What aaline does

aaline designs and manufactures specification-grade modular architectural LED lighting and acoustic systems from a CSA-approved facility in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood. The company operates as a commercial brand of Fishtnk Inc., founded in 2011 by two architects, with the aaline lighting line launched as a focused product collection. Its portfolio includes the Linear Series (Embedded, Continuous, Continuous Acoustic, Arc, Eco), Conference Room Systems, Cylinder Series, Echo Collection, Cone Pendants using proprietary Feneer FLV material, X Series multi-arm pendants, and Wall/Table/Floor/Exterior fixtures, alongside acoustic products such as Echo Modular Wall Panels, Linear Slats, baffles, and acoustic lighting combinations. Core technology centers on chip-on-board LED modules with programmable drivers delivering up to 1400 lm/ft, proprietary anti-glare visors achieving UGR<16, FSC-certified hardwood sourced within 50 miles of the studio, and zero-plastic acoustic felt made from sheep wool. Lutron Ecosystem, 0-10V, DALI, and TRIAC/ELV dimming protocols are supported.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales across three streams: catalog lighting fixtures, acoustic products, and Custom Projects (collaborative bespoke design with 4-6 week lead times). The go-to-market is sales-led and specification-driven, with online product configuration and quote-based motion targeting architects, interior designers, and lighting designers who specify products into commercial, institutional, healthcare, and hospitality projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all products require a quote. Named customers include Starbucks, BDP Quadrangle, and Junction House, and the award-winning product collection is sold in over 50 countries. aaline is the first B-Corp Certified Lighting Company in North America and operates with 1-10 employees under parent Fishtnk Inc., with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

aaline

Legal name

Fishtnk Inc.

Website

https://aaline.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

aaline, a brand of Fishtnk Inc., designs and manufactures specification-grade modular LED lighting and acoustic systems from Toronto, serving architects, designers, and commercial, institutional, healthcare, and hospitality projects across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting and Acoustics

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Retail (High Bay, Troffers, Warehouse) (CRAIAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Architectural lighting systems
• Acoustic lighting products
• Specification-grade fixtures
• Linear LED luminaires
• Modular acoustic panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Products: Specification-grade architectural lighting fixtures including linear systems, pendants, cylinders, and wall fixtures sold through catalog and custom configurations.
2. Acoustic Products: Acoustic lighting and ceiling systems that combine lighting with sound absorption for commercial interiors.
3. Custom Projects: Collaborative custom product development with architects and designers for unique specifications, with 4-6 week lead times.
4. Materials and Finishes: Premium material options including FSC-certified wood, FENIX NTM, Farrow & Ball paints, and Maharam textiles as add-on specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

aaline designs and manufactures specification-grade architectural lighting and acoustic systems, integrating illumination with sound absorption in modular products built with FSC-certified hardwood and zero-plastic natural wool felt. The company sells its Linear Series, Conference Room Systems, Cylinder pendants, Echo Collection, Cone Pendants, X Series, and Wall/Table/Floor/Exterior fixtures direct to architects, interior designers, and lighting designers specifying products for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and hospitality projects. The portfolio is supported by custom project services, acoustic analysis, and photometry services.

