What SONLUX does

SONLUX Lighting GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional mobile lighting solutions, headquartered in Sondershausen, Germany. Founded in the early 1990s and operating as a family-owned subsidiary within the Unternehmensgruppe Rudolf Zimmermann GmbH conglomerate, the company specializes in rugged, portable LED luminaires for emergency and rescue services (fire departments, mountain rescue, THW, disaster relief), construction and civil engineering, industrial facilities, and event applications. Its product portfolio spans compact work lights (GLADIATOR II, GLADIATOR SL series, AKIRUS), dome and tube lights (SPARTACUS, Tube lights and Chain variants), large-area luminaires (POWERCASE L with 102,200 lumens, POWERCASE M at 160 lm/W, POWERDISK, POWERTUBE II), spotlights (THORIX II family reaching 150,000 lumens), hand lamps (ACHILLES), tool lights (SteckGO), and mobile energy storage (BattPak 5048 at 5 kW/4.8 kWh).

Core technology centers on LED lighting with passive thermal management enabling maintenance-free high-output operation, integrated Li-ion battery systems, and interoperability with major professional 18V battery platforms (Bosch Professional GBA-ProCORE18V natively, with Makita and Milwaukee via adapters). Smart control is delivered through Casambi Bluetooth mesh networking (up to 127 luminaires per network), DALI, and TouchDim systems. Products carry IP65–IP67 and IK07–IK10 ratings, 5,000 K daylight color temperature, and a claimed 100,000-hour LED rated life on flagship lines.

The business model is B2B direct sales of professional-grade hardware through commercial channels, with quote-based pricing (no public price list), supported by a dedicated website in German, English, and French, key account coverage, social media presence (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), and trade fair participation including Light + Building 2026 alongside sister company RZB Lighting. With 101–250 employees and no disclosed revenue or external funding, SONLUX operates as a privately held, financially conservative specialty manufacturer focused on quality, durability, and life-safety applications.

Name

SONLUX

Legal name

SONLUX Lighting GmbH

Website

https://sonlux.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SONLUX Lighting GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional mobile LED lighting solutions for emergency services, construction, and industrial applications, offering rugged portable luminaires, spotlights, hand lamps, and mobile energy storage with Made-in-Germany quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Mobile Lighting Equipment

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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Professional mobile lighting
• LED industrial luminaires
• Emergency response lighting
• Construction site illumination
• Mobile work lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Sondershausen

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. Professional Mobile Lighting Equipment Sales: SONLUX generates revenue through the sale of professional mobile lighting solutions including compact lights, large-area luminaires, spotlights, hand lamps, tool lights, tube lights, and energy storage products. Products are sold through direct commercial channels with quotes and pricing available through the company website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SONLUX designs, manufactures, and sells professional mobile lighting solutions for emergency services, construction, and industrial applications. Its portfolio spans compact LED work lights, large-area luminaires (up to 100,000+ lumens), spotlights, hand lamps, tool lights, protective tube lights, and mobile energy storage systems (e.g., BattPak), all designed, manufactured, and tested in Germany.

Product overview

SONLUX specializes in professional mobile lighting solutions for industrial, emergency, and construction applications. The product portfolio comprises multiple luminaire series: Compact lights (AKIRUS, GLADIATOR II/II Accu, GLADIATOR SL in I/I Accu/I B18V/II variants), Dome lights (SPARTACUS), Tube lights (standard/Chain/Emergency light variants), Large-area lights (POWERTUBE II in M/L, POWERDISK, POWERCASE in L/M sizes), Spotlights (THORIX II with 2-12 LED options, THORIX II Flex), Hand lamps (ACHILLES with MultiColor models), Tool lights (SteckGO), Energy storage (BattPak 5048), and accessories (Tripods). Products are designed, manufactured, and tested in Germany with focus on robustness, energy efficiency, and professional-grade illumination for rescue services, construction, and industrial use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• POWERCASE L High-power large-area luminaire delivering 102,200 lumens in daylight quality. Features unique hinged case design for instant deployment without assembly, passive thermal management, IP65 dust/water protection, IK08 impact resistance. Four control versions available: on/off, dimmable, separately dimmable, or Casambi app control. Intended for rescue services, construction, events, and large-area illumination.
• POWERCASE M Compact version of POWERCASE L with 160 lumens/watt efficiency. Foldable case design for easy transport and storage. Can be positioned on floor, tripod (DIN 14640), or suspended. Suitable for rescue operations, crime scene security, construction, and public events.
• POWERTUBE II

