What HEP Tech does

HEP Tech (三一東林科技股份有限公司, TWSE: 3609) is a Taiwan-listed diversified technology group headquartered in Taichung, founded in 2002, with 501–1,000 employees. The company operates three principal business segments. The Electronic Technology segment manufactures LED drivers — constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) configurations, dimming and non-dimming variants, wireless smart drivers (LADC45W1050N-T2CH + WBDA), track light drivers, outdoor drivers, and wireless control modules — plus ballasts (electronic, HID/HPS, UV) and emergency lighting equipment. The Automotive Technology segment holds exclusive Taiwan and/or China distributorship rights for premium and luxury brands including BRABUS, MORGAN Motor, ABT, NOVITEC, STARTECH, VOSSEN, HOFELE, KLASSEN, RACECHIP, Lorinser, and Danish e-bike brand MATE.BIKE, distributing via company-operated CUBEE.IS showrooms in Taipei and Shanghai Pudong. The Track Lighting Systems segment sells CUBEE.IS-branded spotlights, pendant lights, UVC sterilization track lights, accessories, and a proprietary mobius smart control system.

The company makes money through B2B hardware sales of LED components to commercial lighting distributors and installers (quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts possible) and through automotive brand distribution (exclusive agency economics plus showroom retail). A newer revenue stream is AI-enabled automotive services via the Taichung Tanzi AI Automatic Car Wash and Coating Park, opened June 14, 2026, positioning HEP as a Taiwan-first AI automotive service operator. The company serves three primary customer segments: commercial lighting specifiers and contractors (primary), wealthy automotive enthusiasts seeking exclusive luxury vehicles and customization (primary), and educational/public-sector institutions via the Classroom Lighting Upgrade Program. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include CitiNova.Inc (三一城智科技) for smart lighting solutions and CUBEE.IS Shanghai (參壹科技) for luxury automotive distribution in mainland China. The company holds ENEC certification and ERP 2021 compliance for its full CV LED driver line. Revenue (likely reported in TWD) was approximately 665M in 2025, recovering from a multi-year contraction, though operating income remained negative and headline net income was supported by non-operating items.

Name

HEP Tech

Legal name

三一東林科技股份有限公司

Website

https://www.hepgroup.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HEP Tech (TWSE: 3609) is a Taiwan-listed diversified technology group manufacturing LED drivers and ballasts, distributing premium automotive brands (BRABUS, MORGAN) in Taiwan/China, and operating an AI-powered car wash facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting and Electrical Components

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• LED driver manufacturing
• Track lighting systems
• Premium automotive distribution
• Emergency lighting equipment
• Electronic ballasts

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sales of LED drivers, ballasts, emergency lighting, and track lighting systems to commercial and residential customers
2. Automotive Brand Distribution: Distribution of premium automotive brands including MORGAN Motors, BRABUS, NOVITEC, STARTECH, VOSSEN, and MATE.BIKE e-bikes in Taiwan and China markets
3. AI Automotive Services: AI-powered automated car wash and coating services through the Taichung Tanzi facility

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HEP Tech manufactures and sells LED drivers (constant current and constant voltage, dimming and non-dimming, wireless smart, track light, outdoor), electronic ballasts, and emergency lighting equipment for commercial and industrial applications. The company also designs and distributes modular track lighting systems under the CUBEE.IS brand, and holds exclusive distribution rights for premium automotive brands including MORGAN Motors, BRABUS, NOVITEC, STARTECH, ABT, VOSSEN, MATE.BIKE, and others in Taiwan and mainland China markets.

Product overview

HEP Tech (三一東林科技) is a diversified technology company operating across three main business segments: (1) Electronic Technology — LED drivers (constant current/constant voltage, dimming/non-dimming, wireless smart, track light, outdoor), ballasts, and emergency lighting; (2) Automotive Technology — distribution of premium automotive brands including BRABUS, MORGAN Motor, ABT, NOVITEC, STARTECH, VOSSEN, HOFELE, KLASSEN, RACECHIP, Lorinser, and MATE.BIKE electric bicycles; and (3) Track Lighting Systems — CUBEE.IS branded track lighting products including spotlights (TS-A1000), pendant lights (TS-B1013), UVC sterilization track lights (TS-C1000), accessories, and mobius smart control systems. The company also operates an AI-enabled automated car wash and coating facility as part of its automotive business expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CitiNova.Inc (三一城智科技): Smart lighting technology brand focusing on AI and advanced lighting solutions
• CUBEE.IS (叁壹科技)

