Panlux
Panlux is a Czech manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1998, of LED lighting fixtures, light sources, sensors, and control systems for residential, office, industrial, and outdoor use, selling primarily through electrical wholesalers and building-materials chains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersTeplice, Czechia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Panlux does
Panlux is a privately held Czech lighting manufacturer and distributor founded in 1998, headquartered in Teplice with a branch office in Slovakia. The company produces a broad catalog of LED luminaires and light sources organized across application segments: residential (PLAFONIERA TRIPLEX, ZEUS, OLGA), office and commercial (LINEAR LED, LED PANEL THIN, DOWNLIGHT), industrial (MODULAR reflectors, GALEON FLEXI, ORAVA IP66, MANDRAVA), garden and outdoor (NATURA, BELLA, COSTA, SOFIA SOLAR), emergency (CARPO, EUROPA, FENIX), and specialty smart products (LORD EVO gesture-control desk lamp, MASTER wireless-charging lamp, ROBIN RGB desk lamp). The portfolio also includes LED strips, drivers, sensors, motion detectors, and wireless doorbells; exclusive distribution rights cover LEDMED and ZEMPER branded products.
The company's go-to-market is distribution-led: products reach end users through all major electrical wholesalers (SONEPAR, ELFETEX, ELIMA, ELIHER, ELKOV, EMAS, ARGOS and approximately 20 additional regional partners) and building-materials chains (DEK, UNI HOBODY), supplemented by an own B2B e-commerce store (shop.panlux.cz) and a consumer-facing site (panluxlounge.cz). Panlux monetizes primarily through hardware sales of its own-brand and distributed-brand fixtures, plus a secondary stream from exclusive distribution agreements. Free lighting design consultation and project-specific sourcing are emphasized as service differentiators.
Geographically, Panlux serves the Czech Republic and Slovakia primarily, with occasional project work further afield (a Hilton Costabella hotel project in Croatia is referenced). The company claims "20+ years of tradition" and self-describes as "among the leading manufacturers and distributors of lighting fixtures in Europe." Recent product evidence indicates a strategic push into smart-connected lighting via the third-party Tuya Wifi platform (ITAKA ceiling lights, CONTROLLER CLICK controllers), gesture-input and wireless-charging table lamps, and regulated emergency and industrial luminaire lines - pointing to portfolio breadth expansion rather than a single-platform transformation.
Panlux firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Panlux
- Legal name
- PANLUX
- Website
- https://panlux.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Panlux is a Czech manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1998, of LED lighting fixtures, light sources, sensors, and control systems for residential, office, industrial, and outdoor use, selling primarily through electrical wholesalers and building-materials chains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Panlux industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial and Industrial Lighting
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro industry
- Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting SystemsBusiness & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Building Automation, Energy Management & Smart Building ServicesSmart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs)Connected Lighting & Smart Switches RetailSmart Lighting & Dimming Control InstallationHome & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Smart Home Automation Installation & IntegrationOutdoor Lighting & Landscape Lighting RetailConsumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Gardening & Outdoor Living Retail (Patio, Grills, Lawn & Garden)Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home DistributionConsumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Home, Furniture & Home Improvement Distribution
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Where Panlux is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Teplice
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Panlux business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Lighting fixtures and sources sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and distributing LED lighting fixtures, light sources, and accessories. Products include residential, design, garden, office, industrial, and installation lighting. Also includes light sources like halogens, fluorescent tubes, energy-saving bulbs, LED bulbs, and LED drivers.
- Exclusive distribution: Revenue from exclusive distribution of LEDMED and ZEMPER products in their markets
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | B2B wholesale pricing through electrical distributors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Panlux product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Panlux manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of LED lighting fixtures and light sources for residential, design, garden, office, industrial, and installation applications. The offering includes surface-mounted and recessed luminaires, LED panels, downlights, linear fixtures, garden bollards, floodlights, table lamps, emergency exit luminaires, LED strips, drivers, sensors, and smart controllers (with Tuya Wi-Fi integration). The company also serves as the exclusive distributor of LEDMED and ZEMPER branded lighting products in its markets and provides free lighting consultation and calculation services for projects.
Product overview
PANLUX is a Czech lighting manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, ranking among Europe's leading producers and distributors of lighting fixtures. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized by application category: residential (indoor luminaires like PLAFONIERA TRIPLEX, ZEUS, OLGA), office (LINEAR LED, LED PANEL THIN, DOWNLIGHT), industrial (MODULAR reflectors, GALEON FLEXI, ORAVA, MANDRAVA), garden/outdoor (NATURA, BELLA, COSTA, GARD, SOFIA SOLAR, STONE, TRAMONTANA), and specialty (emergency lighting: CARPO, CORDELIA, EUROPA, FENIX, DIANA, TAURUS; smart home: ITAKA with Tuya Wifi, CONTROLLER CLICK). The accessory line includes LED strips, LED drivers, wireless controllers, and components like transformers and motion sensors. PANLUX also exclusively distributes LEDMED and ZEMPER branded products. Smart home integration is achieved through Tuya Wifi platform connectivity, with products like ITAKA ceiling lights and CONTROLLER CLICK series enabling app-based control and automation. Table lamps feature gesture control (LORD EVO) and wireless charging (MASTER, LORD EVO).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Companies that use Panlux
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Panlux technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature1 record
Panlux partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- LEDMEDcorePanlux is the exclusive distributor of LEDMED products, including LED fixtures, panels, spotlights, and LED strips. LEDMED branded products are sold through Panlux's distribution network and e-commerce platforms.
