What Allied Lighting does

Allied Lighting Limited is a UK-based privately held LED lighting solutions provider, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Preston, Lancashire, with a secondary sales office in London. The company designs, supplies, and installs proprietary LED luminaires and integrated lighting control systems for B2B clients across education, healthcare and NHS, local government, commercial and industrial, logistics, retail, hospitality, and sports venue verticals. Its core technology stack centres on a broad proprietary product portfolio (Lucid, Pro Spot, Orbit, Cardinal, Athena, Glacier, Element, Lucere and specialist ranges covering downlights, panels, exterior, industrial high-bay, architectural, amenity, emergency, explosion-proof, IP68, and anti-vandal categories) integrated with third-party lighting control platforms including Ex-Or by Honeywell, Osram Encelium, and DALI-based systems, plus a Self Learning Sensor offering occupancy detection, daylight harvesting, and constant lumen output. Design work is performed using DIALUX 4.6.0.2 and RELux professional lighting design software.

The business operates a direct enterprise sales motion through consultative site surveys, custom DIALUX/RELux designs, and project-based quotations, supported by in-house qualified electricians for installation. Revenue is generated across five streams: LED luminaire hardware sales, full installation services, survey and design services, compliance and certification (EICR, EPC/DEC, PAT, emergency lighting compliance to BS 5266-1:2016), and energy management services delivered in partnership with Inspired Energy and voltage optimisation products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-driven on a project basis, typically structured as multi-year contracts. Notable customers include the North West Ambulance Service (108 ambulance stations phased), Euro Garages (180 forecourt sites), University of Central Lancashire, Home Office Dallas Court, QVC UK, Euro Pool System (38 European distribution sites), The Book People, Scarlets Rugby Club, and Harrow Council schools, with case-study energy savings ranging from 14% to 95.72%.

The company sits within the DTP Group of companies chaired by David Taylor CBE, alongside Carbon Numbers, Endo Enterprises, iHandover, and Energy 10 Ltd. Joe Taylor has been with Allied since founding in 2006 and became Managing Director in 2013, at which point the company executed a complete rebrand and launched its six-service catalogue. Operational reach extends across the UK and into 20+ European countries through the London-based National Key Account Manager function. The firm employs 11–50 staff (with ~9 leadership roles documented) and operates without external institutional investment or public listing.

Name

Allied Lighting

Legal name

Allied Lighting Ltd

Website

https://allied.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allied Lighting is a UK-based privately held LED lighting solutions provider designing, supplying, and installing proprietary LED luminaires and integrated lighting controls for B2B clients across education, NHS, local government, commercial, industrial, logistics, and retail sectors in the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting Solutions

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

Keywords

• LED lighting solutions
• Commercial lighting installation
• Lighting design services
• Emergency lighting systems
• Energy management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Luminaire Sales: Sale of proprietary LED lighting products including downlights, panels, exterior, industrial, architectural, amenity, emergency, and specialist luminaires
2. Installation Services: Full installation services including contracts and installation management, delivered by qualified electricians with over 10 years experience
3. Survey and Design Services: Professional survey and design services including energy consumption analysis, proposed savings calculations, carbon reduction assessments, and installation cost analysis with funding options
4. Compliance and Certification Services: Testing and certification services including thermal surveys, electrical testing (EICR), emergency lighting compliance, EPC and DEC surveys, portable appliance testing, and electrical compliance surveys
5. Energy Management Services: Energy procurement consultancy through Inspired Energy partnership and voltage optimisation products including Allied 3 Phase, B60, B100, lamp post VRU, and LED Guard

