What Forlighting de México does

Forlighting de México S.A. de C.V. is a privately held Mexican industrial LED lighting manufacturer headquartered in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, where it operates an integrated facility combining a production plant, warehouse, showroom, and corporate offices. The company designs, manufactures, and sells LED luminaires and metal poles for outdoor, public, industrial, commercial, and sports-venue applications. Its product portfolio includes the Aurora L Series with a patented light distribution system engineered for marine environments and large urban spaces, Solar All-in-One luminaires for off-grid sites, Forlexa LED luminaires used in municipal projects, metal poles and superposts for lighting structures, and DMX-protocol dynamic lighting control systems for sports venues.

The company operates a direct B2B sales motion with no disclosed distributors or resellers, reaching customers via corporate phone, WhatsApp, email, and its own website. Its revenue stream is hardware sales of complete lighting solutions, with pricing provided through personalized quotes rather than published lists. Forlighting holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification (obtained 2022) and serves exclusively Mexican-based customers, with a documented project footprint that includes the Sendero Seguro social lighting program in Magdalena Contreras (Mexico City), the Mi Macro Periférico transit corridor in Guadalajara, professional baseball stadiums, and a historic railway complex in Aguascalientes. The named reference customer base is concentrated entirely in the public sector — municipal governments, transit authorities, and publicly operated sports and cultural venues — which defines both the go-to-market and the primary revenue risk profile.

Name

Forlighting de México

Legal name

FORLIGHTING DE MÉXICO S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://forlighting.com.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forlighting de México is a Mexican LED lighting manufacturer based in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, producing luminaires, metal poles, and dynamic lighting systems for outdoor, industrial, commercial, and sports applications. It serves primarily Mexican government and municipal customers through direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial LED Lighting

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA), Street Lighting & Area Lighting Electrical Infrastructure (IMAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• LED lighting solutions
• Outdoor lighting systems
• Industrial luminaires
• Sports venue lighting
• Solar street lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa María Tequepexpan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products and Solutions: Forlighting generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of LED lighting products including outdoor public lighting, industrial luminaires, commercial lighting, and sports venue lighting solutions. The company also manufactures metal poles for lighting installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forlighting de México designs, manufactures, and sells LED luminaires and metal poles for outdoor public, industrial, commercial, and sports venue lighting applications. The company operates an integrated manufacturing facility in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, and delivers complete lighting solutions including the Aurora L high-output series, Solar All-in-One autonomous luminaires, Forlexa urban luminaires, and DMX-protocol dynamic lighting systems for stadiums and transit corridors.

Product overview

Forlighting de México is a Mexican industrial LED lighting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of lighting solutions for public, industrial, commercial, and sports spaces. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Guadalajara (Tlaquepaque) where it produces and assembles luminaries, and maintains a showroom and corporate offices. The product portfolio includes the Aurora L series (high-output luminaries with patented light distribution), Solar All-in-One luminaries (autonomous solar-powered units), Forlexa luminaries (for urban applications), metal poles and superposts for lighting structures, and DMX dynamic lighting control systems for sports venues. The company specializes in exterior lighting, public street lighting, and sports facility illumination, with recent projects including stadium lighting (Aguascalientes, Kukulkán), urban infrastructure (Mi Macro Periférico Guadalajara), and social projects (Sendero Seguro Magdalena Contreras).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aurora L Series High-output LED luminaire series with a patented light distribution system designed for large urban spaces and marine environments, featuring high luminous flux and different optics options. Sold to municipalities and urban infrastructure buyers.
• Solar All-in-One Luminaires Autonomous solar-powered public lighting solution integrating solar panel, battery, and LED fixture into a single unit, designed for areas with difficult electrical-grid access.
• Forlexa Luminaires LED luminaire sub-brand used in urban and public lighting applications, notably deployed in the Sendero Seguro social lighting project in Mexico City.
• Metal Poles and Superposts In-house manufactured metallic poles and superposts designed for outdoor and public lighting installations with enhanced height and structural requirements.
• DMX Dynamic Lighting Systems Dynamic lighting control system using DMX protocol for sports venues, enabling dynamic scenes and enhanced lighting control, as deployed at Estadio Kukulkán baseball stadium.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% reduction in crime rates in illuminated areas (Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alcaldía Magdalena ContrerasmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Forlighting partnered with the Magdalena Contreras borough government to implement the Sendero Seguro social lighting project. The project installed approximately 4,000 Forlexa LED luminaires illuminating nearly 90% of the borough, contributing to a 63% reduction in crime rates over three years.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: European lighting manufacturer with strong outdoor and architectural luminaire lines. Comparable to Forlighting in outdoor and sports venue lighting with a globally recognized brand and deeper R&D resources.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in LED lighting with a broad outdoor, industrial, and sports venue portfolio. Comparable to Forlighting on product category and target market (municipal and infrastructure lighting), but operates at vastly larger scale and competes for the same large Mexican tenders.
• LEDVANCE (Sylvania): Global lighting company selling LED luminaires and lamps across professional and consumer channels. Overlaps with Forlighting in general-purpose LED fixtures for commercial and industrial customers.
• Acuity Brands: Large US-based lighting and building solutions company with extensive outdoor and infrastructure fixture lines. Overlaps with Forlighting in industrial, commercial, and roadway lighting categories where both serve institutional customers.
• Hubbell Lighting: US manufacturer of industrial and outdoor lighting fixtures serving utility and municipal customers. Comparable to Forlighting in industrial and infrastructure luminaires, with broader portfolio and larger scale.
• GE Current, a Daintree company: North American LED lighting and controls provider with strong industrial and outdoor offerings. Comparable to Forlighting on industrial and infrastructure fixture categories where both compete for facility and public-sector projects.

Direct peers

• Tecnolite: Established Mexican lighting brand offering LED fixtures for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Competes directly with Forlighting in the Mexican commercial and outdoor segments.
• Construlita: Mexican lighting manufacturer with a broad catalog of indoor and outdoor LED luminaires. Direct competitor to Forlighting in the Mexican market, serving similar commercial and infrastructure customers.
• Schréder: Belgium-based specialist in outdoor lighting solutions for urban and infrastructure applications, with a strong presence in Latin America. Most directly comparable to Forlighting on outdoor/roadway public lighting and municipal customer base.

Emerging players

• Solis Energy: Solar-powered outdoor lighting specialist serving municipal and off-grid applications. Comparable to Forlighting's Solar All-in-One product line where both address hard-to-grid public lighting needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/forlightingmx
• Facebookfacebook.com/forlightingmx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forlightingmx

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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