What ARCLITE does

ARCLITE Lichtvertrieb GmbH is a German professional lighting distributor founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bargteheide near Hamburg, operating across Germany, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates through more than seven locations. The company sells LED lighting systems comprising proprietary brands (energy mind VISION, lumenCENTURY, arclite TUNER for tunable white, arclite FFECT for RGB and Human Centric Lighting, arclite FOOD for food retail) and distributed lines (notably VLED by Venture Lighting Europe), alongside a components portfolio including LED drivers, track systems, dimmers, and smart-control gear from Mean Well, Tridonic, CASAMBI, Wieland, EUTRAC, and others. Core technology differentiators include self-developed 3CCT LED modules (one MultiSwitch fixture replacing 12-24 conventional variants), segmented Miro Silver reflectors, interchangeable-module changeVISION systems, and PI-LED-based HCL spectral tuning, with products predominantly manufactured in Germany and supported by 3- to 5-year warranties.

The business model is anchored in hardware sales to retail, hospitality, office, and industrial end-customers, layered with professional lighting planning services, retrofit/renovation consulting, and subsidy coaching for the German federal lighting investment incentive (2025-2027). ARCLITE reaches customers through a regional field sales team covering North/East/South/West Germany plus dedicated Europe and Austria/Italy/CEE representatives, electrical wholesale distribution (with exclusive sole distribution for KGP Electronics in Germany and Austria as of March 2025), and a direct online shop (arclite-shop.de). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company claims 5,000+ satisfied customers and serves as a one-stop distributor bundling multiple component brands alongside its own luminaires, with output marketing supported via website content, Brevo email newsletters, OXOMI digital catalogs, and trade fair participation through industry associations (dLv, LiTG, EHI Retail Institute).

Name

ARCLITE

Legal name

ARCLITE® Lichtvertrieb GmbH

Website

https://arclite.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARCLITE Lichtvertrieb GmbH is a German LED lighting distributor (founded 1992) selling proprietary and partner-brand luminaires, LED drivers, and smart-control components to retail, hospitality, office, and industrial customers across Germany, Austria, and the UAE via field sales, electrical wholesale, and an online shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Transformer/Driver/Power Supply Service & Replacement (HSAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Professional LED lighting
• Commercial lighting solutions
• Lighting distribution services
• Human Centric Lighting
• Tuneable white systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bargteheide

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of proprietary LED luminaires and track systems under the VISION and CENTURY brands. Products are manufactured in Germany with quality control procedures. Includes recessed downlights, track spotlights, pendant luminaires, surface-mounted fixtures, and industrial high-bay luminaires.
2. Lighting Components Distribution: Distribution of LED drivers (constant voltage and constant current), track systems, LED flex strips, aluminium profiles, control gear, dimmers, and smart lighting control accessories from partner brands including Mean Well, Tridonic, Casambi, Vadsbo, TCI, KGP/NEXIVO, Wieland, and others.
3. Professional Lighting Planning Services: Bespoke lighting design and consulting services for large and smaller retail spaces, tailored to customer requirements. Includes energy efficiency analysis, amortization calculations, and subsidy coaching for federal incentive programs.
4. Lighting Retrofit and Renovation: Lighting renovation services for existing buildings, replacing inefficient legacy luminaires (e.g., CDM lamps) with energy-efficient LED solutions. ARCLITE offers retrofit solutions for mismatched ceiling cutouts using its universal mounting systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARCLITE Lichtvertrieb GmbH is a German professional lighting distributor and manufacturer founded in 1992, specializing in LED lighting systems for retail, commercial, industrial, and hospitality environments. The company sells proprietary LED luminaire series (energy mind VISION, lumenCENTURY, FOOD, TUNER, FFECT) as well as distributes industrial fixtures (VLED by Venture Lighting) and a complete range of lighting components. The company also provides bespoke lighting planning, retrofit, and renovation services to commercial customers.

Product overview

ARCLITE is a German professional lighting distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED lighting products and solutions. The company provides both proprietary brands and partner products across multiple series: energy mind VISION (high-end with up to five beam angles and premium reflectors), FOOD (specialized for food retail), TUNER (tuneable white from 2,500K-7,000K), FFECT (RGB + tuneable white + Human Centric Lighting), lumenCENTURY (professional quality at attractive prices), and VLED (industrial indoor/outdoor fixtures). Product families include round, square, track, pendant, surface-mounted, linear, wall-mounted, clip, and strip configurations. The company also offers extensive components including LED drivers, dimmers, track systems, and smart lighting controls (Casambi, DALI, ZIGBEE). Products are primarily manufactured in Germany with 3-5 year warranties, serving retail, hotels, offices, industry, and warehouses across Germany, Austria, and the UAE at multiple locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• energy mind® VISION: High-end LED lighting series with up to five beam angles, various color temperatures, Miro Silver segmented reflectors, and 98% transmission protective glass. CRI>90, L90/B10 at 50,000h. 5-year warranty.
• lumenCENTURY©
• VLED©
• arclite® TUNER©
• arclite® FFECT©
• arclite® FOOD
• arclite® CENTURY©

