Roberts Step-Lite Systems

What Roberts Step-Lite Systems does

Roberts Step-Lite Systems is a privately held custom low-voltage lighting manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered at 8100 SW 15th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The company designs and builds made-to-order LED and incandescent lighting fixtures — including step lights, shelf lights, cove lights, stair-nosing systems, and specialty fixtures for saunas (rated to 200°F) and steam rooms (rated to 130°F) — manufactured to architect-specified dimensions. Its flagship technical differentiator is a one-of-a-kind system that allows multiple fixtures to be powered from a single power point and dimmed via low-voltage dimmers, simplifying installation and enabling total customization.

The product portfolio spans roughly a dozen LED fixture lines (RW/RWX, RPT, Slim Line RA, Trim Line RN, Stair Nosing RC/RR, Poured RV, T24/JA8, Wireless Adjustable Shelf Light, RN8 replaceable) supported by ETL-certified LED drivers across multiple series. Roberts Step-Lite sells exclusively through a network of independent US sales representatives covering ~20 states; it does not operate e-commerce or direct retail channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named reference customers displayed on the website span financial services (Capital One), sports (NBA, USGA), hospitality (Four Seasons), technology (HP), retail (Neiman Marcus, Peter Millar), and entertainment (Walt Disney Company), indicating specification-grade brand associations across multiple verticals.

The company operates with a staff of 1–10 employees, led by COO Emma White and Inside/Outside Sales Rep John Green. It is privately held with no parent company, no venture capital backing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no revenue figures publicly available. The operating posture is that of a stable, long-lived niche manufacturer whose strategic emphasis is on custom-specification quality and architect specification relationships rather than scale or capital-raising.

Name

Roberts Step-Lite Systems

Legal name

Roberts Step-Lite Systems

Website

https://robertssteplite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Roberts Step-Lite Systems is a privately held Oklahoma City-based custom low-voltage lighting manufacturer, founded in 1973, that builds made-to-order LED and specialty fixtures for architects serving commercial and residential projects across the United States via a sales-rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recessed/Can Light Installation (HSAOAFAE), Pendant & Island Lighting Installation (HSAOAFAG)

Keywords

• Custom low-voltage lighting
• LED step lights
• Architectural cove lighting
• Shelf and display lighting
• Sauna and steam room fixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Lighting Products: The company manufactures and sells custom low-voltage lighting fixtures including LED lights, step lights, shelf lights, cove lights, and specialty lighting. Products are custom-manufactured to exact project specifications.
2. Special Projects/Custom Solutions: Custom lighting solutions for unique architectural requirements, including special projects for commercial and residential applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Roberts Step-Lite Systems manufactures custom low-voltage LED lighting fixtures for residential and commercial architectural, step, shelf, cove, and specialty applications. All fixtures are custom-manufactured to exact dimensions, and a proprietary low-voltage system allows multiple fixtures to be powered from a single power point with dimmer compatibility. The product range includes interior LED fixtures, weather-resistant outdoor fixtures, and specialty fixtures rated for saunas (200°F) and steam rooms (130°F).

