Astralite

What Astralite does

Astralite Inc. is a US-based independent manufacturer of LED emergency lighting and life-safety products, founded in the early 1980s and headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut. The company designs and distributes emergency light fixtures, exit signs, EXIT-EM combination units, recessed and semi-recessed emergency units, LED ceiling lights, and a portfolio of power inverters ranging from 50W to 125KW for both single-phase and three-phase applications. Supporting accessories include LED retrofit kits (ALS and SU series), remote heads, night lights, wire guards, and constant-power emergency drivers. The product line addresses commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings that must comply with UL 924, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, NEC, OSHA, and NYC Department of Buildings standards, with a dedicated NYC-compliant line featuring 8-inch EXIT letters with 1-inch stroke and 90-minute illumination.

The business operates on a one-time unit-pricing model, stocking over 800 configurations of more than 50 SKUs in a Quick Ship Program that ships 90% of orders within 24 hours from its Brookfield distribution hub. Astralite sells primarily through a national network of independent lighting manufacturers' representatives covering all 50 states and US territories, supplemented by direct-order fulfillment and warehouse pickup for urgent jobs, and maintains a small direct sales presence in selected states. Customer segments center on commercial building contractors and facility operators, with a specialized focus on NYC code-driven new construction and retrofit demand. The company self-identifies as the largest independent purveyor of emergency lighting in the United States, supported by 40+ years of continuous operation.

Underlying technology includes solid-state charging systems with low-voltage disconnect, temperature-compensated battery monitoring with periodic self-testing, and central lighting inverters achieving 96%+ system efficiency. Astralite remains privately held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership, and operates with a workforce in the 11-50 employee range. No financial performance figures, headcount trend data, or external capital events were identified in the available source material.

Name

Astralite

Legal name

Astralite Inc.

Website

https://astralitelighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astralite is a US-based independent manufacturer of LED emergency lighting, exit signs, combination units, and power inverters (50W to 125KW) for commercial and institutional buildings. Founded in the early 1980s and headquartered in Brookfield, CT, the company sells through a national manufacturer-representative network covering all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Lighting

NAICS

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

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), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Emergency lighting
• Exit signs
• Power inverters
• LED retrofits
• Life safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Lighting Products: Astralite generates revenue through the sale of emergency lighting fixtures including emergency lights, exit signs, combination units, recessed and semi-recessed units, and accessories. Products are sold through a national network of manufacturers' representatives and direct ordering.
2. Power Inverters: Sale of emergency power inverter systems ranging from 50W to 125kW for various applications including single-phase and three-phase configurations.
3. LED Retrofits and Accessories: LED retrofit kits (ALS, SU series) and accessories including remote heads, wire guards, night lights, and constant power emergency drivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Astralite manufactures and distributes LED-based emergency lighting fixtures, exit signs, combination units, recessed and semi-recessed emergency lighting, LED ceiling lights, and emergency power inverters (50W–125KW). Products are listed to UL924 and meet NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards, with a dedicated NYC-compliant product line featuring 8-inch EXIT letters and metal construction. The company sells primarily through a national network of manufacturers' representatives with over 800 configurations stocked and a Quick Ship Program.

