Atex

Name

Atex

Legal name

ATEX Ltd

Website

https://atex.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Solutions

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Commercial lighting solutions
• Hazardous area equipment
• Emergency lighting systems
• Cable management products
• Lighting controls integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallaght

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Design, Supply & Commissioning: End-to-end lighting solutions including design, specification, supply, installation commissioning and after-sales service. Projects range from design stage through to final handover and ongoing maintenance for commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data-centre, distribution centre and educational clients.
2. Product Supply: Supply of luminaires, emergency lighting systems, cable management products, hazardous area equipment and lighting controls from international and local suppliers. Products sourced with sustainability focus using latest technology.
3. Commissioning & Service: Expert on-site commissioning services for emergency lighting and lighting control systems, including IS3217 annual and quarterly service visits, maintenance of central battery systems, and Hawke EX cable gland training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atex designs, specifies, and supplies commercial and industrial lighting solutions, harsh & hazardous (explosion-protected) equipment, DALI lighting controls, cable management systems, and life safety / emergency lighting solutions. Operating from Tallaght, Dublin, the company represents multiple leading global manufacturers and supplies these products alongside design, commissioning, and after-sales support services to enterprise clients across Ireland, the UK, and wider Europe.

Product overview

Atex is a lighting solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of six core product areas: Lighting Solutions, Harsh & Hazardous (explosion-protected equipment), Lighting Controls, Cable Management, Life Safety Solutions (emergency lighting), and Central Battery Systems. The company designs, specifies and supplies products across commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, data-centres, distribution centres and educational sectors in Ireland and Europe. Atex operates as both a direct supplier of its own cable management brand (AX Distribution) and as a representative for leading global manufacturers including CEAG (Eaton), Hubbell, Hawke International, iLight, Zen Control, Astra Lighting, Concord Sylvania, and Chalmit. The portfolio combines luminaires, lighting controls, emergency systems, cable management and hazardous area equipment, unified through design specification, supply, commissioning and aftercare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial & Industrial Lighting Solutions
• Harsh & Hazardous (EX) Equipment
• Lighting Controls
• Cable Management (AX Distribution)