- ZEMPERcorePanlux is the exclusive distributor of ZEMPER products, bringing additional lighting solutions to their product portfolio.
- SONEPARmajorMajor electrical wholesale partner distributing Panlux lighting products to professional installers and contractors.
- DEKmajorBuilding materials retail chain partner for Panlux products serving the Czech construction market.
- UNI HOBBYmajorBuilding/DIY retail chain partner distributing Panlux lighting to end consumers and small contractors.
- ELFETEXminorElectrical wholesale partner; Panlux participates in ELFETEX industry events.
- ELIMAminorElectrical wholesale distribution partner.
- ELIHERminorElectrical wholesale distribution partner.
- ELKOVminorElectrical wholesale distribution partner.
- EMASminorElectrical wholesale distribution partner.
- ARGOSminorElectrical wholesale distribution partner.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Panlux competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting major covering professional indoor, outdoor, and industrial lighting plus smart controls (Thorn, Tridonic). Overlaps with Panlux across commercial and industrial LED segments but at significantly larger scale and brand reach.
- Ledvance: German-headquartered global lighting company (formerly OSRAM) offering LED lamps, luminaires, and smart lighting for residential and professional markets. Directly competes with Panlux in lamps, fixtures, and smart-home lighting through wholesale channels.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Dutch-listed global leader in LED lighting, luminaires, and connected lighting systems (Philips, Interact). Competes with Panlux across residential, professional, and smart lighting categories, with materially larger R&D and channel resources.
- Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed European lighting group (Fagerhult, iGuzzini, LED Linear) active across indoor, outdoor, and architectural lighting. Overlaps with Panlux in commercial, industrial, and design LED luminaires and smart controls.
Direct peers
- Steinel: German lighting and sensor specialist offering outdoor, indoor, and connected lighting with motion and presence sensors. Comparable to Panlux in sensor-equipped outdoor fixtures and smart lighting controls integration.
- Trilux: German family-owned lighting manufacturer specializing in professional indoor, outdoor, and industrial LED solutions plus connected lighting. Highly comparable in product breadth and target customer segments, though larger and more internationally distributed.
- Kanlux: Polish lighting manufacturer and distributor serving CEE and European markets with residential, commercial, and industrial LED fixtures, accessories, and smart lighting. Highly comparable mid-size European OEM with a similar wholesale-led distribution model.
- Nordlux: Danish lighting company designing and distributing indoor, outdoor, and smart lighting across Europe. Comparable mid-tier European OEM with a similar focus on design, residential, and outdoor LED fixtures sold via wholesalers and retailers.
- Glamox: Norwegian-headquartered lighting manufacturer focused on professional indoor, outdoor, and marine lighting with LED and connected solutions. Overlaps with Panlux's commercial and industrial luminaires business.
- EGLO Leuchten: Austrian lighting manufacturer with broad residential, decorative, and outdoor LED fixture portfolio distributed internationally via wholesalers and retail. Comparable mid-tier European OEM competing across many of the same product categories as Panlux.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Panlux social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Panlux leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Panlux funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Panlux M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Panlux
What does Panlux do?
Panlux manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of LED lighting fixtures and light sources for residential, design, garden, office, industrial, and installation applications. The offering includes surface-mounted and recessed luminaires, LED panels, downlights, linear fixtures, garden bollards, floodlights, table lamps, emergency exit luminaires, LED strips, drivers, sensors, and smart controllers (with Tuya Wi-Fi integration). The company also serves as the exclusive distributor of LEDMED and ZEMPER branded lighting products in its markets and provides free lighting consultation and calculation services for projects.
Is Panlux a public or private company?
Panlux is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Panlux founded?
Panlux was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Panlux based?
Panlux is headquartered in Teplice, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does Panlux make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Lighting fixtures and sources sales are the primary driver. The others are exclusive distribution.
Who are Panlux's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Zumtobel Group, Ledvance, Signify (Philips Lighting) and Fagerhult Group. Direct peers are Steinel, Trilux, Kanlux, Nordlux, Glamox and EGLO Leuchten.
Does Panlux have an API?
No public API is recorded for Panlux.
What industry is Panlux in?
Panlux's product category is Commercial and Industrial Lighting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAGAC, Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems, with a secondary code of CRAIAHAF, Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs). Its NAICS code is 3351 and its SIC code is 3640.