Quantifiable outcome

• 160 lumens/watt efficiency on POWERCASE M
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RZB LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026SONLUX exhibits jointly with sister company RZB Lighting at major trade shows including Light + Building 2026. Both companies are part of the Rudolf Zimmermann GmbH group. They share exhibition space and present coordinated themed worlds including Industry, Renovation, Outdoor, Building, and Shop+Stores lighting solutions.
• Bosch ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSONLUX's GLADIATOR SL I B18V incorporates Bosch Professional 18V interchangeable battery system (GBA-ProCORE18V series), enabling integration with existing professional tool ecosystems and eliminating need for separate lighting batteries.
• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationSONLUX products including POWERCASE L and POWERDISK feature optional Casambi smart+free Bluetooth control for wireless networking and operation of up to 127 lights using Android/iOS devices with free app.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Brennenstuhl: German manufacturer of broader electrical products including portable LED work lights, floodlights, and cable reels. While broader in scope (power distribution, surge protection), Brennenstuhl directly competes in mobile professional lighting with comparable German quality positioning and European distribution.
• Signify (Philips): Global lighting incumbent (formerly Philips Lighting) offering broad lighting portfolio including portable work lights under the Philips brand. Larger scale and broader product range, but overlaps with SONLUX in professional-grade portable lighting for industrial and construction markets.

Direct peers

• Wolf Safety Lamp Company: UK manufacturer of portable and temporary safety lighting for hazardous-area and emergency-response applications. Comparable in flameproof, ATEX-rated, and portable work lighting for fire services, oil & gas, and hazardous industrial environments.
• LEDLenser: German manufacturer of premium LED torches, headlamps, work lights, and floodlights for professional and consumer markets. Strong overlap in portable professional lighting, with comparable focus on emergency services, industrial, and tradesperson segments and similar German quality positioning.
• Petzl: French manufacturer of headlamps, head torches, and professional lighting for rescue, mountain rescue, and industrial applications. Directly comparable in rescue-services lighting (mountain rescue, firefighters, caving) with similar battery-platform integrations and ruggedized product design.
• Peli Products: US manufacturer of ruggedized portable lighting (torches, headlamps, area lights) for emergency services, military, and industrial applications. Comparable focus on durability, IP-rated designs, and emergency-services channels including fire, rescue, and tactical segments.
• Trime (Trime Lighting Towers): Italian/UK manufacturer of mobile lighting towers and large-area lighting solutions for construction sites, events, and rental fleets. Directly comparable in large-area mobile lighting (analogous to SONLUX's POWERCASE and POWERTUBE) with similar professional-construction customer base.
• Streamlight: US manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, headlamps, and scene lighting for fire, rescue, law enforcement, and industrial markets. Directly comparable in mission-critical portable lighting for first responders, with overlapping emergency-services customer base.
• Scangrip: Danish manufacturer of professional LED work lights, hand lamps, headlamps, and floodlights for construction, industrial, and automotive applications. Directly comparable product portfolio (multi-flex, site lights, detailing lights) and target customers (professional tradespeople, emergency services) make Scangrip SONLUX's closest European peer.

Others

• Bosch Professional (Power Tools): While a current partner (18V battery integration), Bosch Professional's expanding portfolio of cordless work lights (GLI variants, tripod lights) increasingly competes with SONLUX. They are an ecosystem participant and emerging competitor leveraging the same battery platform SONLUX uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVqCl74gGR-jmMlMhGyN7VQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sonlux.lighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sonlux-lighting-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/sonlux_lighting
• Xx.com/SonluxLighting

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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