Products and services

• energy mind VISION (High-End LED Series) Premium LED luminaire series for high-demand professional lighting installations. Features segmented Miro Silver reflectors delivering up to 10% more light output, 98% transmission protective glass, and L90/B10 at approximately 50,000 hours. CRI>90 with up to five beam angles and various color temperatures. Predominantly manufactured in Germany.
• lumenCENTURY (Professional LED Series) Professional-grade LED luminaire series for electrical wholesalers and installation contractors at attractive price points. Includes round, square, track, pendant, surface-mounted, linear, wall, and strip configurations. Many products manufactured in Germany with quality controls and up to 5-year warranty.
• FOOD Series LED Modules Specialized LED modules optimized for food retail applications. Variants include FOOD 200 (red meat), FOOD 300 (bakery), FOOD 400 (fish/dairy), and FOOD 401 (pale meat). Natural color emphasis with color point below the Planckian curve; eliminates infrared and UV to protect temperature-sensitive products.
• TUNER (Tuneable White LED System) Tuneable white LED lighting system with color temperature adjustment from warm white 2,500K to cool white 7,000K at CRI>90. Control via CASAMBI Bluetooth app, DALI, or ZIGBEE. Designed for events, art exhibitions, shopping centers, museums, and shops.
• FFECT (RGB + Tuneable White + Human Centric Lighting) Multi-functional LED lighting series with RGB color mixing, tuneable white, and Human Centric Lighting for biorhythmic daylight simulation. CRI>90 across the Planckian curve. Mint-green LEDs improve efficiency. Control via CASAMBI, DALI, or ZIGBEE.
• VLED Industrial LED Fixtures Indoor and outdoor LED fixtures for industrial and trade applications. Manufactured by partner Venture Lighting Europe Ltd. Robust, solid construction for longevity. Covers high-bay, street light, floodlight, exterior bulkhead, downlight, and non-corrosive models. Up to 12-year warranty.
• trackCENTURY 75 MultiSwitch (3CCT Track Spotlight) Self-developed 3CCT LED track spotlight with 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K color temperatures, CRI>90, stepped dimming, and four beam angles. One spotlight with one reflector replaces 24 conventional spotlights, reducing inventory and simplifying planning. Available in white, black, and aluminum.
• roundVISION 90 (Swiveling Recessed Downlight) Swiveling recessed LED downlight designed to fit almost any ceiling cutout. Versatile installation solution for renovation projects, offering 50-80% energy reduction versus CDM lamps. Part of the VISION high-end series.
• changeVISION 90 (Modular LED with Exchangeable Modules) Recessed lights and track spotlights with interchangeable LED modules, adapting to mixed ceiling cutouts (round, square, rectangular). Sustainable design with replaceable modules compliant with EU regulations on separate light sources and control gear.
• Lighting Components (Drivers, Dimmers, Track Systems) Comprehensive range of lighting technical components including LED drivers from Mean Well, TCI, Tridonic, and KGP/NEXIVO; digital LED dimmers from Casambi and Tridonic; track systems from Global and EUTRAC; Wieland plug-and-play wiring systems; Nordic Aluminium profiles; and lighting control accessories. Sold as a one-stop distribution portfolio to wholesalers and installers.
• SMART Audio Wireless Speaker Systems Wireless speaker systems integrated into lighting installations. 360-degree sound distribution with consistent audio quality, requiring 40% fewer speakers than conventional systems. Wireless control via SMART Audio without software installation.
• Professional Lighting Planning Service Bespoke lighting design and consulting service for retail and commercial spaces, tailored to customer requirements. Includes energy efficiency analysis, amortization calculations, and subsidy coaching for German federal incentive programs.
• Lighting Retrofit and Renovation Service Lighting renovation service for existing buildings, replacing inefficient legacy luminaires (e.g., CDM lamps) with energy-efficient LED solutions. Offers retrofit solutions for mismatched ceiling cutouts using universal mounting systems, with compensation rings and frames.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction of up to 50% compared to conventional lighting
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KGP Electronics GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2025ARCLITE Lichtvertrieb GmbH is the sole exclusive distributor for KGP Electronics' complete trading business in Germany and Austria. KGP Electronics (based in Lüdenscheid, Germany) manufactures and distributes electronic control gear and lighting technology components for the lighting industry, partnered with KEGU Power Electronics Co Ltd from Foshan, China (a leading LED driver manufacturer). ARCLITE distributes KGP's full product range including the NEXIVO constant voltage LED driver series. KGP continues to serve the OEM/luminaire manufacturer segment directly.
• Wieland ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationWieland Electric is listed as a key industrial partner and manufacturer of plug-and-play wiring systems. Wieland's gesis connection systems are distributed by ARCLITE as part of its component portfolio for lighting installations.
• RelcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelco is represented exclusively by ARCLITE. Relco produces lighting technology components for the professional lighting industry.
• Venture Lighting Europe Ltd (VLED)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVenture Lighting Europe Ltd is the manufacturer of the VLED (Venture LED) product line distributed exclusively by ARCLITE in Europe. VLED products include indoor and outdoor luminaires for industrial and commercial applications, high-bay fixtures, street lights, and floodlights. VLED is known for robust, durable construction suitable for industrial environments.
• LightcycleminorOthersLightcycle provides a lamp recycling service, enabling ARCLITE to offer sustainable end-of-life disposal for old lamps. Customers can drop off used lamps at thousands of Lightcycle collection points. Up to 90% of lamp components can be recycled.
• dLv (Deutscher Ladenbau Verband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Store Fixtures Association is a network partner of ARCLITE, connecting the company with the retail fixtures and store design industry.
• EHI Retail Institute GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHI Retail Institute is a network partner providing connections to the broader retail industry and research community.
• Deutsche Lichttechnische Gesellschaft e.V. (LiTG)minorOthersThe German Lighting Technology Society is a network partner supporting ARCLITE's connections in the professional lighting technology community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Erco: German architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in high-end specification-grade luminaires for retail, museum, office and outdoor architectural projects. Comparable to ARCLITE on the premium/luminaire-design side of the portfolio (akin to the energy mind VISION series) and on DACH-led commercial project business.
• Siteco (Signify-owned): German-origin commercial and outdoor lighting brand now under Signify, focused on office, retail, industry and streetlighting projects. Comparable to ARCLITE on DACH-led project business, on the retail/industrial/outdoor mix and on German-engineered luminaires for professional customers.
• Trilux: German family-owned commercial lighting manufacturer with deep coverage of office, retail, industry and education segments through direct sales and electrical wholesale. Comparable to ARCLITE in vertical focus on DACH commercial lighting and the bundling of luminaires with drivers, controls and lighting services.
• RZB Lighting: German family-owned manufacturer of indoor and outdoor luminaires for commercial, public and residential projects, sold through electrical wholesale. Comparable to ARCLITE on DACH focus, on the wholesale channel model and on the breadth from generic downlights to application-specific (safety, outdoor, healthcare) ranges.
• Bega: German premium manufacturer of architectural outdoor and indoor luminaires, with strong brand equity in DACH public and commercial lighting. Comparable to ARCLITE on German-made engineering positioning and on the higher-end outdoor/architectural overlap with ARCLITE's VLED outdoor and energy mind VISION lines.
• SLV Lighting: German-based lighting manufacturer and distributor (SLV GmbH) serving the European professional and retail lighting market with proprietary and partner brands. Closely comparable to ARCLITE on go-to-market (wholesale + field sales), customer base (installers, retailers, electric wholesalers) and product breadth across residential, commercial and outdoor luminaires.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting incumbent (formerly Philips Lighting) offering LED luminaires, controls and connected lighting systems for professional and consumer markets. Comparable to ARCLITE as the broad incumbent setting baseline performance, pricing and connectivity standards across the same retail, office and industrial segments.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting group whose brands (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic, acdc) cover professional luminaires, drivers and lighting controls globally. ARCLITE distributes Tridonic drivers, making Zumtobel both a supplier and a broad incumbent competitor across retail, office and outdoor lighting where ARCLITE competes for projects.
• LEDVANCE: Global lighting company (OSRAM spinoff, now owned by MLS) supplying LED luminaires, lamps and smart lighting through electrical wholesale. Directly comparable to ARCLITE on the wholesale-driven channel model and on the broad product portfolio spanning residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Others

• Venture Lighting Europe (VLED): UK-based industrial and commercial LED luminaire manufacturer whose VLED product line is exclusively distributed by ARCLITE in Europe. Included as a peer because VLED's industrial high-bay, streetlight and floodlight ranges are part of ARCLITE's offering and represent a direct upstream-supplier/category peer rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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