Lightronics
Lightronics is a Virginia Beach-based manufacturer, founded in 1980, that designs and produces DMX512-compatible lighting control consoles, dimming systems, wireless DMX, and lighting fixtures, sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network serving worship, theater, and live-event venues.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersVirginia Beach, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lightronics does
Lightronics is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of lighting and lighting-control systems headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in continuous operation since 1980. The company designs and produces DMX512-compatible hardware spanning lighting control consoles, rack-mount and distributed dimming systems, wireless DMX transceivers, opto-isolators, converters, portable dimmers, custom dimmer racks, control cabling, and lighting fixtures. Its product portfolio is organized under three commercial identifiers: the Lightronics core brand for traditional entertainment and theatrical lighting control, the Unity Architectural Systems sub-brand targeting permanent architectural dimming and control installations, and the Show*Pro sub-brand serving portable entertainment and live-event production.
The company's technical platform is built around the industry-standard DMX512 control protocol, augmented by proprietary wireless DMX transmission, opto-isolated distribution products, and modular dimmer architectures that allow installers to mix rack-mount, distributed, and portable topologies within a single venue. Most products carry a 5-year warranty, and the company maintains in-house design, engineering, and manufacturing operations supporting customization (for example, custom dimmer racks).
Lightronics sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network rather than direct to end customers, with no online direct-purchase option for specifier-grade equipment. Primary end-customer segments are worship and church facilities and theater/stage production; secondary segments include entertainment, events, education, and architectural installations. Pricing is project- and channel-mediated, with the AMX integration partnership providing an additional route into AV-control-specified commercial projects.
Lightronics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lightronics
- Legal name
- Lightronics Inc.
- Website
- https://lightronics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Lightronics is a Virginia Beach-based manufacturer, founded in 1980, that designs and produces DMX512-compatible lighting control consoles, dimming systems, wireless DMX, and lighting fixtures, sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network serving worship, theater, and live-event venues.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lightronics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Lighting Control Systems
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)
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Where Lightronics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Virginia Beach
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Lightronics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Lighting Control Equipment Sales: Sale of lighting control consoles, rack mount dimmers, portable dimmers, and related control hardware to dealers and end customers in worship, theater, and entertainment verticals
- LED and Conventional Lighting Fixtures: Sale of LED-based stage fixtures, ellipsoidals, PAR fixtures, and conventional incandescent lighting equipment
- Architectural Lighting Systems: Complete Unity Architectural Lighting Control Systems including wall mount dimming, remote stations, and DMX control for permanent installations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B dealer-direct pricing model |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Lightronics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lightronics designs and produces complete lighting and control systems, including lighting control consoles (TL Series), rack mount dimmers, portable dimmers, Unity Architectural commercial lighting control systems, DMX opto-isolators and signal distribution, wireless DMX, converters/translators, distributed dimming bars, LED and conventional lighting fixtures, and the Show*Pro moving light console. Products are targeted at worship facilities, theaters, and entertainment venues and sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network.
Product overview
Lightronics is a lighting control systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting solutions. The product line centers on lighting control consoles (TL Series) as the primary user interface, supported by rack mount dimmers and portable dimmers for power control. The Unity Architectural line provides permanent commercial building control with DMX control systems, remote stations, and wall mount dimming. Supporting accessories include distributed dimmer bars, DMX opto-isolation/distribution equipment, wireless DMX solutions, and signal converters/translators. The company also offers LED and conventional lighting fixtures including ellipsoidals, PAR cans, and stage fixtures. Show*Pro represents their advanced moving light control console offering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Unity Architectural: Architectural lighting control systems for commercial and institutional facilities
- Show*Pro
Products and services
- Lighting Control Consoles (TL Series) Lighting control consoles for stage, theater, and worship facility lighting management, including TL2448, TL5024, TL4016, TL4008, TL3012 consoles and the FC816 foot controller.
- Rack Mount Dimming Rack-mount dimmer units for permanent installations including RA122, RA121, RD122, RD121, RD82, RE82D, and RE121D models with 8 or 12 channels at 1200 or 2400 Watts.
- Unity Architectural Lighting Control Systems Architectural lighting control systems for commercial and institutional facilities, including the SC910W DMX control system, remote stations, wall mount dimming systems, and ballast drivers for LED and fluorescent fixtures.
- Distributed Dimmer Bars (DB Series) Modular distributed dimmer bar systems including DB624 and DB612 models for flexible distributed lighting control installations.
- Custom Dimmer Racks Custom-configured dimmer rack systems built to specialized installation requirements and quoted through the dealer portal.
