Ecoglo

What Ecoglo does

Ecoglo USA is a Buffalo, New York-headquartered manufacturer of photoluminescent and non-slip safety products for emergency egress and wayfinding, founded in 2004 and operating as a privately-held, owner-operated business. The company's core technology embeds strontium aluminate photoluminescent powder into a clear, durable polymer baked onto aluminum substrates through a patented manufacturing process; products are UL 1994, UL 924, ULC 924, and ULC S572 certified, charge from ambient light in approximately 30 minutes, and provide up to 11 hours of self-illuminating glow with a 25-35 year operational lifespan requiring no electricity, batteries, or maintenance.

The product portfolio spans two main categories: (1) photoluminescent egress path marking products including stair nosings (contrast strips, flat, cast-in-place, carpet, tile, resilient flooring variants), handrail markings, perimeter/demarcation and obstruction markings, floor identification signs, directional signage, door hardware markings, pathmarking tapes, and exit signs (EX Standard, EXH Hybrid LED/photoluminescent, EXAL Architectural); and (2) non-slip products including silicon carbide-integrated stair nosings, the TractionPro anti-slip sheet line (rigid SPR and flexible SPF), and the ComposiGrip fiberglass-reinforced composite step cover with integrated photoluminescent strip.

Ecoglo operates a specification-driven enterprise go-to-market, selling quote-based through a National Product Manager (Anil Parmachand) handling bid coordination, state-level local representatives, an AIA-approved continuing education course for architects, and a channel partnership with Kinesik serving as the Official Canadian Distributor. The company serves commercial high-rise buildings, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, government/public sector (including The Pentagon), and industrial customers. Notable installations include Madison Square Garden, Rose Bowl Stadium, Burj Khalifa, Hong Kong Convention Center, Melbourne Cricket Grounds, New York City Transit, and numerous major US arenas, universities, and hospitals, with international project work extending to the UAE, Australia, and New Zealand.

Name

Ecoglo

Legal name

Ecoglo USA

Website

https://ecoglo.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecoglo USA is a Buffalo, New York-based manufacturer of UL-certified photoluminescent and non-slip safety products for emergency egress path marking, serving commercial buildings, sports venues, healthcare facilities, government sites, and international landmark projects through specification-driven enterprise sales and channel distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings & Anti-Slip Safety Products

NAICS

Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency, Egress & Exit Lighting (Emergency luminaires, exit signs, battery backup) (IMAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Photoluminescent safety products
• Egress path markings
• Anti-slip stair nosings
• Emergency exit signage
• Luminous wayfinding products

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photoluminescent Product Sales: Sales of photoluminescent egress path marking products including stair nosings, exit signs, handrail markings, perimeter demarcation, directional signage, door hardware markings, and path marking tapes. Products are sold as one-time purchases with lifespans of 25-35 years.
2. Non-Slip Product Sales: Sales of TractionPro anti-slip sheets (rigid and flexible) and non-slip stair nosings. Products use silicon carbide technology for slip resistance in commercial, industrial, and public access applications.
3. ComposiGrip Product Sales: Sales of ComposiGrip molded fiberglass-reinforced composite stair tread covers with integrated photoluminescent strips for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
4. Specification and Design Services: Consultative approach working with states, counties, facility owners, architects, engineers and general contractors providing international code expertise from design stage through occupancy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecoglo manufactures and sells photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) egress path marking products and non-slip stair nosings. Its products use a patented process that embeds strontium aluminate powder into a clear, durable polymer and bakes it onto aluminum substrates. The portfolio covers stair nosings, exit signs, handrail and perimeter markings, obstruction and door hardware markers, anti-slip sheets, and related code-compliant safety products for buildings, transit, stadiums, and industrial facilities.

Product overview

Ecoglo is a manufacturer of photoluminescent and non-slip safety products for emergency egress and wayfinding applications. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main categories: photoluminescent egress path marking products and non-slip stair nosing products. The photoluminescent product line includes stair nosings (contrast strips, flat nosings, cast-in-place nosings, carpet nosings, tile nosings, and resilient flooring nosings), handrail markings, perimeter/demarcation markings, obstruction markings, floor identification signs, directional signage, door hardware markings, pathmarking tapes, exit signs (EX Standard, EXH Hybrid, EXAL Architectural), and additional products (road markers, seat markers, aisle markers, custom ADA signs). The non-slip product line includes various stair nosing types (N-Series strips, F-Series, S-Series, C-Series, M4-Series, RF-Series) in aluminum with silicon carbide slip-resistant material. Additional branded products include ComposiGrip™ Photoluminescent Step Cover and TractionPro Anti-Slip Sheets (Rigid SPR and Flexible SPF). All products utilize Ecoglo's patented manufacturing process that embeds photoluminescent particles into clear, durable polymer for superior brightness and longevity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TractionPro: High-performance anti-slip surface solution with silicon carbide anti-slip particles, available in flexible peel-and-stick (SPF) and rigid aluminum-backed (SPR) options for indoor and outdoor environments.
• ComposiGrip™