Product overview

Roberts Step-Lite Systems is a custom low-voltage lighting manufacturer founded in 1973, serving commercial and residential markets. Their product portfolio centers on LED lighting fixtures that are custom-manufactured to exact dimensions, offering complete design freedom for architects. The core product line includes the RW Series (Low Profile RW/RWX for interior and exterior use), RPT Petite Profile (their smallest concealed fixture), Slim Line RA (continuous light for cabinets and coves), Trim Line RN (compact bookcase/display lighting), and specialized step lighting solutions including the Carpet RC Stair Nosing, Slim Stair Nosing RR, and Poured RV models. They also offer specialty fixtures for challenging environments: the Slim Line RA CLP tested to 200°F for dry saunas, and the RS Steam Light rated to 130°F for steam rooms. Supporting these fixtures are ETL-certified LED Drivers in various configurations. The company serves diverse applications including step lighting, shelf lighting, cove lighting, display case lighting, landscape lighting, hospitality, restaurant, and commercial outdoor lighting through their modular fixture ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Profile RW 12/24 LED A fully dimmable low-profile LED fixture designed for highlighting craftsmanship and artistry in various luminescent detail applications, with an exterior variant (RWX) available for outdoor use. Targeted at architectural and display applications.
• RPT Petite Profile LED The smallest profile fixture in the RSL lineup, providing rich light in a highly manageable form ideal as a concealed LED light source for cabinets, displays, and architectural details.
• Wireless Adjustable Shelf Light A versatile, conveniently adjustable shelf light for retail spaces, public display cases, wine cellars, or personal collections, with a custom-fabricated durable low-profile housing.
• Slim Line RA LED Provides a narrow contour of continuous light for cabinets, displays, railings, handrails, coves, and soffits, suitable for any decor application requiring elegant illumination.
• Low Profile RWX 12/24 LED A water-and-weather-resistant LED fixture ideal for highlighting niches, handrails, cabinetry, and outdoor lighting tasks requiring robust durability.
• Trim Line RN LED The smallest profile fixture, providing abundant rich light in a manageable form, making it an excellent choice as a concealed light source for bookcases, fixtures, displays, or cabinet applications.
• Stair Nosing Carpet RC LED Conceals lighting and extruded stair nosing for carpeted steps, combining the luxury of carpeting with illuminated safety in public areas such as auditoriums and civic centers.
• Slim Stair Nosing RR – Architectural Black The ultimate solution for aesthetic lighting on existing steps during remodeling, with an attractive architectural black finish that eliminates glare and illuminates shallow risers safely.
• Step Light Poured RV Designed for poured concrete steps with rugged PVC housing that protects components and renders attractive, consistent light output for residential, institutional, and commercial settings.
• T24/JA8 Custom-Fabricated Fixture A durable low-profile housing fixture with a lens that can be custom fabricated to any length for fine casework, niches, coves, handrails, and kitchen cabinetry applications.
• Replaceable Trim Line Step Lights RN8 Trim line step lights with replaceable LED components for easy maintenance and longevity.
• Slim Line RA CLP (Sauna) A narrow contour LED fixture with polycarbonate housing and lens tested to 200°F, designed for dry sauna applications requiring high-temperature tolerance.
• RS Steam Light A small, narrow one-piece extruded white housing fixture with deep frosted lens, tested to 130°F for steam room applications.
• LED Drivers ETL certified power supplies designed for use with Roberts Step-Lite LED lighting systems, including various series such as DMU, Dual-Mode Universal Dimming, Hi-lume A Series, LPV-60, Magnetic, and Mean Well drivers.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Times Square Lighting: Custom architectural and display lighting manufacturer serving museums, retail, and hospitality with track, recessed, and specialty fixtures. Comparable in customization model and architectural-specification focus.
• Edge Lighting: Designs and manufactures low-voltage LED architectural lighting fixtures including step, cove, and under-cabinet products. Highly comparable product overlap and customer base with Roberts Step-Lite.
• Phantom Lighting Systems: Specializes in custom concealed and display lighting for residential and commercial interiors. Directly comparable to RSL's custom, low-voltage, exact-dimension fixture approach for shelves, cabinets, and architectural niches.
• BK Lighting: Manufactures architectural-grade LED fixtures for outdoor and indoor applications including step and landscape lighting. Comparable custom-build model and architectural customer base.
• Lucifer Lighting Company: Manufactures architectural-grade recessed and concealed LED fixtures for high-end residential and commercial projects. Closely matches RSL's focus on architectural specification, dimming integration, and custom low-voltage lighting.
• Jessar Lighting: Custom low-voltage and LED architectural lighting manufacturer for residential and commercial projects. Direct overlap with RSL on custom-manufactured step, cove, and specialty fixtures.

Broad incumbents

• WAC Lighting: Large architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with strong specification presence across residential and commercial channels. Competes in adjacent niches (under-cabinet, cove, step) at greater scale than RSL.
• Tech Lighting: Broader architectural and decorative lighting brand with extensive LED and low-voltage offerings. Overlaps with RSL on residential and commercial architectural projects but operates at significantly larger scale with broader catalogs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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