Licht Kommunal Digital

What Licht Kommunal Digital does

LKD Licht Kommunal Digital GmbH is an Austrian privately-held lighting solutions specialist headquartered in Henndorf am Wallersee, Salzburg region, operating across five product categories: industrial lighting, public/municipal lighting, project lighting (notably the proprietary T-Bar LED ceiling-integrated system), safety and emergency lighting, and underwater lighting. The company combines distribution partnerships with established European manufacturers — NORKA, WIBRE, Thorlux, ECLATEC, JLC-Tech, and Planet Lighting — with its own T-Bar LED product line and specialized system integration in safety (central battery systems with individual luminaire monitoring compliant with ÖVE/ÖNORM standards) and underwater lighting (IP68 V4A stainless-steel luminaires for pools, thermal baths, and fountains). Its go-to-market is direct sales-led, with a specialized LKD team handling project lifecycles from conception and photometric planning through delivery, installation oversight, and ongoing service and maintenance. Customers include municipalities (Stadt Salzburg), industrial operators (VERBUND, Brandner-Stabauer), hospitality and thermal-bath operators (Eurothermen Bad Ischl, St. Martin Therme & Lodge Frauenkirchen), insurance firms (Wiener Städtische), and transportation and recreation providers (Salzburg AG Lokalbahnen, LINZ AG Parkbad), with documented projects in Austria and Finland.

The business generates revenue through four streams: (1) custom lighting project contracts covering planning, product supply, installation oversight, and maintenance; (2) hardware product sales of luminaires from international manufacturers and own-brand products such as the T-Bar LED system; (3) professional planning and consulting services including light calculations, photometric analysis, and 3D visualization; and (4) ongoing service and maintenance contracts for installed lighting systems. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing, and projects are scoped to customer requirements. Certifications held include ENEC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8002, EN 50171, and EN 60598-2-22. No external investment, funding rounds, or acquisitions are disclosed; the company operates as an independent family business and a member of Austria's Leading Companies (ALC) Salzburg network.

Name

Licht Kommunal Digital

Legal name

LKD Licht Kommunal Digital GmbH

Website

https://lkd.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LKD Licht Kommunal Digital GmbH is an Austrian specialist lighting solutions provider offering planning, product supply, installation oversight, and maintenance across industrial, public, project, safety, and underwater lighting categories for municipal, industrial, and commercial clients in Austria and Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Henndorf Am Wallersee

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Lighting Projects: Full-service lighting solutions from conception to implementation including planning, product supply, installation oversight, and maintenance. Revenue generated through project contracts for municipalities, industrial facilities, and commercial properties.
2. Product Sales: Sale of lighting fixtures including industrial luminaires, public lighting, underwater lights, safety lighting, and T-Bar systems. Products sourced from international manufacturers like NORKA, WIBRE, Thorlux, and ECLATEC.
3. Planning and Consulting Services: Professional lighting planning and conception services including light calculations, photometric analysis, and visualization services for interior, exterior, and safety lighting projects.
4. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance support for installed lighting systems, ensuring long-term functionality and performance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LKD is a family-owned Austrian specialist provider of comprehensive lighting solutions, offering planning, product supply, implementation oversight, and maintenance from a single source. The portfolio spans five categories — industrial, public, underwater, safety, and project (T-BAR) lighting — distributed through partnerships with international manufacturers such as NORKA, WIBRE, Thorlux, ECLATEC, and JLC-Tech.