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Allied Lighting designs, supplies, and installs proprietary LED lighting products (downlights, panels, high-bay, floodlights, streetlights, emergency, explosion-proof, anti-vandal, architectural, and specialist IP68 luminaires) for commercial, public sector, and industrial clients. It complements hardware sales with professional services spanning lighting design (DIALUX/RELux), energy management, compliance certification, smart building/home integration, and CCTV systems, delivered through consultative site surveys and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Allied Lighting is a UK-based LED lighting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products and services. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines across diverse categories including Downlights (Lucid, Pro Spot, Orbit, Cardinal, Athena series), Panels (Lucid 60, Lucid 3012, Glacier, Orion series), Exterior lighting (Pro Flood, Street Lights, Bollards, Wall Packs), Industrial fixtures (High Bay, Linear, Tough Bay, Premium High Bay UFO), Lamps (AR111, GU10, PAR), Architectural fixtures (Zeus, Infinity, Notus, Leona), Amenity lighting (Puck, Dorado, Emergency Bulkheads), Emergency lighting systems, Specialist IP68 fixtures, Explosion Proof Zone 1/2 equipment, CCTV cameras (Vicon, Warden, Sentinel series), Anti-Vandal fixtures, and Smart Home products (Nest, Yale, Google Home, Nanoleaf, Philips Hue). The company also offers six core services: Lighting & Control (Self Learning Sensor, Ex-Or by Honeywell, Osram Encelium), Survey & Design, Energy Management (Inspired Energy, Voltage Optimisation), Compliance & Certification (Thermal Survey, Electrical Testing, PAT), Smart Building & Home integration, and CCTV Systems. The products integrate with DALI control systems, 1-10v dimmable controllers, and daylight harvesting systems as mentioned in project specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allied LED Downlight Range LED downlight fixtures across multiple form factors (fixed, adjustable bezel, IP65, wall wash, low UGR, high CRI) for commercial interiors, education, healthcare, and architectural applications.
• Allied LED Panel Range Recessed and surface-mounted LED panels (60-series, large-format 3012/6012, edge-lit, low UGR, IP65, sensor-integrated) for offices, schools, healthcare, and commercial interiors.
• Allied Exterior LED Lighting Range LED exterior and street lighting fixtures (floodlights, streetlights, bollards, wall packs, facade, RGB wall wash, in-ground linear) for outdoor commercial, public realm, forecourt, and sports applications.
• Allied Industrial LED Range Industrial and high-bay LED luminaires (UFO, linear, retrofit tubes, corn lamps, chemical and extreme temperature variants) for warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics facilities.
• Allied LED Lamp Range LED retrofit lamps (AR111, GU10, PAR dimmable) for commercial, retail, and architectural accent lighting.
• Allied Architectural LED Range Architectural LED fixtures (linear, recessed, pendant, slimline, low UGR, smart-enabled) for high-end commercial interiors and architectural feature lighting.
• Allied Amenity and Bulkhead LED Range Amenity and bulkhead LED fixtures (decorative, eyelid, emergency, 2D, recess/retrofit gear trays) for corridors, stairwells, and amenity spaces.
• Allied Emergency LED Range Emergency LED luminaires and exit signs (downlights, bulkheads, conversion packs, recessed/surface/suspended exit signs) compliant with BS 5266-1:2016 for life-safety illumination.
• Allied Anti-Vandal LED Range Anti-vandal rated LED fixtures (bulkheads, recessed, corner, linear) for secure public, custodial, and high-traffic environments.
• Allied Specialist IP68 LED Range IP68-rated specialist LED fixtures (linear, bulkhead, exit sign) for high-powered, wet, and harsh environment installations.
• Allied Explosion Proof LED Range Explosion-proof LED luminaires (linear, floodlight, bulkhead) certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas.
• Allied Track and Display LED Range LED track spots, scoops, and display fixtures for retail, museum, and display applications.
• Allied CCTV Camera Systems Commercial CCTV cameras and systems (hemispheric, bullet, dome, PTZ) for security and surveillance across Allied projects.
• Lighting & Control Solutions Standalone and networked lighting control solutions (self-learning sensors, Ex-Or by Honeywell, Osram Encelium) integrated with LED luminaires for energy savings and DALI-compatible control.
• Survey and Design Services Site surveys, professional DIALUX/RELux lighting design, energy and payback analysis, and funding options consultation for LED retrofit and new build projects.
• Installation Services Full LED lighting installation services, contract management, and installation management delivered by qualified electricians with over 10 years of experience on large-scale electrical installation projects.
• Energy Management Services Energy procurement consultancy (via Inspired Energy) and voltage optimisation systems aimed at reducing overall facility energy consumption for clients.
• Compliance and Certification Services Compliance and certification services: thermal surveys, electrical installation condition reporting (EICR), emergency lighting compliance, EPC/DEC surveys, portable appliance testing, and electrical compliance surveys.
• Smart Building and Home Integration Supply and integration of smart building and home products (Nest thermostats, Yale smart locks, Nanoleaf, Philips Hue) within lighting and broader building projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings ranging from 14.29% to 95.72% across various client projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ex-Or by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationEx-Or by Honeywell is a 30-year-old lighting control specialist providing energy-efficient lighting controls. Allied offers Ex-Or products as part of their lighting and control solutions portfolio. Ex-Or's controls can deliver up to 70% energy savings and are backed by a five-year warranty.
• Osram EnceliumcoreTechnology or IntegrationOsram Encelium is a sophisticated lighting control management system that can reduce energy consumption from lighting by 50-75%. Allied integrates Encelium systems with their LED luminaires, enabling centralized facility-wide control through graphical software interfaces.
• Inspired EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspired Energy plc is the UK's leading utilities Third Party Intermediary (TPI) and the only publicly quoted TPI. They provide energy procurement services including electricity, gas, water, fuels, oil and environmental products. Allied partners with Inspired Energy to offer comprehensive energy management solutions to clients.
• John Turner Construction GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJohn Turner Construction Group was the main contractor for Trinity Primary School Buckshaw Village new build project. Allied worked closely with John Turner on the installation of the lighting project at the Foundation and Key Stage One site.
• Imtech Engineering ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImtech Engineering Services partnered with Allied Lighting to deliver LED lighting to 14 ambulance stations as Phase 1 of the North West Ambulance Service Carbon Reduction Scheme covering 108 stations.
• ihandoverminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerihandover provides Senior Executive Knowledge Transfer services and is part of David Taylor's portfolio of companies alongside Allied Lighting. They offer services for executive transition and knowledge management.
• Endo EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndo Enterprises provides Green Water Treatment systems and is part of David Taylor's portfolio of companies. Both are associated companies under the DTP Group umbrella alongside Allied Lighting.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Crompton Lamps: UK lighting brand supplying LED lamps, panels, and commercial fixtures. Overlaps on product categories but distributes primarily through wholesale channels rather than project-based solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering comprehensive LED fixtures, controls, and lighting-as-a-service across all segments. Competes broadly in UK commercial and public sector projects where Allied also bids.

