CPD Lighting

What CPD Lighting does

CPD Lighting, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based custom LED light panel manufacturer operating from a 35,000 sq ft production facility in Colmar, PA, with a showroom in East Greenville, PA. The company designs and fabricates edge-lit LED panels using pure acrylic with a proprietary dotting matrix engraving that distributes light uniformly across 100% of the panel surface, a substantial improvement over traditional LED strip approaches that typically illuminate only ~5-20% of an area. CPD Lighting also incorporates 1mm ultra-thin LEC (Light Emitting Capacitor) phosphor technology through its CeeLite sub-brand for flexible and curved-surface applications, and offers outdoor IP65-rated panels up to 4' x 8', high load-bearing illuminated flooring, fabric and curved column light boxes, LED lattice backlighting, and custom channel letters. All products are laser-cut to 99.999% tolerance in custom sizes and shapes based on customer CAD files or drawings, with lead times of 2-3 weeks for small orders and 4-8 weeks for large projects.

The company sells exclusively through direct sales on a project-by-project quote basis, with no e-commerce, distribution network, or reseller channel. Marketing relies on the cpdlighting.com website (product pages, application gallery, blog written by Don Sowers), and on trade show exhibition (e.g., LEAP Conference). Customer segments include retail and brand environments (Prada, H&M, Bloomingdale's, McDonald's, Oakley, Harvest), hospitality and gaming (Sugarhouse, casinos), healthcare (CHOP, Little Rock Hospital, Varian), financial (Citizens Bank), automotive (Honda), pharmaceutical (Bayer), media (CNN), transportation (SEPTA), elevators (Otis), and international real estate (Saudi Arabia's Jabal Omar Development Project). Revenue is generated entirely through one-time custom product sales with an extended 3-year warranty option and paid sample panels available for evaluation.

Name

CPD Lighting

Legal name

CPD Lighting, LLC

Website

https://cpdlighting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPD Lighting is a Pennsylvania-based custom LED light panel manufacturer serving enterprise clients in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and trade show sectors with proprietary edge-lit acrylic panels, IP65 outdoor panels, illuminated flooring, and 1mm LEC flexible panels, all made-to-order via direct project-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom LED Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Custom LED panels
• Edge-lit lighting
• LED light boxes
• Illuminated flooring
• Architectural LED backlighting

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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

Revenue model

1. Custom LED Light Panel Manufacturing and Sales: CPD Lighting manufactures and sells custom LED light panels, LED light boxes, specialty LED items, and related products. All orders are custom-made to customer specifications (size, shape, color, features). Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis with one-time product sales rather than recurring contracts. Lead times range from 2-3 weeks for small orders to 4-8 weeks for large projects. Sample panels (7" x 7" or 9" x 9") are offered at a small cost. Extended 3-year warranty available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CPD Lighting manufactures fully custom LED light panels in any shape or size, built around edge-lit pure acrylic technology with a proprietary dotting matrix that delivers uniform illumination across 100% of the panel surface. The portfolio includes indoor CPD Lite Tiles (6mm), IP65 outdoor-rated panels (up to 5' x 10'), illuminated load-bearing flooring, fabric and snap-frame LED light boxes, CeeLite 1mm flexible LEC panels, LED lattice backlighting, custom LED signs and channel letters, and acrylic tiles — all produced to customer specifications at a 35,000 sq ft Pennsylvania facility.

Product overview

CPD Lighting is a custom LED light panel manufacturer operating from a 35,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. The company specializes in any shape and any size LED light panels for backlighting applications. The core product portfolio centers on CPD Lite Tiles (available in indoor 6mm and outdoor IP65 10mm variants), complemented by CeeLite ultra-thin 1mm flexible LEC panels. Supporting products include LED light boxes (fabric, snap frame, curved/column types), specialty items (LED lattice backlighting systems, custom LED signs and channel letters, acrylic tiles, wire hanging panels), and LED accessories (flexible strips and custom light bars). The portfolio covers applications including backlit stone/onyx/corian, stained glass, illuminated flooring, retail signage, elevator interiors, and architectural lighting. All products are manufactured to customer specifications using laser cutting technology with near-perfect tolerances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CeeLite: 1mm thin flexible flat light panels using LEC (Light Emitting Capacitor) technology for backlighting applications. Used for museum conservation and advertising purposes.
• CPD Lite Tiles
• CPD Neon
• CPD Flex Sheet

