Inlite
Inlite is an Australian trade-only architectural lighting distributor, founded in 1984 and based in Chippendale, serving architects, designers, and engineers with specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems distributed from international manufacturers including KLUS, CDN, IVELA, and Linea Light Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersChippendale, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inlite does
Inlite is a privately held Australian architectural lighting distributor and solutions provider, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Chippendale, New South Wales. The company operates as a trade-only B2B supplier serving architects, lighting designers, interior designers, engineers, and project developers across commercial, hospitality, retail, education, cultural, high-end residential, and public-space projects in Australia. It runs dedicated showrooms accessible by appointment and provides technical consultation, specification support, and procurement services tailored to Australian building standards. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems, supplemented by professional-services revenue from project consultation and specification support.
The company's product portfolio combines an own-brand range with exclusive Australian distribution rights for multiple international lighting manufacturers. Own-brand products include the Tuba II spotlight family, Tube Starr surface-mounted downlights, Super Starr recessed wall washers, and the Cardan R adjustable spotlight. Distributed brands encompass KLUS modular aluminium LED profiles (PDS-H, PDS4-Plus, PDS-ZM, PDS4-ALU, PIKO, LIPOD, KOZEL, MICRO-ALU), IVELA tubular and micro-profile luminaires (including the '35' RGBW linear system and Microperfetto LKM), AKZU Tracron M3/M4 high-CRI track luminaires with patented interchangeable lens optics, Lamp (Shot SH2, Bazz Air Symmetric, Fil 35), Prandina Novia W1, CDN hospitality downlights, BACH architectural luminaires, Linea Light Group systems (Duck_W, Yo-Yo), Artemide Alphabet of Light, and the locally designed ADesignStudio collections (Crackle, Flat White, Eon). Products span interior categories (downlights, commercial recessed/surface, pendants, wall, linear, track, floor & table, gallery & museum) and exterior categories (downlights, floodlights, ingrounds, bollards, pole, wall, ceiling, linear, garden, dynamic).
The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting professional specifiers, with multi-year project-based contracting and trade-only pricing disclosed upon consultation rather than published list pricing. Distribution is single-country/domestic through direct trade showrooms and channel partnerships with manufacturers. Notable project references include NAB Place Melbourne (a workplace for 5,600 employees designed for innovation, collaboration, and well-being), Australia Post Support Centre (achieving 90% material reuse), UNSW Galleries (high-CRI gallery lighting with interchangeable optics), Prindiville Hall at the University of Notre Dame, and residential projects including Fielding House and Earlwood House.
Inlite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inlite
- Legal name
- Inlite
- Website
- https://inlite.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Inlite is an Australian trade-only architectural lighting distributor, founded in 1984 and based in Chippendale, serving architects, designers, and engineers with specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems distributed from international manufacturers including KLUS, CDN, IVELA, and Linea Light Group.
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- akta.pro rank
Inlite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Lighting
- NAICS
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)
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Where Inlite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chippendale
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Inlite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Architectural Lighting Product Distribution: Distribution of specification-grade architectural lighting products including downlights, track lighting, linear systems, pendants, and luminaires from international manufacturers to Australian design professionals
- Technical Consultation and Specification Support: Project consultation and specification support services for lighting designers, architects, and engineers selecting products for architectural installations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Trade-only B2B pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Inlite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inlite is an Australian architectural lighting distributor and solutions provider that supplies specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems to the country's design and engineering community. The company offers a curated portfolio combining its own-branded products (Tuba II spotlights, Tube Starr downlights, Super Starr wall washers, Cardan R) with exclusive distribution rights for premium international brands including KLUS, Linea Light Group, CDN, BACH, IVELA, ADesignStudio, AKZU, Prandina, Lamp, and Artemide. Services include project consultation, technical specification support, and product sourcing for residential, commercial, hospitality, gallery, and public space applications.
Product overview
Inlite is a specialist Australian architectural lighting distributor and solutions provider, established in 1984, serving the design and engineering community with specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems. The company operates as a curated portfolio of its own branded products combined with an exclusive distribution network of internationally recognised lighting manufacturers. Inlite's own product range includes the Tuba II spotlight family (available as trackspot and surface-mounted variants), Tube Starr surface-mounted downlights, Super Starr recessed wall washers, and the Cardan R recessed adjustable spotlight. Complementing its own brand, Inlite distributes the KLUS modular aluminium profile family (encompassing PDS-H, PDS4-Plus, PDS-ZM, PDS4-ALU, PIKO, LIPOD, KOZEL, and MICRO-ALU profiles), Ivela luminaires including the '35' tubular system and Microperfetto LKM, AKZU Tracron M3/M4 track luminaires for gallery and museum use, Lamp products (Shot SH2, Bazz Air Symmetric, Fil 35), Prandina Novia W1, CDN hospitality downlights, BACH architectural luminaires by CDN Lighting, ADesignStudio collections (Crackle, Flat White, Eon), Linea Light Group linear systems and luminaires (Duck_W, Yo-Yo), and Artemide Alphabet of Light. Products span both interior categories (downlights, commercial, ceiling recessed/surface, pendants, wall, linear, track lighting, floor & table, gallery & museum) and exterior categories (downlights, floodlights, ingrounds, bollards, pole, wall, ceiling, linear, garden, dynamic), serving residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, education, gallery, and public space projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Inlite Tuba II Spotlight Family Directional spotlights (own brand) with custom mounting to suspended Unistrut for open-plan and task illumination, plus a track-mounted trackspot variant for 3-circuit lighting track systems. Used in commercial interiors such as Australia Post Support Centre.
