What Unitop does

Unitop (China) Co., Limited is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of LED flexible strips and LED neon flex products, founded in 2005. The company specializes in COB LED strips reaching up to 120 lumens per watt, 230V high-voltage driverless strips, 180lm/W high-density strips using dual-chip SMD2835 LEDs, and LED neon flex variants including Top Bend, Side Bend, 3D, and 360-degree configurations. Products span IP20 indoor through IP68 waterproof ratings and voltages from 12V to 230V, serving applications in architectural lighting, signage, marine lighting, food display, and circadian/tunable white installations.

The company's underlying technology centers on Chip-on-Board encapsulation, high-speed SMT mounting, and automated production executed across 30+ high-speed encapsulation lines and 15 mounting and welding lines. Manufacturing capacity is anchored by a 10,000 square meter dedicated LED strip factory in Shenzhen plus three additional plants for LED high bay, downlight, and tube products, with combined monthly LED strip capacity of up to 1 million meters. Unitop holds 100+ patents and maintains certifications including ISO9001, CE, RoHS, UL, ETL, SAA, TUV, LM-80, VDE, cUL, UKCA, FCC, PSE, KC, and SGS, alongside design awards from Red Dot, IF, IDEA, and Golden Pin.

Unitop operates a direct B2B sales model serving 300+ lighting importers, distributors, and project contractors across 50+ countries, supported by a 14-language localized website and an exclusive country partner and distribution agent program. Pricing is quote-based with a 500-meter minimum order quantity for OEM/ODM custom runs; payment terms are T/T in advance or irrevocable L/C at sight. Revenue is generated through standard LED strip and neon flex sales, custom OEM/ODM services (with 1,000+ unique designs delivered to date), and a one-stop sourcing service for buyers consolidating LED and non-LED purchases from China. Tom Woo serves as Sales Manager and primary contact.

Name

Unitop

Legal name

Unitop (China) Co., Limited

Website

https://unitopledstrip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Unitop (China) Co., Limited is a Shenzhen-based B2B manufacturer of LED flexible strips and LED neon flex, founded in 2005. The company serves global lighting importers, distributors, and project contractors through direct sales, OEM/ODM customization, and an exclusive country partner program, exporting to more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• LED flexible strips
• LED neon flex
• OEM LED lighting
• Commercial lighting manufacturer
• COB LED technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Flexible Strip Sales: Direct B2B sales of LED flexible strips including COB LED strips, high density LED strips, high efficiency LED strips, constant current LED strips, 230V high voltage LED strips, and various specialized series.
2. LED Neon Flex Sales: Sales of LED Neon Flex products including Top Bend, Side Bend, 3D, and 360° LED Neon Flex variants in various sizes and IP ratings.
3. OEM/ODM Services: Custom LED strip light solutions, design and production of new products, logo printing on products and packaging. Over 1000 unique designs developed for customers.
4. One-Stop Solution Services: Assistance with purchasing LED strip products and other LED lighting and non-LED products from China with quality control and consolidated shipment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Unitop designs, manufactures, and exports LED flexible strips and LED neon flex products from its 10,000 sqm Shenzhen factory, serving global importers, distributors, lighting project contractors, and brand customers with OEM/ODM customization. The portfolio spans COB strips, 230V high-voltage strips, high-density strips at 180lm/W, constant-current strips, specialty series (2835, 2216, 2110, classical, multi-color, S-shape, mini-cuttable, side-emitting, ultra-narrow, CCT/DTW, high CRI, food lighting), and four neon flex bending types (Top, Side, 3D, 360°), backed by 30+ automatic encapsulation lines, 100+ patents, and global certifications.

