What Empyrean Lighting does

Empyrean Lighting is an Australian designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialty LED luminaires, headquartered in Birtinya, Queensland and founded in 2009 by Kevin Day. Its portfolio spans more than 15,000 SKUs across seven product series, anchored by the proprietary Andromeda Ceramic LED line — launched in 2011 and grown to over 9,000 variants — alongside Corona panels, Vega downlights, Nebula linear luminaires, Polaris DC lights, Strata retrofit fixtures, and Cyllene oyster lights. Specialized offerings include AS/NZS 1680.2.5:1997-compliant cyanosis medical panels (COI 2.0), IP66-rated harsh-environment luminaires with 50,000-60,000+ hour lifespans, and custom solutions for aquariums, horticulture, and hazardous locations. Control integration covers ZigBee wireless, DALI, DMX512, motion sensors, and BMS integration via Systemax.

The company's business model combines hardware sales of LED fixtures with bespoke luminaire design and manufacturing services, plus in-house lighting design consultation. Pricing is quote-based via enquiry forms and direct phone contact, typically delivered under multi-year contracts with customers including government councils (Waverley, Sunshine Coast, Noosa), hospitals (Buderim, Wesley, Robina), industrial operators (James Hardie, Aurizon, Visy, Glencore), sports venues (Sunshine Coast Lightning, USC Stadium), and international projects in Singapore, China, Taiwan and Europe; distribution outside Australia runs through Prolux Lighting in Canada.

Go-to-market is predominantly direct enterprise and government sales supported by project case studies, trade publication coverage, and a multi-channel digital presence, with channel partners used selectively for international reach. Quantified customer outcomes — 50-70% electricity savings versus traditional lighting, 65% power reduction at USC Stadium, 70+ tonnes of CO2 avoided at Bondi, and over $55k annual savings at Wesley Hospital carpark — are central to its specification-led selling motion.

Name

Empyrean Lighting

Legal name

Empyrean Lighting

Website

https://empyreanlighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empyrean Lighting is an Australian designer and manufacturer of specialty LED luminaires serving government, healthcare, industrial, sports and mining clients via proprietary Andromeda ceramic LED technology and custom luminaire design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial LED Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

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), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• LED lighting manufacturing
• Commercial luminaires supply
• Custom LED design services
• Industrial LED solutions
• Intelligent lighting controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of LED luminaires and fixtures including Andromeda series, Corona panels, Vega downlights, Nebula linear lights, and Polaris high bay lights. Products sold for industrial, commercial, sports, healthcare, and residential applications.
2. Custom Luminaire Design & Manufacturing: Bespoke luminaire design and manufacturing services for unique lighting requirements, including custom aquarium lighting, medical lighting, and specialized industrial applications.
3. Lighting Design Services: In-house lighting design expertise integrated with intelligent control solutions for superior performance, efficiency, and adaptability across projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Empyrean Lighting designs, manufactures, and supplies more than 15,000 LED lighting products across seven proprietary series (Andromeda Ceramic LED, Corona Panels, Vega Downlights, Nebula Linear/RGB, Polaris DC, Strata Retrofit, and Cyllene), supported by in-house custom luminaire design and lighting design services. Offerings span general commercial illumination, industrial/hazardous-location lighting, sports stadium floodlighting, medical cyanosis-compliant panels, horticultural grow lights, and custom aquarium LED systems. The company integrates intelligent wireless (ZigBee), DALI, and DMX512 control systems, and serves enterprise, government, and industrial customers through direct sales, channel partners, and direct international project delivery.

Product overview

Empyrean Lighting offers over 15,000 ultra high-quality LED lighting products across 7 distinct product ranges. The core portfolio centers on the Andromeda Series (ceramic-based LED luminaires for high/low bay, flood, linear, pole mount, park, and high mast applications), Corona LED Panels (backlit, standard, and up/down variants for commercial interiors), Vega LED Downlights, Polaris DC LED lights, Nebula Linear LED Series (including RGB wall washers with DMX512 control), and Strata LED Retrofit Fixtures. The company provides specialized solutions including cyanosis-compliant medical LED panels, horticultural grow lights, and custom aquarium lighting. Key technology offerings include intelligent wireless control (ZigBee), DALI and DMX512 integration, motion sensor technology, and Pixel Rail Technology. The Andromeda series accounts for over 9,000 individual product varieties and is recognized as setting benchmarks in LED performance and customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andromeda: Flagship LED luminaire series including flood lights, high/low bay, park lights, pole mount, linear, wall pack, and custom variants. Over 9,000 individual product variations.
• Corona
• Vega
• Nebula
• Polaris
• Strata
• Cyllene
• Pixel Rail Technology
• Grow Lights
• Cyanosis Compliance