- Inlite Tube Starr Surface Mounted Downlights Surface-mounted downlights (own brand) for interior ceiling installation providing general and task illumination in commercial fit-outs.
- Inlite Super Starr Recessed Wall Washer Downlights Recessed wall washer downlights (own brand) designed to wash walls with uniform illumination, used in breakout and open-plan areas of commercial interiors.
- Inlite Cardan R Recessed Adjustable Spotlight Recessed adjustable spotlight (own brand) for interior commercial applications, including high-end workplace fit-outs such as NAB Place Melbourne.
- KLUS Modular Aluminium LED Profiles and Accessories Globally respected range of modular aluminium LED profiles, mounting solutions, and accessories (including PDS-H, PDS4-Plus, PDS-ZM, PDS4-ALU, PIKO, LIPOD, KOZEL, MICRO-ALU) for architectural linear lighting, serving commercial projects to bespoke installations.
- AKZU Tracron Track Luminaires High-CRI (95) track luminaires in 20W (M4) and 12W (M3) variants with patented interchangeable principal lens offering narrow spot through wide flood plus elliptical and wall washing optics, plus on-board dimmers for individual fixture control. Designed for gallery and museum applications such as UNSW Galleries.
- IVELA Architectural Luminaires IVELA architectural luminaires combining cutting-edge technology with thoughtful design, including the '35' tubular lighting system (white or RGBW linear with matching 35 track combining linear uplight and 48V track) and Microperfetto LKM. Enhance architecture, create mood, and elevate spatial experiences for boutique hotels, flagship retail stores, and architectural installations.
- CDN Hospitality Downlights Red Dot Award-winning hospitality downlight range from CDN, globally deployed (2M+ Dubai downlights since 2023). Engineered for refined visual comfort, energy efficiency, and seamless integration into contemporary architectural environments.
- BACH Architectural Luminaires Premium architectural luminaire brand from CDN LIGHT (since 2008) offering downlights, precision spotlights, track and linear systems. Known for rigorous quality control and patented optical technologies; selected for major landmark buildings and luxury developments worldwide.
- ADesignStudio Lighting Collections (Crackle, Flat White, Eon) Award-winning architectural lighting collections from ADesignStudio (Sydney), including Crackle, Flat White, and Eon. Combines glassblowing, metalworking, and contemporary manufacturing technologies, suitable for domestic and commercial settings.
- Linea Light Group Architectural Luminaires High-quality architectural luminaires from Linea Light Group (Italy) including the Duck_W spotlight (iconic shape, elegant colour combinations, compact dimensions), Yo-Yo luminaire (distinctive yo-yo-inspired shape), and linear systems with exterior architectural solutions and precision-engineered luminaires for complex built environments.
- Artemide Alphabet of Light Circular Architectural lighting system from Artemide using curved linear elements to create a growing language of light for interior spaces.
- Lamp Architectural Lighting Products Architectural lighting products from Lamp including Shot SH2 (recessed spotlight for commercial fit-outs), Bazz Air Symmetric (symmetric downlight for residential use), and Fil 35 Direct/Indirect Profile (linear direct/indirect lighting for residential interiors).
- Prandina Novia W1 Architectural Luminaire Architectural luminaire from Prandina (Novia W1) used in the University of Notre Dame's Prindiville Hall student hub project.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90 percent materials reuse achieved in Australia Post Support Centre project
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Inlite
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Inlite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Inlite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- ADesignStudiominorDistribution partnership with ADesignStudio, an award-winning lighting design and manufacturing practice led by Alex Fitzpatrick based in Sydney, Australia. The studio transforms space with light using traditional skills (glassblowing and metalworking) and contemporary technologies. Their collections include Crackle, Flat White, and Eon lighting fixtures suitable for domestic and commercial settings.
- CDNcoreStrategic distribution partnership with CDN, a globally recognised lighting manufacturer renowned for Red Dot Award-winning hospitality downlight portfolio. Inlite serves as authorised distributor providing local customers access to CDN's advanced lighting technologies. CDN has manufactured and deployed over 2 million Dubai downlights since 2023. The partnership enhances access to award-winning hospitality downlight systems for Australian architects, designers, and hospitality operators.