Direct peers

• Glamox: European lighting group offering indoor, outdoor, and marine LED solutions for commercial buildings, education, and industry. Comparable product breadth and project-based sales motion.
• Aurora Lighting: UK-based lighting manufacturer and solutions provider offering commercial, residential, and industrial LED luminaires with design and specification services. Highly comparable product portfolio, UK focus, and multi-segment coverage.
• Thorn Lighting (Zumtobel Group): European lighting manufacturer with strong UK presence providing indoor and outdoor luminaires for commercial, industrial, education, and healthcare sectors — directly competing for similar projects and specifications.
• Trilux: European LED lighting manufacturer focused on office, education, industry, and outdoor applications with UK operations — overlapping target segments and project-based sales model.
• Thorlux Lighting: UK-based lighting manufacturer supplying commercial, industrial, and hazardous-location luminaires with controls and emergency lighting — direct competitor in Allied's core UK industrial and emergency segments.

Others

• Inspired Energy: UK energy procurement consultancy partnered with Allied. Complementary service provider — adjacent to lighting but enables bundled energy/lighting offerings.
• Carbon Numbers: DTP Group sister company providing carbon analysis services. Adjacent rather than competing; represents internal cross-sell synergy within the same corporate family.

Emerging players

• Ecopac Power: UK LED driver and lighting components supplier with project delivery capability for commercial and architectural applications — comparable niche UK focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allied-lighting-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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