Products and services

• CPD Lite Tiles (Indoor Edge-Lit LED Light Panels) 6mm thin custom edge-lit LED light panels made of pure acrylic with LED strips routed around the perimeter and a dotting matrix engraved into the surface to distribute light uniformly across 100% of the panel. Available in any custom size or shape up to 5' x 10', with color options including pure white, any Kelvin, color changing, and tunable. Lifespan of approximately 50,000–75,000 hours. Sold to architects, designers, retailers, and brand environment customers.
• CPD Lite Tiles (Outdoor IP65 LED Light Panels) IP65-rated outdoor LED light panels, 12mm thick with a frameless design, weather-resistant against rain and the elements. Custom manufactured to any shape or size up to 4' x 8', and can be made double-sided so light protrudes from both faces. Lifespan of approximately 75,000 hours. Targeted at outdoor signage, company logos, message centers, and architectural exteriors.
• RGB LED Light Panels Color-changing RGB LED light panels enabling dynamic lighting control for various custom backlighting applications. Sold to enterprise customers needing tunable color effects for displays, signage, and architectural installations.
• LED Panels for Stained Glass Custom-sized LED light panels specifically engineered for backlighting stained glass. Available with an optional vinyl diffuser to ensure uniform illumination without hot spots on highly translucent stained glass applications. Sold to religious institutions, restoration projects, and architectural customers.
• Illuminated LED Flooring 6mm thin illuminated LED floor panels rated to withstand the weight of people, display stands, vehicles, and heavy materials. Used for trade show flooring and permanent installations in museums, lobbies, and logo displays. Sold to trade show exhibitors, corporate event organizers, and architectural customers.
• CPD Flex Sheet (LED Light Paper) Ultra-thin 1mm flexible LED light sheet using Epistar SMD2835 LED chips with 108Lm/W efficiency and CRI >80. Cuttable and spliceable to fit custom sizes for flat or curved applications. Sold for curved surface backlighting and tight-space installations.
• Fabric LED Light Box Tension fabric display system using stretchable fabric over LED-lit frames for seamless graphic displays in retail environments. Custom sizes available. Sold to retail brands and visual merchandising customers.
• LED Snap Frame Snap-open frame displays with LED illumination enabling easy graphic changes. Available in custom sizes with double-sided options. Sold to retail and signage customers requiring frequently updated illuminated graphics.
• Curved Column LED Light Boxes Stainless steel framed curved LED light boxes designed to wrap around columns and curved surfaces. Custom shape and size options for column wrap applications. Sold to architectural and interior design customers.
• LED Lattice Backlighting System Cost-effective LED backlighting system for sign boxes featuring 1W/chip modules with a 170-degree diffuser lens preventing hot spots. Available in single and double-sided configurations with IP20 or IP65 waterproof options. Luminous efficacy of 100–110 lm/W and lifespan exceeding 50,000 hours. Sold to signage manufacturers and sign fabricators.
• Custom LED Signs 10mm thick custom LED signs with silk screen printed logos, using transparent acrylic material for a crystal clear lighting effect. Available in various shapes (rectangle, round, heart, triangle, custom) and mounting options (wall-mounted, hanging, desktop, standing). Low power consumption with 75,000+ hour lifespan. Sold to retail brands, hospitality operators, and signage customers.
• Custom LED Channel Letters Custom-shaped LED channel letters from A–Z using 25mm/30mm acrylic sheets with UL listed LED modules. Indoor use with DC12V operating power and over 75,000 hours average lifetime. Custom colors and multi-mode light-emitting options available. Sold to retail brands, hospitality, and signage customers.
• CPD Wire Hanging LED Panel Wire-suspended LED light fixtures with a stainless steel frame available in black or white. 1.5 inch thickness, input voltage of 12V or 24V, minimum size 12" x 12", maximum size 24" x 72". Available in RGB, white, or custom colors. Dry location only. Sold for ceiling-hung decorative and architectural lighting applications.