Quantifiable outcome

• Large pharmaceutical project delivered 140A Emergency Backup Power, >3000 General Luminaires, >1250 Emergency Luminaires
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CEAG (Eaton Crouse-Hinds)coreTechnology or IntegrationPart of Eaton's Crouse-Hinds series portfolio, CEAG provides unsurpassed quality, innovation and certifications for global specifications. Atex is the main representative for CEAG on projects throughout Ireland and specific projects across Europe. Products include self-contained or centrally powered luminaires, central battery and automated test systems for emergency lighting.
• Eaton / MEDCcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of Atex's most longstanding and integrated supplier partners across all projects throughout Ireland and Europe. Leaders in power management, Eaton's MEDC offers hazardous area signalling communications essential to many projects. Products include alarms and signaling devices for industrial applications.
• Hawke InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHawke International maintains reputation as innovators and industry leaders since 1957, producing globally certified Cable Glands, Enclosures, Connectors and connection solutions for hazardous areas.
• Univolt (Dietzel)majorTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturers of cable management solutions. Dietzel Univolt manufactures complete range of cable management products meeting diverse needs of electrical installations. Atex represents Univolt across the Irish market, stocking first and second fix cable management products.
• UnexmajorTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in insulating systems for conduction, tying and marking of cables and tubes in power, data, HVAC and ancillary installations. Offers differentiated solutions ensuring safety, reliability, evolution and adaptability with global standards compliance.
• JSLmajorTechnology or IntegrationStrong global presence in over 50 countries, offering diverse range of high-quality products for electrical and telecommunications installations including watertight enclosures, cable glands, connectors, and industrial sockets. ISO 9001:2015 certified since 1993.
• Astra LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturers of market leading cleanroom luminaires, light fixtures and lighting systems for clean and controlled environments used in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
• Concord Sylvania (Feilo Sylvania Group)majorTechnology or IntegrationOne of Europe's most respected Architectural lighting brands with strong credentials in Museums, Galleries, Office, Education and Luxury Retail sectors. Part of Feilo Sylvania Group.
• DW WinsormajorTechnology or IntegrationBritish company founded over 40 years ago manufacturing exterior lighting products that combine aesthetics and performance with heritage of skills and expertise.
• iLightcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides control tools to transform spaces with light for boutique retail to Corporate HQs. Offers elegant and intuitive interfacing via innovative control plates, touch screens and mobile apps.
• HubbellcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded over a century ago during the industrial revolution. Revolutionizes lighting with Lighting Controls, Wiring & Electricals, Power & Utilities and Datacom products. Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies in 2023.
• SignifycoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in lighting using cutting edge technology providing professional customers with quality systems and services. Connected lighting offerings bring light and data to devices, places and people.
• ExidemajorTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in batteries providing Battery Energy Storage Solutions with latest battery technology and highest quality 'Made in Europe' for aftermarket and OEMs.
• AX DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated line of cable management solutions created by Atex Ireland working in partnership with global manufacturers. Offers competitive pricing allowing purchase of all project products from Atex.
• SylvaniamajorTechnology or IntegrationBuilt on over a century's expertise in lamps and luminaires, leading provider of consumer, professional and architectural lighting solutions pushing boundaries of technology.
• ZaluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1980, specialized in development and manufacturing of reliable and durable luminaires for extreme conditions including tough temperatures, dust, humidity and chemicals. Essential supplier for EX projects.
• Eaton CaprimajorTechnology or IntegrationOne of most longstanding and integrated supplier partners with energy-efficient products managing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. Provides polyamide or brass cable glands, conduits and fittings.
• ChalmitcoreTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1910, market leading manufacturer of LED and conventional linear, flood lighting for industrial and harsh hazardous environments. Longstanding supplier for daily projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chalmit (Hubbell): Manufacturer of LED and conventional lighting for industrial and harsh hazardous environments, founded 1910 and now part of Hubbell. Direct supplier to Atex, but at the OEM level competes for the same end-customer specification in EX projects.
• Holophane (Acuity Brands): Long-established industrial and hazardous-area lighting manufacturer with a wide portfolio in explosion-protected luminaires. Atex is a downstream channel for adjacent EX products; Holophane is a principal-level comparable for the harsh & hazardous category.
• Trilux Group: Major European lighting manufacturer with deep presence in industrial, office and outdoor applications. Competes indirectly with Atex's specification-led commercial and industrial projects at the principal level across Europe.
• Glamox Group: Nordic-headquartered lighting group serving marine, offshore, industrial and commercial markets, with notable hazardous-area product lines. Comparable to Atex in the harsh-environment and industrial end-markets at OEM scale.
• R. Stahl Group: German-listed specialist in explosion-protected electrical equipment, including hazardous-area lighting. Overlaps with Atex's harsh & hazardous core but at the manufacturer/integrator level rather than as a distributor.

Direct peers

• Eye Lighting Ireland: UK/Ireland commercial and industrial lighting specialist operating in architectural, healthcare and educational segments. Comparable as a specification-led lighting distributor targeting similar enterprise channels in Ireland and the UK.
• LED Group (Robus / Voltex): Irish-headquartered lighting distributor and solutions provider across commercial, industrial and hazardous-area segments. Closest like-for-like Irish peer to Atex given overlapping vertical mix, project-based supply model, and direct involvement in commercial and industrial lighting specification.
• Coughtrie International: UK lighting manufacturer specialising in commercial, healthcare and transit environments with a strong specification sales motion. Comparable to Atex's commercial and educational segment targeting via design-and-supply projects.
• Thorlux Lighting: UK-based designer and manufacturer of commercial, industrial and hazardous-area lighting with an in-house commissioning capability. Comparable end-to-end model: design, supply and support for hazardous and demanding environments across the British Isles.

Emerging players

• Mackwell Group: UK-based specialist in emergency lighting solutions and central battery systems, with growing focus on IoT-enabled emergency lighting. Closest specialist comparable to Atex's Life Safety Solutions and Central Battery Systems product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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