Products and services

• Andromeda Ceramic LED Series Flagship proprietary ceramic-based LED luminaire range with over 9,000 variants for high/low bay, flood, linear, pole mount, park, and high mast applications in harsh industrial, sporting, and outdoor environments.
• Corona LED Panel Lights LED panel lighting for indoor commercial and healthcare applications, available in standard, backlit, and up/down configurations providing uniform illumination.
• Nebula LED Series Rugged IP66-rated linear LED luminaires for wall washing, aquariums, mine sites, and large machinery, supporting DMX512 and DALI control systems with RGB color options.
• Vega LED Downlights LED downlight fixtures for recessed ceiling installations in commercial and office spaces.
• Polaris DC LED Lights DC-powered LED luminaires including UFO high bay variants, designed for battery or solar-connected installations in industrial applications.
• Strata LED Retrofit Fixture LED retrofit fixture designed to replace existing traditional lighting with minimal modification, supporting greenfield and retrofit projects.
• Andromeda Hazloc LED Series Hazardous location LED luminaires designed for explosive atmospheres and potentially flammable industrial environments, extending the Andromeda Ceramic platform.
• Cyanosis Compliance LED Panels Hospital-grade LED panels rated at 2.0 on the Cyanosis Observation Index (COI) and compliant with AS/NZS 1680.2.5:1997 for medical imaging departments and clinical assessment environments.
• Empyrean Grow Lights Horticultural LED lighting solutions for indoor plant growth, controlled environment agriculture, and algae cultivation applications.
• Custom Aquarium LED Lighting Bespoke LED lighting systems for aquarium and marine environments with diurnal cycle replication for animal welfare, including deployments at SEA Life Sydney and Resorts World Sentosa (Singapore).
• Pixel Rail Technology Pixel-level addressable LED rail technology enabling dynamic lighting effects and programmable illumination patterns for specialised applications.
• Lighting Design Services In-house lighting design expertise integrated with intelligent control solutions, providing project specification, IES files, schematics, and application support for commercial, industrial, sports, healthcare, and specialty projects.
• Custom Luminaire Design and Manufacturing Bespoke luminaire design and manufacturing service for unique lighting requirements, including custom aquarium lighting, medical lighting, industrial harsh-environment luminaires, and specialised projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% reduction in power use at USC Stadium with $20,808 annual combined power and maintenance savings and 2.8 year simple ROI
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prolux LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2016Official Canadian agent for Empyrean Lighting's revolutionary LED products. Award-winning partnership bringing Empyrean's products to the Canadian market through established distribution channels.
• Creative LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for custom aquarium lighting control system at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Creative Lighting supplied state-of-the-art control technology that integrates with Empyrean's Andromeda and Nebula luminaires for diurnal cycle replication.
• EcosaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Ecosave and Waverley Council on the Bondi Beach LED makeover project. Ecosave proposed Empyrean's Andromeda series as part of energy retrofit program.
• Cleantech Industries Sunshine CoastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntroduced to Lend Lease team through connections with Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast, leading to opportunities to specify products for hospital projects.
• MakMax AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for undercover bowling green projects. MakMax designs and installs custom fabric shade structures while Empyrean provides Andromeda LED Park luminaires. Projects include Playford Bowls, Moamma Bowls, Club Sapphire, Salisbury Bowls, and City of Geelong Bowls Club.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dialight: UK/US-listed specialist in industrial LED lighting for hazardous locations, mining, transportation, and harsh environments. Highly comparable to Empyrean's Andromeda Hazloc, Andromeda High Mast, and industrial harsh-environment product positioning, with overlapping mining and rail customer segments.
• Pierlite Australia: Australian industrial and commercial lighting manufacturer with strong domestic presence in commercial, industrial, road, and area lighting. Direct competitor to Empyrean in the Australian market with overlapping industrial, parking, outdoor, and retrofit product categories.
• Brightgreen: Australian designer and manufacturer of premium residential and commercial LED lighting. Direct Australian peer to Empyrean in the specialty LED manufacturer space with comparable emphasis on design quality, custom products, and Australian manufacturing for the local market.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian architectural and commercial lighting group with Thorn and Zumtobel brands serving offices, sports, retail, and industrial applications. Comparable as an incumbent covering similar stadium, commercial, and industrial verticals with intelligent lighting controls (LITECOM).
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish premium lighting group offering indoor, outdoor, and industrial LED solutions with strong European presence. Comparable as an incumbent with similar project-based commercial, sports, and architectural lighting applications across multiple geographies.
• Cree Lighting (Wolfspeed spinoff): LED lighting specialist offering commercial and industrial luminaires with strong LED component heritage. Comparable as an incumbent in commercial/industrial LED fixtures with focus on energy efficiency, though at larger scale than Empyrean's specialty niche.
• Signify (formerly Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering LED luminaires, connected lighting (Interact), and specialty products across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and sports applications. Comparable to Empyrean as a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial/commercial LED product lines and intelligent control systems, but at vastly larger scale.
• ams-OSRAM: German-headquartered optoelectronic semiconductor and lighting company producing LEDs, automotive lighting, and specialty illumination. Comparable as an incumbent covering similar industrial, architectural, and specialty applications with proprietary LED component and luminaire capabilities.
• Hubbell Lighting: US industrial and commercial lighting manufacturer offering LED fixtures for harsh environments, area lighting, and sports. Comparable across Empyrean's industrial, outdoor area, and high-mast product categories, particularly relevant for mining and rail applications.
• Acuity Brands: US-based North American market leader in LED lighting and lighting controls with Lithonia, Holophane, and Gotham brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent in commercial, industrial, and outdoor area lighting with integrated controls - direct overlap with Empyrean's Andromeda commercial and outdoor ranges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmpyreanLight
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0RRk2cTvrAznWc3W0YcJjw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpyreanLightingLED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/747624?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1397185736144%2Ctas%3Aempyrean%20lighting%2Cidx%3A1-1-1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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