Product overview

Astralite is an emergency lighting and life safety products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED-based emergency lighting fixtures, exit signs, combination units, power inverters, and accessories. The product line centers on core categories: Emergency Lights (including thermoplastic, steel, and architectural-grade LED units), Exit Signs (edgelit, photoluminescent, and NYC-compliant steel models), Combination Units (EXIT-EM combo fixtures), Recessed/Semi-Recessed Emergency Lighting, LED Ceiling Lights (FMC11, FMC14, FMC17, PL/PEARL), and Accessories (LED retrofits like SU and ALS, remote heads, night lights). The company offers dedicated product lines for New York City requirements featuring 8-inch EXIT letters with metal construction, and operates a Quick Ship Program with 50+ products and 800+ configurations stocked for 90% same-day shipment. Power inverter offerings span from 50W to 125KW across seven models (INV-50/100 through INV-P3) for single and three-phase applications. Founded in 1980s as an LED pioneer, Astralite is headquartered in Brookfield, CT and claims to be the largest independent purveyor of emergency lighting in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Lights LED, thermoplastic, and steel emergency lighting fixtures designed for commercial and industrial buildings requiring code-compliant illumination during power outages. Includes architectural-grade and standard models.
• Exit Signs Exit signage products including LED edgelit, thermoplastic, steel, and photoluminescent options for commercial and institutional buildings requiring code-compliant exit identification.
• Combination Units EXIT-EM combination units that provide both exit signage and emergency lighting in a single fixture for commercial buildings, reducing installation points and cost.
• Recessed and Semi-Recessed Emergency Lighting Ceiling-recessed and semi-recessed emergency lighting units designed for low-profile installations in commercial spaces with aesthetic constraints.
• Power Inverters (INV Series) Emergency power inverter systems including INV-50/100 (50-100W), INV-150 (150W), INV-200/300 (200-300W), INV-400 (400W), INV-600 (600W), INV-S1 (0.5-4.0KW single phase), INV-P1 (350W-5KW single phase), and INV-P3 (3KW-125KW three phase). These provide backup emergency power to lighting loads across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• NYC-Compliant Emergency Lights and Exit Signs Emergency lighting and exit signs designed specifically for New York City requirements, approved by the NYC Department of Buildings for use throughout the five boroughs. Includes models EANY, EUNY, ECNY, LG-NY-500-LED, LG-ST-100-LED, LG-700-LED, LG-8ST-200-LED, and NY-NA/2A/3A with 8-inch EXIT letters, 1-inch stroke, and 90-minute illumination.
• LED Ceiling Lights (FMC and PL Series) LED flush mount ceiling lights including FMC11 (11W), FMC14 (14W with brushed nickel trim and dimmer/emergency options), FMC17 (17W), and PL/PEARL low-profile fixtures available in cool white (5000K) or warm white (3000-3500K) with UV-stable, impact-resistant thermoplastic housing.
• LED Retrofit Kits (ALS and SU Series) LED retrofit kits including ALS (candelabra base, 120VAC, 2.8W, UL listed) and SU (120/277VAC, 1.8W, surge suppression meeting IEEE standards) models with long-lasting high-output AlInGaP LEDs for converting existing emergency fixtures to LED technology.
• Emergency Lighting Accessories Supporting products for emergency lighting installations including remote heads (REM-1-LED), night lights (AG/NL-RET Astra-Glow LED Night Light Retrofit), wire guards, caddy bars, pendant kits, constant power emergency drivers (ALED-12), and remote units (TP-AP-REM-LED).
• Quick Ship Program Expedited fulfillment program offering 50+ emergency lights, exit signs, and combination units with 800+ total configurations pre-assembled and stocked. 90% of orders ship within one business day, with same-day pickup available at the Brookfield, Connecticut warehouse for urgent orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ orders ship within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lightalarms (Signify/Philips): Signify-owned emergency lighting brand producing exit signs, emergency units, and inverters with UL924 listings. Same regulatory code base and similar product portfolio as Astralite.
• Exitronix (Barron Lighting Group): Specialty manufacturer of emergency lighting, exit signs, and inverters. Directly overlaps Astralite's product portfolio and rep-driven go-to-market model.
• Bodine (Signify): Specialty emergency ballasts and inverter/driver manufacturer, now part of Signify. Directly overlaps Astralite's LED retrofit and emergency-driver product lines (ALED-12, ALS, SU).
• Evenlite: Independent U.S. manufacturer of emergency lighting fixtures, exit signs, and power systems. Closely comparable niche independent peer with similar product mix and rep-based distribution.
• Dual-Lite (Hubbell): Hubbell-owned emergency lighting and exit sign brand offering UL924-listed fixtures and inverters. Direct competitor with parent-company distribution muscle.

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell Lighting: Broad-line U.S. lighting manufacturer whose Dual-Lite and Compass brands directly compete with Astralite. Wider portfolio and national specifying-engineer relationships make it a scaled incumbent competitor.
• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting platform whose brands (Lithonia, Gotham, Sure-Lites) include emergency lighting and exit signage. Competes on portfolio breadth and integrated controls.
• Cooper Lighting (Eaton): Eaton-owned broad commercial and industrial lighting line including emergency egress products and inverters. Comparable product family inside a larger electrical conglomerate.
• Lithonia Lighting (Acuity Brands): Acuity's flagship commercial lighting brand offering emergency units, exit signs, and combo fixtures alongside a much broader luminaire portfolio. Provides part-level overlap with Astralite inside a much wider catalog.

Regional players

• Beghelli: Italy-headquartered emergency lighting manufacturer with UL924 product lines distributed in North America. Comparable product mix but primarily serves the EMEA home market, so competes regionally rather than nationwide in the U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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