Product overview

aaline designs and manufactures specification-grade architectural lighting and acoustic systems as a B-Corp Certified company. The product portfolio centers on the Linear Series (Linear Embedded, Linear Continuous, Linear Continuous Acoustic, Linear Arc, Linear Eco), Conference Room Systems (CRS Linear, CRS Echo, CRS Flat, CRS Acoustic Wing), Cylinder Series (pendants, diffuse, cluster in standard and high output), Echo Collection (pendants and sconces with bulb, COB beam, and COB globe options), Cone Pendants using proprietary Feneer FLV technology, X Series multi-arm configurations, and Wall/Table/Floor/Exterior fixtures. Acoustic offerings include the Echo Modular Wall Panel, Linear Slats, Acoustic Wall Panels, Wave, Tile, Baffles, and Acoustic Lighting combinations. The company provides custom project services, acoustic analysis, and photometry services. Products are made with FSC-certified hardwoods (Walnut, White Oak, Cherry, Hard Maple, White Ash, Engineered Wood) and zero-plastic acoustic felt in various finishes including FENIX NTM, standard paint, and Farrow & Ball paints.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Series Family of specification-grade linear LED lighting fixtures made with FSC-certified hardwood, with modular designs for suspended, embedded, continuous, and acoustic applications.
• Cylinder Series Aluminum pendant fixtures with integrated heatsinks, available in standard, high output, diffuse, and cluster configurations with multiple beam angle options.
• Echo Collection Designer and architectural pendant and wall fixtures featuring CNC-carved 3D grooves with zero-plastic acoustic felt, available in bulb, COB beam, and COB globe editions.
• Cone Pendant Pendant fixtures using proprietary Feneer FLV technology to achieve cone shapes without internal frames, integrating zero-plastic acoustic felt.
• X Series Multi-arm pendant configurations including X2, X3, and X4 fixtures for scalable overhead lighting arrangements.
• Conference Room Systems (CRS) Turnkey ceiling systems combining lighting and acoustics for meeting rooms, available in Linear, Echo, Flat, and Acoustic Wing configurations.
• Wall Fixtures Wall-mounted lighting including standard, standoff, out-facing, high-output, and side glow variations in the Linear and Cylinder series.
• Table Fixtures Desktop and table lighting including Post + Beam task lamps, table lights, and light stands with adjustable configurations.
• Floor Fixtures Freestanding floor-mounted lighting fixtures for spatial illumination.
• Exterior Outdoor-rated lighting fixtures designed for exterior installations.
• Acoustic Products Architectural acoustic solutions including ceiling systems, wall panels, baffles, and acoustic lighting combinations for sound absorption.
• Echo Modular Wall Panel Sculptural acoustic wall panels available in three module types (Linear, Crossover, 90° Turn) with NRC ratings up to 1.0, made from FSC-certified wood and zero-plastic acoustic felt.
• Linear Slats Acoustic ceiling treatment using horizontal slatted wood panels for aesthetic and sound-absorbing applications.
• Custom Projects Bespoke lighting and acoustic design services for architects and designers, including custom profiles, materials, and integrated systems with 4-6 week lead times.
• Acoustic Analysis Professional acoustic consultation services to determine optimal acoustic treatment specifications for interior spaces.
• Photometry Light measurement and photometric testing services for product specifications and project requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint only 33% compared to imported systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bullfrog PowercoreOthersRenewable energy provider powering aaline's in-house manufacturing operations with clean energy.
• Farrow & BallcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium paint supplier offering sustainably produced, water-based, low VOC paints available for specification on aaline projects. Partnership aligns with both companies' commitment to reducing environmental impact.
• Maharam TextilescoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium textile supplier whose material expertise complements aaline's product catalog, providing clients with variety for stand-out projects. Philosophically aligned with aaline's approach to projects.
• Arpa Industriale (FENIX NTM)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of FENIX NTM and NTA carbon-neutral innovative materials for vertical and horizontal interior design applications. Materials feature nano-technology with unique characteristics including thermal healing and anti-fingerprint properties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Artemide: Global Italian architectural lighting manufacturer with extensive specification-grade product lines for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Established incumbent in the same specifier channel, operating at significantly larger scale.
• Flos: Italian premium architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with global distribution and a deep specification catalog. Larger incumbent operating in the same architect/designer specification channel but across a much broader portfolio than aaline.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural lighting brand with a heritage in designer collaboration and specification-grade fixtures. Comparable aesthetic and channel positioning but a much larger, globally distributed portfolio.

Direct peers

• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of sustainable acoustic wood-wool panels and acoustic lighting products for commercial interiors. Closest peer on the acoustic panel / acoustic lighting side of aaline's offering, with similar sustainability positioning.
• Vibia: Spanish designer architectural lighting brand targeting architects and interior designers globally. Direct peer in the premium specification-grade decorative and architectural lighting category.
• Lumenwerx: Canadian specification-grade architectural lighting manufacturer based near Montreal. Closest comparable by geography, customer base (architects/lighting designers), and product category (linear, pendant, and acoustic-integrated fixtures for commercial interiors).
• Focal Point: US specification-grade architectural lighting brand that explicitly integrates acoustic solutions into its lighting portfolio. Direct competitor in the combined lighting + acoustic category that aaline pioneered.
• Arktura: North American manufacturer of architectural acoustic solutions, ceiling systems, and integrated lighting fixtures. Comparable in combining acoustic performance with architectural lighting product families for commercial and institutional projects.
• Troldtekt: Danish manufacturer of wood-wool acoustic panels used in commercial ceilings and walls, including integrated acoustic lighting variants. Comparable on the architectural acoustic product category that aaline addresses with its felt-based systems.
• Lucifer Lighting: Texas-based specification-grade architectural downlight and linear lighting manufacturer. Comparable in targeting architects and lighting designers with high-performance recessed, linear, and pendant fixtures for commercial projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aaline.systems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aaline

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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