- Portable Dimmers (XC and AS Series) Portable compact dimming solutions for portable and temporary lighting setups including the XC Series (XC42, XC40) and AS Series (AS42D, AS40M, AS40D).
- Lighting Fixtures (LED and Conventional) LED-based stage fixtures, LED ellipsoidal spots, and conventional incandescent lighting fixtures for theatrical and stage applications, including FXLD series LED fixtures and FXLE series ellipsoidals.
- DMX Opto-isolation and Distribution DMX signal conditioning equipment including IDP104, IDW104, IDW112, IDW206, and IDW212 opto-isolation and distribution units that protect equipment from electrical damage.
- Wireless DMX Wireless DMX transmission solutions for cable-free lighting control, including the WSTXF transmitter and WSRXF receiver units.
- Converters & Translators Signal conversion and translation devices for DMX and other lighting control protocols, including UMX24 and TX30 models.
- Control Cables & Wire Control cables and wire products for connecting lighting control systems and fixtures.
- Show*Pro Moving Light Console Sub-brand moving light console for advanced moving light control and programming in stage and entertainment lighting applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-year warranty available on products (excluding Show*Pro and Lighting Fixtures) when warranty card is returned within 30 days with original receipt
Companies that use Lightronics
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lightronics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Lightronics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lightronics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Elation Professional: Elation Professional offers stage and architectural lighting fixtures, consoles, and dimming systems for worship, theater, and entertainment venues, overlapping Lightronics' product portfolio and dealer-led GTM.
- Chauvet Professional: Chauvet Professional designs and sells LED stage lighting, moving lights, dimmers, and control consoles for entertainment, worship, and theater markets, directly overlapping Lightronics' consoles, dimmers, and LED fixture lines.
- ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls): ETC is the dominant manufacturer of theatrical and architectural lighting control consoles, dimmers, and LED fixtures serving theaters, houses of worship, and performance venues—Lightronics' exact core verticals and product categories.
- Strand Lighting (Signify): Strand Lighting, part of Signify, produces theatrical and architectural lighting control consoles, dimmers, and LED fixtures—a direct comparison to Lightronics' Unity Architectural and stage product families.
- Martin Professional (Harman): Martin Professional manufactures intelligent moving lights, LED fixtures, and lighting controllers for entertainment and stage applications, making it a direct peer in stage/entertainment lighting control.
Broad incumbents
- Crestron Electronics: Crestron provides integrated AV and lighting control systems for commercial buildings, venues, and houses of worship, competing with Lightronics' Unity Architectural line as part of a broader automation platform.
- Leviton Manufacturing: Leviton produces wiring devices including dimmers, switches, and architectural lighting controls for residential and commercial markets, broadly competing with Lightronics in dimming and lighting controls.
- Lutron Electronics: Lutron is the largest U.S. lighting controls and dimming manufacturer, primarily residential and commercial; it competes with Lightronics' Unity Architectural dimming and wall-mount control products in the commercial/architectural segment.
- Philips Color Kinetics (Signify): Color Kinetics, part of Signify, manufactures architectural LED lighting fixtures and control systems used in commercial and entertainment venues, adjacent to Lightronics' Unity Architectural and stage fixture lines.
Emerging players
- City Theatrical: City Theatrical specializes in DMX accessories, wireless DMX, and lighting control peripherals for entertainment and architectural applications, directly overlapping Lightronics' wireless DMX and DMX opto-isolation product categories.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Lightronics
What does Lightronics do?
Lightronics designs and produces complete lighting and control systems, including lighting control consoles (TL Series), rack mount dimmers, portable dimmers, Unity Architectural commercial lighting control systems, DMX opto-isolators and signal distribution, wireless DMX, converters/translators, distributed dimming bars, LED and conventional lighting fixtures, and the Show*Pro moving light console. Products are targeted at worship facilities, theaters, and entertainment venues and sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network.
Is Lightronics a public or private company?
Lightronics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Lightronics founded?
Lightronics was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Lightronics based?
Lightronics is headquartered in Virginia Beach, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lightronics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Lighting Control Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are LED and Conventional Lighting Fixtures and architectural Lighting Systems.
Who are Lightronics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Elation Professional, Chauvet Professional, ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls), Strand Lighting (Signify) and Martin Professional (Harman). Broad incumbents are Crestron Electronics, Leviton Manufacturing, Lutron Electronics and Philips Color Kinetics (Signify). City Theatrical is listed as an emerging player.
Does Lightronics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lightronics.
What industry is Lightronics in?
Lightronics's product category is Lighting Control Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting), with a secondary code of BPABAGAC, Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems. Its NAICS code is 33513 and its SIC code is 3640.