Products and services

• Photoluminescent Stair Nosings Photoluminescent stair nosings and contrast strips for step edge visibility in all lighting conditions, embedded with Ecoglo's patented photoluminescent process for concrete, wood, tile, carpet, metal, and resilient flooring stairs.
• Non-Slip Stair Nosings Non-slip stair nosings and strips using silicon carbide material bonded to aluminum substrate, providing long-lasting slip resistance for indoor and outdoor stair installations.
• ComposiGrip Photoluminescent Step Cover Molded fiberglass-reinforced composite stair tread covers combined with a 1-inch Ecoglo photoluminescent strip, providing slip resistance, step-edge visibility, and code-compliant luminous guidance for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• TractionPro Anti-Slip Sheet High-performance anti-slip surface solution with silicon carbide particles embedded via high-temperature curing (HTC) process, available in rigid aluminum-backed (SPR) and flexible peel-and-stick (SPF) options for indoor and outdoor environments.
• Photoluminescent Egress Path Markings Luminous handrail markings, perimeter/demarcation strips, obstruction markings, floor identification signs (FID), directional signage, door hardware markings, and path marking tapes that guide occupants to exits during power failures and low-light conditions.
• Photoluminescent Exit Signs Self-illuminating exit signs (EX Standard, EXH Hybrid LED/photoluminescent, and EXAL Architectural series) requiring no batteries or external power, UL 924 and ULC S572 listed, charged by natural or artificial light.
• RS Series Road Markers Road markers combining retroreflective material with patented Ecoglo photoluminescent technology for clear wayfinding in road and transport applications.
• Photoluminescent Seat Markers Seat markers using patented Ecoglo manufacturing process for quick-charging, long-lasting self-luminous performance to help patrons find seats in low-lighting venues.
• Photoluminescent Aisle Markers Aisle markers providing visible organization to help customers locate aisles in all light conditions in venues such as stadiums, theaters, and transit facilities.
• Custom ADA Signs ADA-compliant signs with tactile raised letters, braille, and non-glare finish available in acrylic, PVC, and brushed metal finishes with optional photoluminescent integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products last 25-35 years vs. battery-powered systems needing replacement up to 7 times over the same period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KinesikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinesik is the Official Canadian Distributor for Ecoglo products. They resell and distribute Ecoglo photoluminescent egress path marking products throughout Canada, handling local sales and support for the Canadian market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Diversified power management company whose Cooper Lighting Solutions division sells emergency lighting, exit signs, and life-safety products. Operates broadly in the same architectural life-safety category as Ecoglo but at much larger scale across many product lines.
• Acuity Brands: Large lighting and building solutions company offering emergency and exit lighting through brands including Lithonia and Sure-Lites. Competes in the same egress specification channel with full electrical lighting portfolios.
• Hubbell Lighting: Major electrical and lighting manufacturer offering emergency lighting, exit signs, and life-safety fixtures. Serves the same commercial and institutional specification market as Ecoglo with broader electrical product portfolios.
• 3M Safety & Industrial: Global diversified manufacturer whose Safety & Industrial division produces anti-slip tapes, walkway surfaces, and safety products. Comparable to Ecoglo's TractionPro anti-slip line as a broad incumbent with adjacent safety offerings.

Direct peers

• Jessup Manufacturing Company: US manufacturer of photoluminescent safety products including Glo-Brite exit signs and glow-in-the-dark safety tapes. Directly competes with Ecoglo in UL-listed photoluminescent egress signage and path marking for the same architect/specifier channel.
• Nystrom (BrandSafway): Produces stair nosings, floor joint covers, and egress-related building products including photoluminescent options. Competes in the same architectural specification channel with overlapping egress safety products.
• American Safety Technologies: Specialty manufacturer of anti-slip floor coatings, treads, and walkway safety products. Comparable to Ecoglo's TractionPro anti-slip sheet line for industrial and commercial safety applications.
• Musson Rubber: Manufacturer of rubber and vinyl stair treads, nosings, and tactile warning surfaces. Competes with Ecoglo on stair nosings for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Balco (Construction Specialties Group): Manufactures metal stair nosings, anti-slip treads, and photoluminescent egress markings. Directly comparable to Ecoglo on aluminum stair nosings and anti-slip products used in commercial construction.

Emerging players

• Heskins: Specialty manufacturer of anti-slip tapes and sheets including photoluminescent options. Directly comparable to Ecoglo's TractionPro line as a niche specialist focused on slip-resistance with photoluminescent crossover.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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