Products and services

• LED Drivers Complete LED driver product line including constant current/voltage drivers with dimming and non-dimming options, wireless smart drivers, track light drivers, outdoor drivers, downlight drivers, and supporting wireless control modules. Products are ENEC-certified and 2021 ERP-compliant, designed for lighting fixture manufacturers, electrical contractors, and commercial installers serving cabinet, wall panel, track, recessed, and outdoor lighting applications worldwide.
• Electronic Ballasts Electronic ballasts including electronic-type ballasts, HID/HPS electronic ballasts, and UV ballasts used in commercial and industrial lighting systems requiring stable current regulation.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting equipment designed to provide backup illumination during power outages for commercial buildings, public facilities, and safety-regulated installations.
• Track Lighting Systems (CUBEE.IS brand) Modular track lighting systems sold under the CUBEE.IS brand, including dimmable spotlights (12W TS-A1000), RGB pendant lights (9W/12W TS-B1013), UVC sterilization track lights (TS-C1000), track group accessories, wireless WiFi smart bubble lights, the mobius remote controller, and APP-based smart lighting control for commercial and residential interiors.
• MORGAN Motor Distribution Exclusive distribution of MORGAN Motor handcrafted British sports cars including the SUPER3, PlusFour, and PlusSix models in Taiwan and mainland China markets, with dedicated CUBEE.IS showrooms in Taipei and Shanghai Pudong.
• BRABUS Distribution Exclusive Taiwan distribution of BRABUS German luxury automotive customization products, including WIDESTAR body kits for G-Class, INVICTO armored vehicle packages, and limited-edition Rocket 900 models.
• AI Automated Car Wash and Coating Service AI-powered automated car wash and coating facility located in Taichung Tanzi District, providing direct-to-consumer automated vehicle cleaning and protective coating services using AI systems for autonomous operation.
• MATE.BIKE Electric Bicycle Distribution Distribution of MATE.BIKE Danish folding electric bicycles, including the MATE X model, serving eco-friendly urban mobility consumers in the Taiwan market.
• Premium Automotive Brand Distribution Portfolio Distribution of premium European automotive aftermarket brands in Taiwan, including ABT (Audi/VW Group specialist), NOVITEC (Ferrari/Lamborghini tuning), STARTECH (Range Rover and Tesla Model 3 upgrade packages), VOSSEN (US luxury wheels), HOFELE (Mercedes specialist), KLASSEN (armored vehicle customization), RACECHIP (performance chip tuning), and Lorinser (Mercedes-Benz tuning).

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LodescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026三一城智科技 (CitiNova.Inc), subsidiary of 三一東林集團, was invited to participate in the Lodes Asia-Pacific Summit - an exclusive event for Asia's top lighting channel partners. This partnership positions HEP Tech as a key player in the premium lighting market in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Morgan Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 October 2023CUBEE.IS serves as the exclusive Taiwan agent for MORGAN Motors, with a showroom opened in Shanghai Pudong New District. The partnership involves selling handcrafted British sports cars including SUPER3, PlusFour, and PlusSix models in Taiwan and China markets.
• BRABUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for BRABUS luxury automotive customization products including WIDESTAR body kits, INVICTO armored vehicles, and Rocket 900 limited editions in Taiwan.
• MATE.BIKEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Danish electric bicycles including MATE X models in Taiwan market.
• NOVITECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of NOVITEC premium automotive aftermarket products in Taiwan.
• STARTECHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of STARTECH automotive customization products including Model 3 upgrade packages in Taiwan.
• VOSSENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of VOSSEN luxury wheels and automotive accessories in Taiwan.
• ELIZ GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with ELIZ Group (艾立思軟裝集團) for high-end interior design and space staging at MORGAN Gentleman Day events, combining British luxury automotive with premium interior design aesthetics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mean Well Enterprises: One of the world's largest standard power supply and LED driver manufacturers, headquartered in Taiwan. Directly comparable to HEP's LED driver business across CC/CV drivers and dimming variants, though at materially larger scale and broader product scope.
• Delta Electronics: Taiwan-based global power and thermal management giant with a significant LED driver and lighting electronics business. Overlaps with HEP's LED driver portfolio at the upper end of the power range and competes for OEM lighting sockets.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering complete luminaires, drivers and connected lighting systems under Philips, Color Kinetics and other brands. Adjacent competitor where HEP's drivers and CUBEE.IS track lighting fixtures enter commercial specification projects.
• Osram (ams OSRAM): German-headquartered lighting and optoelectronics incumbent with LED drivers, modules and complete luminaires. Comparable technology stack and ENEC/ERP compliance position; competes with HEP across European and Asian OEM channels.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting group (Thorn, Zumtobel, Tridonic) providing luminaires and lighting management. Comparable at the finished-fixture level where HEP's CUBEE.IS track lighting competes in commercial fit-outs.

Direct peers

• Inventronics (Hangzhou Inventronics): China-based LED driver manufacturer with strong presence in commercial, outdoor and horticultural lighting drivers. Closest direct competitor to HEP's core CC/CV/dimming LED driver portfolio, including ENEC-certified models for European markets.
• Tridonic (Zumtobel Group): Austrian manufacturer of LED drivers, modules and lighting controls, with deep European channel reach and DALI/1-10V dimming expertise. Competes with HEP's wireless smart drivers and CC/CV dimming portfolio in European specification projects.
• ERP Power: US-based designer of small, efficient LED drivers for architectural and track lighting applications. Directly comparable to HEP's compact CV/CC drivers used in track lights, downlights and accent fixtures.
• Fulham Co. US manufacturer of LED drivers, emergency lighting and ballasts. Overlaps with HEP's emergency lighting and electronic ballast lines, as well as part of the driver portfolio for commercial/residential channels.

Emerging players

• Helvar: Finnish specialist in LED drivers and lighting controls (DALI, Casambi). Comparable to HEP's wireless smart driver and dimming control strategy in European specification-grade commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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