- KLUScoreInlite serves as Australian distributor for KLUS, a globally respected manufacturer of modular aluminium profiles, mounting solutions, and accessories. The partnership combines KLUS's product innovation with Inlite's deep market knowledge, technical expertise, and customer-focused service model. KLUS products align seamlessly with the Inlite portfolio providing versatile, well-engineered systems for commercial projects to bespoke architectural installations.
- Linea Light GroupcoreInlite announced as Australian distributor for Linea Light Group, a globally respected Italian manufacturer of advanced architectural lighting solutions. The collaboration strengthens Inlite's ability to deliver innovative, design-driven luminaires including Duck_W spotlights and Yo-Yo luminaires. The partnership provides local NSW and Victoria technical expertise, project consultation, and responsive support tailored to Australian building standards.
- IVELAcoreEnduring partnership between Inlite and IVELA, a company known for lighting solutions where cutting-edge technology meets thoughtful design. IVELA products enhance architecture, create mood, and elevate spatial experiences. The collaboration provides designers access to innovative luminaires and bespoke solutions for projects from boutique hotels to flagship retail stores.
- BACH by CDN LightingcoreStrategic partnership introducing BACH, the high-end architectural lighting brand from CDN LIGHT. BACH has earned global recognition since 2008 for architectural lighting solutions blending precision engineering with aesthetic versatility, including patented optical technologies. BACH products have been selected for major landmark buildings and luxury developments worldwide. Inlite's established 40+ year presence and reputation made them a natural fit to represent BACH in Australia.
- ArtemideminorArtemide Alphabet of Light Circular product featured on website - a language of light with curved elements. Artemide is an internationally recognised architectural lighting manufacturer known for design excellence.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Inlite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer producing specification-grade recessed, track, and surface luminaires for international projects. Comparable premium specification positioning and architectural customer base, but at global scale.
- Flos: Italian architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with a globally recognised design-led portfolio. Comparable on the design/spec-grade axis for the same architectural customer base, though Flos is significantly larger and more design-icon-driven.
- iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer (part of the Fagerhult Group) producing high-end specification luminaires for landmark projects worldwide. Comparable architectural specification positioning and premium brand status; significantly larger and globally distributed.
- Artemide: Italian global architectural lighting manufacturer and design house — one of the brands Inlite distributes in Australia. Comparable at the project and product level (specification-grade architectural luminaires targeting designers), but orders of magnitude larger globally.
- Haneco Lighting: Australian-owned commercial and architectural lighting company supplying LED luminaires across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Overlapping commercial lighting portfolio but broader, more commoditised positioning than Inlite's specialist spec-grade focus.
- Pierlite: Long-established Australian commercial and industrial lighting brand (part of the Fagerhult Group portfolio) supplying a much broader commercial, industrial, and infrastructure range. Comparable lighting category but much wider product scope and incumbency at scale.
Direct peers
- Light Project: Australian architectural lighting distributor serving architects, designers, and engineers with specification-grade luminaires. Closest like-for-like peer: similar trade-only B2B model, similar premium international brand portfolio, similar target customer base.
- Modular Lighting (Australia): Australian arm of Belgian architectural lighting brand Modular Lighting Instruments, supplying specification-grade luminaires to designers and architects. Comparable mix of own-brand design and project specification focus targeting Australian architectural market.
- ELS Group: Australian specification-grade lighting distributor serving architects, designers, and engineers with commercial, residential, and architectural luminaires. Directly comparable trade distribution model and Australian customer overlap.
Emerging players
- Brightgreen: Australian designer and manufacturer of architectural LED downlights and fixtures with a strong design-led, sustainability-oriented brand. Comparable specification-grade, design-conscious positioning in the Australian architectural market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Inlite
What does Inlite do?
Inlite is an Australian architectural lighting distributor and solutions provider that supplies specification-grade luminaires and LED lighting systems to the country's design and engineering community. The company offers a curated portfolio combining its own-branded products (Tuba II spotlights, Tube Starr downlights, Super Starr wall washers, Cardan R) with exclusive distribution rights for premium international brands including KLUS, Linea Light Group, CDN, BACH, IVELA, ADesignStudio, AKZU, Prandina, Lamp, and Artemide. Services include project consultation, technical specification support, and product sourcing for residential, commercial, hospitality, gallery, and public space applications.
Is Inlite a public or private company?
Inlite is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Inlite founded?
Inlite was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Inlite based?
Inlite is headquartered in Chippendale, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Inlite make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Architectural Lighting Product Distribution is the primary driver. The others are technical Consultation and Specification Support.
Who are Inlite's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Delta Light, Flos, iGuzzini, Artemide, Haneco Lighting and Pierlite. Direct peers are Light Project, Modular Lighting (Australia) and ELS Group. Brightgreen is listed as an emerging player.
Does Inlite have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inlite.
What industry is Inlite in?
Inlite's product category is Architectural Lighting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAA, Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights), with a secondary code of BPAHAKAJ, Lighting Design Services. Its NAICS code is 335132 and its SIC code is 3640.