• CeeLite Flat Flexible Light Panels 1mm ultra-thin flat and flexible light panels using LEC (Light Emitting Capacitor) phosphor technology with phosphor sandwiched between electrodes. Powered by inverters converting AC/DC to required voltage. Power density 0.05mA/cm² at 100V 400Hz, no heat generation, and flexible power options including battery (AA, AAA, 9V). Weight approximately 1.5 lbs per square foot. Sold for museum conservation, advertising, and tight-space curved surface applications.
• CPD Acrylic Tile 2.5–10mm acrylic (PMMA) tiles with high impact resistance and light transmission, weather and water resistant with fire retarding properties. Used together with CPD Lite Tiles for internal and external decoration including wall panels, floor tiles, stairs, countertops, and vanities. Sizes up to 1200x2400mm with various edge styles (bull nose, ogee, bevel, eased, polished). Sold to stone fabricators, architects, and interior designers.
• Flexible LED Strip UL listed flexible LED strip with consistent color quality matching CPD Lite Tiles. Available in 5m rolls with 3 LEDs per group. 10.8W per meter, color temperatures 2700–3200K, 4000–5000K, 6000–6500K. PCB width 4–10mm, 30/60/72/90/120 LEDs per meter. Operating temperature -30C to +40C. Sold as a standalone accessory for installation alongside CPD panels.
• Custom LED Light Bar Rigid aluminum extrusion LED light bars with excellent heat sink properties. Custom sizes up to 8 feet, low profile design, high CRI available. 1W per chip, color temperatures 2700–3200K, 4000–5000K, 6000–6500K. Shock and vibration proof with 70,000+ hour lifespan. Anodized frame in silver or black. Sold as a standalone accessory for architectural and display lighting.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED light panels cover 100% of the illuminated area uniformly, versus LED strips which cover only approximately 5% of the area needed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SloanLED: Specialty LED lighting and signage module manufacturer serving channel letter, sign box, and architectural applications. Comparable to CPD's LED Lattice, channel letters, and outdoor signage product lines in the commercial sign and architectural illumination market.
• Principal LED: LED signage and architectural lighting manufacturer offering custom modules, light sheets, and sign-box illumination. Overlaps with CPD's LED light panel and backlighting business for retail and architectural customers.
• Flexfire LEDs: Manufacturer and distributor of ultra-bright LED strip lighting and related drivers/controllers. Competes with CPD's flexible LED strip and lightweight panel accessories in the architectural and design-build lighting channel.
• Elemental LED: Custom LED lighting solutions provider offering LED strip, linear, and panel products through both direct and channel sales. Comparable to CPD's flexible LED strip, light bar, and panel accessories; addresses similar B2B custom and DIY markets.
• WAC Lighting: Manufacturer of architectural, recessed, track, and decorative LED lighting for residential and commercial applications. Comparable to CPD in custom-shaped decorative and architectural LED illumination sold through the design/specify channel.
• Cooledge Lighting: Manufacturer of flexible LED light sheets and large-format illumination systems for architectural and signage applications. Directly comparable to CPD's CPD Flex Sheet and CPD Lite Tile product lines; both compete on delivering uniform illumination across large surfaces.
• Acclaim Lighting: Architectural and entertainment LED lighting manufacturer producing linear, flexible, and custom illumination products for commercial and stage environments. Comparable to CPD's specialty and architectural custom LED lighting offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building management solutions company offering commercial, industrial, and architectural LED fixtures at scale. Represents the broad incumbent competitive set whose standardized panels compete against CPD's custom offering.
• GE Current, a Daintree company: Commercial and industrial LED lighting and controls company offering fixtures, panels, and networked lighting solutions. Competes with CPD in the commercial and institutional lighting fixture market.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader (Philips, ColorKinetics, etc.) offering commercial LED fixtures, controls, and specialty lighting. Provides the scale and pricing pressure that CPD's custom model has to differentiate against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CPDLighting
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Compliance3 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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