What Raytec does

Raytec Ltd is a UK-based, Japanese-owned LED lighting manufacturer founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ashington, Northumberland. The company designs, manufactures, and sells specialized LED luminaires across four product categories: SPARTAN hazardous-area luminaires (Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22, CID1/CID2 certified), URBAN and WARRIOR industrial LED fittings, VARIO2 white-light/infra-red/hybrid IP PoE security illuminators, and Pulsestar transport lighting for ANPR/LPR and intelligent transport systems. In November 2025, Raytec acquired Finnish portable hazardous-area specialist Atexor Oy, adding 21 staff and a portable/transportable product line that operates as an independent brand under Raytec.

Raytec serves enterprise customers in oil & gas, mining, chemical processing, power generation, hydrogen facilities, distilleries, transport infrastructure, and security, generating approximately 67% of revenue from exports across more than 41 countries. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from the UK headquarters and a Canadian regional office (Ottawa, Ontario) with channel partners such as Pacific Automation for Australia/Oceania. The revenue model is hardware sales on a project-based pricing structure, supported by a free lighting design service, a 5-year warranty, and distributor-led regional coverage. FY2025 reported revenue was £18.7m with 8.3% growth and pre-tax profits of £3.2m, with the combined workforce reaching 117 employees post-Atexor.

Name

Raytec

Legal name

Raytec Ltd.

Website

https://www.rayteccctv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Raytec is a UK-based, Japanese-owned LED lighting manufacturer specializing in certified hazardous-area luminaires (SPARTAN), industrial (URBAN/WARRIOR), security (VARIO2), and transport (Pulsestar) products, exporting to enterprise customers in 41+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Road Lighting & Visibility Safety Systems (Street Lighting, High-Mast, LED Upgrades, Solar Beacons) (TLAJAGAD), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Hazardous area lighting
• Industrial LED luminaires
• Explosion-proof lighting
• Security illuminators
• Transport lighting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from sale of LED luminaires and lighting products across hazardous area, industrial, security, and transport segments. Products include SPARTAN hazardous area luminaires, industrial LED fittings, security illuminators, and transport lighting systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raytec designs and manufactures LED lighting products for hazardous area, industrial, transport, and security applications. The portfolio includes the SPARTAN explosion-proof luminaire range for Zone 1/Zone 2/CID1/CID2 environments, VARIO2 security illuminators, URBAN and WARRIOR industrial LED fittings, and Pulsestar transport lighting systems. All products are UK-designed and manufactured, covered by a 5-year warranty, and supported by a complimentary lighting design service.

Product overview

Raytec is a UK-based LED lighting manufacturer offering specialized lighting solutions across four distinct product categories: Hazardous Area Lighting (SPARTAN series for Zone 1, Zone 2, CID1, and CID2 environments), Industrial LED Lighting (URBAN Linear and WARRIOR Heavy Industrial ranges), Security Lighting (VARIO2 White-Light, Infra-Red, and Hybrid IP PoE illuminators), and Transport Lighting (Pulsestar Infra-Red, White-Light, and 730nm solutions). The company recently acquired Finnish firm Atexor Oy to expand its hazardous area portfolio with portable and transportable lighting products. All products are UK-designed and manufactured, covered by a 5-year warranty, and backed by a free lighting design service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPARTAN: LED luminaire product line for hazardous areas including Zone 1, Zone 2, and CID1/CID2 classified environments
• VARIO2
• URBAN
• Pulsestar