Product overview

Unitop is a China-based LED lighting manufacturer founded in 2005, specializing in LED Flexible Strips and LED Neon Flex products. The company offers two primary product categories: LED Flexible Strips (including COB LED Strip, 230V High Voltage Strip, High Density Strip at 180lm/W, High Efficiency Series, Constant Current Series, and specialized series such as 2835/2216/2110 Top Series, Classical, Multi-color, S-Shape, Mini-cuttable, Side-emitting, Ultra-narrow, CCT & DTW, High CRI, and Food Lighting Series) and LED Neon Flex (including Top Bend, Side Bend, 3D, and 360° variants). The product portfolio spans from standard IP20 indoor strips to IP68 waterproof ratings, with voltages ranging from 12V to 230V. Unitop provides comprehensive OEM/ODM customization services with over 1000 custom designs developed, and also offers aluminum mounting profiles as accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COB LED Strip Chip on Board LED strips providing spot-free, uniform lighting with high energy efficiency up to 120lm/W, available in Basic, Popular, High Efficiency, High Wattage, Ultra Thin, RGB, RGBW, and Tunable White variants. Designed for global importers, distributors, and lighting project buyers who need seamless, dot-free illumination with long lifetime.
• 230V High Voltage LED Strip Driverless high-voltage LED strips powered directly by AC230V without an external LED driver, with IP66 waterproof rating, 50M super long reel length, and built-in fuse protection per LED group. Targets project contractors and distributors needing long-reel, easy-to-install runs.
• High Density LED Strip (180lm/W) Ultra-bright LED strips achieving up to 180lm/W efficacy using SMD2835 dual-chip LEDs, with LED densities from 80 to 224 LEDs/m, IP20 to IP68 ratings, 5-year warranty, and UKCA certification. Suited for energy-conscious commercial and architectural projects.
• High Efficiency LED Flexible Strip High-efficiency LED flexible strips exceeding 150lm/W, using SMD2835 LEDs with multiple CCT options (2700K–6000K), CRI up to 98Ra, and IP20 to IP68 ratings. Targets lighting buyers needing energy-efficient general illumination strips.
• Constant Current LED Strip Constant current LED strips with built-in IC technology that maintains consistent brightness across long runs without drop-off, available in super-long series up to 50m per reel. Designed for installations requiring uniform light output over extended distances.
• 2835 Top LED Series LED strips using 2835 SMD LEDs in a top-emitting configuration, part of Unitop's flexible LED strip family for standard and commercial lighting applications.
• 2216 Top LED Series Ultra-narrow LED strips using 2216 SMD LEDs with top-emitting configuration, suited for compact and tight-space installations.
• 2110 Top LED Series Miniature-format LED strips using 2110 SMD LEDs for ultra-compact, high-density installations where space is limited.
• Classical LED Strip Series Traditional standard LED flexible strips representing Unitop's foundational product line for general illumination.
• Multi-color LED Strip Series RGB and multi-color LED strips enabling dynamic color-changing effects for decorative and accent lighting applications.
• S-Shape LED Strip Series Flexible LED strips with S-shaped circuit design for enhanced flexibility in curved installations and non-linear layouts.
• Mini-cuttable LED Strip Series LED strips with shorter cutting intervals enabling fine-grained installation customization and precise length adjustment on site.
• Side-emitting LED Strip Series LED strips with side-view light emission for edge lighting, signage, and recessed applications where direct forward emission is not suitable.
• Ultra-narrow LED Strip Series Extremely narrow LED strips for tight-space installations, slim profiles, and compact lighting channels.
• CCT & DTW LED Strip Series Tunable white LED strips offering adjustable color temperature (CCT) and daylight-to-warm (DTW) transitions for circadian and human-centric lighting applications.
• High CRI LED Strip Series LED strips with color rendering index exceeding 90Ra for accurate color reproduction in retail, museum, photography, and other color-critical applications.
• Food Lighting LED Strip Series Specialized LED strips optimized for food display and refrigeration lighting, meeting food industry requirements for color and spectral output.
• Top Bend LED Neon Flex Silicone neon flex lighting with top-bending capability, IP68 rated, 24V operation, suited for architectural accent lighting and signage applications.
• Side Bend LED Neon Flex Silicone neon flex lighting with side-bending configuration for horizontal curves and perimeter lighting applications.
• 3D LED Neon Flex Three-dimensional bendable LED neon flex (1616 IP67 24V 8W) for volumetric lighting effects and creative installations.
• 360° LED Neon Flex Full 360-degree light emission LED neon flex providing omnidirectional illumination for round-the-clock visibility applications.
• Aluminum Profiles for LED Strips Extruded aluminum mounting profiles in various dimensions (0809 through 5635 series) for heat dissipation and aesthetic installation of LED strips including COB variants.
• OEM & ODM Custom Manufacturing Services Custom design and manufacturing services for LED lighting products covering PCB dimensions, LED density, color temperature, CRI, waterproof ratings, voltage, branding (logo printing on product and packaging), and bespoke specifications. Unitop has developed over 1,000 unique product designs for global brand customers and project buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 hours lifetime for COB LED strips with 90+ CRI
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mo-Energy Handels GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term customer partner for LED lighting products serving Austria and Germany markets. Collaborated on multiple lighting projects with zero quality issues. Relationship spanning several years with exceptional customer service experience.
• Sydjydsk Import A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish LED lighting importer purchasing LED flexible strips, LED rigid strips, and other LED products. Values quality and service over lowest price, finding Unitop most cost-effective in the long run.
• JLEDs LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnership spanning 17 years purchasing LED flexible strips. Known for reliable delivery times and consistent quality, enabling easy business operations.
• Cantalupi Lighting S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian lighting solutions company. Supplied LED flexible strips and LED neon flex for marine ship projects in Italy. Met at Lighting Fair in China in 2006 and developed strong business relationship.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Super Bright LEDs: Large US-based online retailer and manufacturer of LED strip lights, modules, and accessories. Overlaps directly with Unitop's flexible strip and module offerings.
• Diode LED: US manufacturer of LED lighting solutions including strip, linear, and neon flex products. Comparable product portfolio and B2B/specifier channel.
• Elemental LED: US LED lighting manufacturer and distributor specializing in LED strip lights, channels, and drivers. Directly comparable product mix and B2B distribution model.
• Signcomplex: China-based LED strip and neon flex manufacturer with Shenzhen operations and global export focus. Closest direct competitor given similar geography, product range, and OEM/OEM-export orientation.
• Hitlights: US-based LED strip light specialist serving contractors, retailers, and OEMs with flexible strips and neon flex. Directly comparable in product category, B2B channel model, and OEM/private-label capabilities.
• JESCO Lighting Group: US specialty lighting manufacturer with a strong linear LED and neon flex offering for architectural and commercial applications. Comparable in product category and OEM/custom manufacturing capability.
• Flexfire LEDs: California-based LED strip manufacturer focused on premium residential and commercial LED strips and linear fixtures. Competes head-on in the high-quality flexible strip niche with similar OEM and direct-to-customer motions.

Broad incumbents

• LEDVANCE: Major global lighting company (formerly Osram Sylvania) with LED strips in a broad portfolio across multiple regions. Overlaps with Unitop in commercial/industrial LED strip segments but does not specialize in the niche.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting incumbent offering LED strips and linear lighting as part of a much broader commercial and residential portfolio. Competes with Unitop in some specification channels but with substantially wider scope and brand.

Regional players

• Opple Lighting: Major Chinese LED lighting manufacturer primarily serving the domestic China and Asia markets. Overlaps with Unitop in LED strips, panels, and lamps but competes in a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/unitopledstrip
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitopledstrip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitopchina
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitopledstrip

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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