Product overview

LKD (Licht Kommunal Digital) GmbH is a specialist provider of comprehensive lighting solutions offering planning, implementation, and maintenance services from a single source. The company distributes products from international manufacturers including Thorlux, NORKA, and WIBRE, while also selling own-brand products. The product portfolio centers on five core categories: Industrial Lighting (hall luminaires, high-bay lights, explosion-proof fixtures, pool lighting), Public Lighting (street and area luminaires with ENEC certification), Project Lighting (T-BAR LED integrated ceiling solutions), Safety Lighting (emergency lighting systems, central battery systems, escape signs), and Underwater Lighting (pool and fountain spotlights). Services include lighting concept development, planning and sales, on-time delivery, and ongoing service and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strahlerleuchte COMBOSEAL PLUS High-efficiency circular IP66-compliant LED hall luminaire developed as direct replacement for traditional discharge lamps up to 400W with pendant mounting, available in 171W, 251W, and 326W versions with wide or narrow light distribution. Distributed for industrial facilities, warehouses, and high-bay applications.
• Strahlerleuchte COMBOSEAL LED High-efficiency circular IP66-compliant LED hall luminaire as direct replacement for traditional discharge lamps up to 250W, available in 98W and 137W versions with SmartScan motion detector for heights up to 8m, intended for industrial and warehouse use.
• LED Leuchte KANBY PRO Stylish LED luminaire for quick installation with cable openings at both ends, BESA junction box fixings, and SmartScan control module with presence and daylight sensors, suitable for hospitals, schools, and social housing.
• Medienkanal TERNITZ Silver-anodized aluminum extrusion profile with two subdivided cable channels for ceiling installation, with light band mounting compatible with Belfast LED M600, M1200, or M1500 luminaire families for industrial and commercial environments.
• Deckendownlight CIT150 Chlorine-air-compatible recessed ceiling spotlight for swimming pools and pool areas, available in IP54 or IP65 versions for swimming halls, changing rooms, corridors, toilets, and canteens.
• SNAP PUCK Compact 1.4W puck-style LED luminaire for architectural and decorative outdoor applications, used in public facility lighting installations such as Salzburg main train station bicycle racks.
• T-BAR LED Innovative LED lighting solution integrated into ceiling structures with microprism version available, featuring quick assembly, compatibility with various ceiling manufacturers, and safe 24V operating technology for commercial and architectural projects.
• Central Battery Systems Emergency lighting systems including central battery systems for safety lighting with individual luminaire monitoring and programmable controllers, comprising escape sign and safety luminaires with recognition distances from 12 to 60m, compliant with ÖVE/ÖNORM standards.
• WIBRE Recessed Floor Spotlight Mini Stainless steel recessed floor spotlight with 2W power and IP67 rating, used for illuminating monuments and architectural features in public spaces such as the Salzburg Jewish monument.
• WIBRE Underwater Spotlights V4A stainless steel underwater spotlights with IP68 rating for water depths up to 5m, equipped with special underwater cables for chlorine and brine water, with retrofit models available for existing installations at pools, thermal baths, and fountains.
• Lighting Conception & Planning Services Professional lighting conception, light calculations with photometric curves, and 3D visualization services from a specialist team, providing customers with realistic impressions of project outcomes for interior, exterior, and safety lighting installations.
• Lighting Service & Maintenance Ongoing service and maintenance support for installed lighting systems to ensure long-term functionality, performance, and availability of spare parts from international manufacturer partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy reduction of up to 75% when converting from 200W halogen to 47W LED technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GHM EclateccoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman lighting manufacturer specializing in architectural and outdoor lighting solutions. LKD integrates ECLATEC products into project lighting installations.
• JLC-TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting technology company providing specialized luminaires. LKD incorporates JLC-Tech products in various lighting projects.
• WIBREcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer specializing in underwater lighting and outdoor luminaires. Key supplier for LKD's underwater lighting projects including pools, thermal baths, and fountains. Products feature V4A stainless steel construction and IP68 protection.
• NORKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEstablished German lighting manufacturer with over 90 years of experience producing industrial and outdoor luminaires. Key supplier for LKD industrial lighting projects with products like ERFURT LED and PL series luminaires.
• ThorluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based manufacturer of professional lighting solutions including the COMBOSEAL and KANBY PRO LED ranges. LKD distributes Thorlux products for industrial and commercial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hess GmbH Licht + Form: German manufacturer of outdoor and architectural lighting for streets, squares, and public spaces. Comparable to LKD's public lighting segment, with strong municipal reference projects in Germany.
• Schréder: Belgian-headquartered specialist in outdoor and urban lighting with strong public-sector presence across Europe. Comparable to LKD for municipal and street lighting projects, especially in the DACH region.
• Regiolux: German manufacturer of industrial, office, and emergency lighting with a strong DACH distribution network. Comparable to LKD in delivering industrial and safety lighting projects for German-speaking customers, partly overlapping with LKD's product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bartenbach: Austrian lighting design and research firm based in Aldrans, near Innsbruck. Provides specialized lighting planning, photometric analysis, and daylight/artificial-light integration. Highly comparable to LKD as a DACH-region specialist lighting design and engineering partner.
• Studio DL Lighting Design: Independent lighting design practice offering concept, planning, and execution services for architectural and urban lighting projects. Comparable to LKD's professional lighting planning and project delivery model.
• Kardorff Ingenieure Lichtplanung: Berlin-based lighting design consultancy delivering lighting concepts, calculations, and project supervision for commercial and public projects. Comparable to LKD as a German-market specialist in lighting planning and consulting.
• a•g Licht: German lighting design studio providing professional lighting planning, calculations, and visualization for architecture, urban, and interior projects. Closely matches LKD's lighting design and planning service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered global lighting manufacturer and solutions provider with strong DACH presence. Comparable as a broader Austrian lighting incumbent that LKD both partners with and competes against for large institutional projects.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed lighting group offering indoor, outdoor, and industrial luminaires across many European brands. Comparable as a broader European lighting incumbent whose products LKD may specify or whose local distributors compete with LKD.
• Siteco (a Signify company): German lighting manufacturer (part of Signify) focused on outdoor, street, and industrial lighting. Comparable to LKD as a major DACH lighting brand that competes for municipal and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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