Products and services

• SPARTAN Hazardous Area LED Luminaires Comprehensive range of explosion-proof LED luminaires for hazardous area applications, available in Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22, and CID1/CID2 classifications. Designed for refineries, tank farms, offshore platforms, oil and gas facilities, mining, chemical processing, and power generation environments.
• VARIO2 Security Illuminators IP PoE-enabled security illuminators available in White-Light, Infra-Red, and Hybrid variants for surveillance camera systems, perimeter protection, and intelligent traffic/access control applications.
• Pulsestar Transport Lighting Specialized LED lighting for transport applications including Infra-Red, White-Light, and 730nm wavelength variants for traffic management, intelligent transport systems, and vehicle recognition infrastructure.
• URBAN Linear Industrial Lighting LED linear lighting solution designed for industrial environments including factory floors, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities requiring durable, energy-efficient illumination.
• WARRIOR Heavy Industrial Lighting High-performance LED luminaires engineered for heavy industrial environments, available in Recess, Linear, Flood, Bulkhead, Bay, and Pole Mount variants for manufacturing and processing facilities.
• Atexor Portable Hazardous Area Lighting Portable and transportable hazardous area lighting solutions for industrial applications, including temporary and mobile lighting for hazardous environments. Acquired as an independent brand through the November 2025 purchase of Finnish firm Atexor Oy.
• Free Lighting Design Service Complimentary professional lighting design service providing 3D visual representations of proposed lighting installations, including lux level calculations and light spread analysis for industrial, hazardous area, and security projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.3% sales growth to £18.7m for 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OPTEX UKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2026UK-based channel partner exhibiting alongside Raytec at The Security Event 2026 (April 28-30). Partnership for security lighting and surveillance solutions.
• Atexor OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Finnish portable hazardous area lighting specialist acquired by Raytec in November 2025. Acquisition adds 21 staff and enhances R&D capabilities. Atexor operates as an independent brand under Raytec, strengthening European market presence and expanding product portfolio to include portable lighting solutions.
• Pacific AutomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2022Australian distributor partner working with Raytec on major projects including Port Moresby Power Station in Papua New Guinea. Pacific Automation serves as the primary channel partner for Raytec products in Australia and Oceania markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R. Stahl: R. Stahl is a direct peer specialising in explosion-protected electrical equipment, including hazardous-area LED luminaires for Zone 1/2 and similar ATEX/IECEx-certified applications as Raytec, with deep oil & gas and chemical-industry exposure.
• Dialight: Dialight is a direct peer: both companies are specialist LED lighting manufacturers with strong positions in hazardous location/explosion-proof industrial lighting for oil & gas, mining, and heavy industry, serving overlapping global enterprise customers.
• Chalmit (Hubbell): Chalmit (a Hubbell brand) manufactures hazardous-area LED lighting fixtures covering Zone 1/2 and CID1/CID2 environments, directly competing with the Raytec SPARTAN range in oil, gas, and petrochemical markets.
• Eaton (Crouse-Hinds): Eaton's Crouse-Hinds division is a direct peer in explosion-proof and hazardous-area luminaires, with comparable Zone 1/2 and CID1/CID2 certified products and a global industrial-customer base overlapping Raytec's.

Broad incumbents

• Cree Lighting: Cree Lighting supplies commercial and industrial LED luminaires, including high-bay and outdoor fixtures, overlapping with Raytec's industrial lighting range. It is a broader incumbent rather than a hazardous-area specialist.
• ABB: ABB is a broad incumbent that supplies explosion-proof luminaires and electrical equipment for hazardous industrial environments, competing with Raytec across Zone 1/2 industrial sites with greater scale and integration into broader electrification systems.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is a broad incumbent LED lighting major (parent of Philips Lighting) with industrial and outdoor luminaires. While not a hazardous-area specialist, it is a relevant comparable given Raytec's URBAN/WARRIOR industrial LED product lines and its broader competitive context in commercial/industrial LED.
• Emerson Appleton (Emerson Electric): Emerson's Appleton brand supplies hazardous-location lighting and electrical products, overlapping directly with Raytec's SPARTAN range while also offering broader process-industry automation and electrical solutions.

Emerging players

• Axis Communications: Axis is a partial-overlap peer: it offers its own IR and white-light illuminators integrated with network cameras, overlapping with Raytec's VARIO2 security illuminator line for surveillance and perimeter-protection applications.

Others

• Petrofac / Wood (Industrial EPC contractors - end customers/adopters): Wood is an energy and industrial EPC contractor that specifies and procures hazardous-area lighting for the oil & gas, mining, and process-industry projects Raytec serves; relevant as an ecosystem participant and indirect route-to-market for SPARTAN luminaires on large hazardous-area builds.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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