environments.
• Systeme/NVG (Battery and Emergency Power Systems) Central battery and emergency power systems providing backup power for emergency lighting installations. Includes Einzelbatterie (single battery) systems, Gruppenbatterie (group battery) systems with SAFebox II, NLV-LED 48, and NVG systems for centralized or decentralized emergency lighting power backup in commercial and industrial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognition distances up to 60m with CUBE H-600 high-visibility exit signs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Aardman AnimationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic IP collaboration for the Longleat project in the UK, featuring iconic characters including Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, and Wallace & Gromit in large-scale lantern installations. Demonstrates focus on IP collaborations and immersive experiences for cultural tourism expansion.
• ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie)coreOthersActive member in the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association. Participates in industry initiatives, standards development, and market intelligence sharing.
• DFN (Deutsche Förderungsgesellschaft für Notbeleuchtung)coreOthersMember of the German Association for Emergency Lighting, actively contributing to standards development and industry best practices.
• BHE (Bundesverband Sicherheitstechnik)coreOthersMember of the Federal Association for Security Technology, participating in technical standards and certification activities.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)minorOthersActive participation in international emergency lighting standards development through IEC technical committees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader with a comprehensive emergency lighting range (Philips TrustSight, Pacific LED emergency variants). Competes with INLIGHT in large commercial tenders but offers emergency lighting as one category within a vast general lighting portfolio.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation group with emergency lighting and exit sign offerings sold through its electrical products distribution. Provides comparable technology but as part of broad electrical infrastructure rather than as a specialist emergency lighting supplier.
• CEAG (Eaton): Heritage German emergency lighting brand (CEAG Sicherheitstechnik) now part of Eaton's Cooper Lighting Safety division, offering a full range of emergency luminaires and central battery systems. Comparable product family but with global Eaton distribution scale.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group with an emergency lighting range (e.g., URA, LL2000 series) sold through electrical wholesalers. Competes with INLIGHT in commercial building specifications but as part of a much wider building systems portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation group with emergency lighting and exit sign products under its building management portfolio. Overlaps with INLIGHT's building safety lighting offering but integrated into much larger building and energy systems.
• Tridonic (Zumtobel Group): Zumtobel Group subsidiary specialising in LED drivers and lighting components including emergency lighting modules and systems. Overlaps with INLIGHT's Systeme/NVG battery systems but serves a broader lighting OEM customer base.
• Glamox: Norwegian lighting group with a dedicated emergency lighting portfolio alongside general architectural and industrial luminaires. Competes with INLIGHT in commercial and industrial safety lighting but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Beghelli: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of emergency lighting, safety lighting, and lighting systems with DIN EN 60598-2-22 certified luminaires and central battery systems. Direct overlap with INLIGHT's product range and European customer base.
• Teknoware: Finnish specialist in emergency lighting and lighting for rolling stock with a comparable product portfolio of exit signs, safety luminaires, and battery systems. Direct competitor in the European emergency lighting specification market.
• RP-Technik: German specialist manufacturer of emergency lighting systems (Rettungszeichenleuchten, Sicherheitsleuchten, central battery systems). Closest direct competitor to INLIGHT with similar DIN EN 60598-2-22 portfolio, German Mittelstand profile, and project/specification sales motion.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/inlight_lichtsysteme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inlight-gmbh

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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