Switch Lite Distribution

What Switch Lite Distribution does

Switch Lite Distribution SAS is a privately held French B2B distributor of LED lighting products and lighting-control components, headquartered in Gonesse, France, with operating history dating to 1999 and a sales footprint spanning at least eleven European countries including France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The company maintains stock in two European warehouses enabling order fulfillment within two business days, and supports a three-tier wholesale go-to-market through electrical wholesalers and distributors, with regional sales coverage of project customers, lighting specialists, specifiers, architects, and electricians.

The product portfolio centers on a fully modular LED architecture with Colour and Wattage Switchable (CWS/CSR) families, including the flagship ONEx downlight range, the CosmosPro IP65 highbay (up to 180 lm/W, 50,000-hour L80 B20 lifespan), the BackLite panel series, OrbitalCSR surface-mount luminaires, LumiCWS and LINEARPAC CWS lines, plus accessories (drivers, sensors, remote controls, emergency packs, track systems, LED strips, bulkheads). Products are vertically integrated through a company-owned manufacturing facility in Dongguan, China, supported by in-house teams in Taiwan and China, with patent, design, and trademark protection across the UK and other markets. End-segment coverage spans residential, commercial/tertiary, industrial, retail, and hospitality applications, including RE2020-compliant residential products aligned to French building energy regulations.

The business model is one-time hardware sales through the wholesale channel with quote-based, non-publicly disclosed B2B pricing and multi-year contracts possible; there is no recurring software or service revenue component identified. The company has no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional investors, no parent entity, and no M&A history, with ownership and management resting privately — the only named officer in the data is Gilles Gresles as Director of publication.

Name

Switch Lite Distribution

Legal name

SWITCH LITE DISTRIBUTION SAS

Website

https://switchlite.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Switch Lite Distribution is a privately held French B2B distributor of modular LED lighting products and lighting-control components, selling exclusively through European electrical wholesalers across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and hospitality segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Products

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting & Electrical Supplies for Home Distribution (CRAOAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Retail (High Bay, Troffers, Warehouse) (CRAIAHAG), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• LED lighting distribution
• Commercial lighting products
• Modular LED luminaires
• Electrical wholesaler supply
• B2B lighting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gonesse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Distribution of LED Lighting Products: The company distributes LED lighting solutions exclusively through electrical wholesalers and distributors, serving project customers, lighting specialists, specifiers, architects, and electricians. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring revenue model indicated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Switch Lite Distribution manufactures and distributes a portfolio of LED lighting products (downlights, panels, highbays, surface-mounted luminaires, tracks, strips, emergency packs, drivers, sensors) through an exclusive three-tier B2B model via electrical wholesalers and distributors. Products are designed in collaboration with own teams in Taiwan and China and produced at a company-owned facility in Dongguan, China, then shipped from two European warehouses with two-business-day order fulfillment for project customers, lighting specialists, specifiers, architects, and electricians across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and hospitality applications.

Product overview

Switch Lite Distribution is a B2B LED lighting solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of luminaires and lighting products distributed exclusively through wholesalers and electrical contractors. The product portfolio centers on the ONEx Series as the flagship comprehensive LED downlight range, complemented by highbay solutions (CosmosPro), panel products (BackLite Series), and modular surface-mounted luminaires (OrbitalCSR, LumiCWS, LINEARPAC CWS). The company provides complete lighting systems including LED drivers, sensors (microwave and PIR), remote controls, emergency lighting packs, and track systems. Products are designed for residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and hospitality applications with key features including color/wattage selectability, DALI control integration, Zhaga book 18 interface compatibility, and emergency lighting options. Stock availability is maintained in 2 European warehouses with 2-business-day order fulfillment capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONEx Series: Comprehensive and versatile LED downlight range developed for installers, featuring superior quality, reliability, and ease of installation with universal product features.
• OrbitalCSR
• LumiCWS
• LINEARPAC CWS
• MOON 27
• PIRES CWS
• ASIMES CWS
• EASY RE-FIT WS
• RTProCWS
• BACKLITE ECO
• EVOCSR
• Hydro-Link EcoWS
• CosmosPro
• LouvreCWS
• VersiTile

Products and services

• ONEx Series Flagship comprehensive LED downlight range developed for installers with superior quality, reliability, and ease of installation. Includes ONExLITE, ONExD2W, ONExPRO, ONExCSR, and ONExBAFFLE variants with universal product features suitable for any environment.
• CosmosPro High-Power IP65 LED Highbay with compact design, excellent thermal management, efficiency up to 180 lm/W, and Zhaga interface for plug-and-play microwave or PIR sensor modules, suited for demanding industrial environments.
• BackLite Series LED panel product line including BackLite, BackLite PRO, BackLite CWS, BackLite CS, BackLite ECO, BackLite HE, and BackLite SENSE variants featuring backlit technology with optical PMMA lenses for homogeneous light distribution.
• OrbitalCSR IP66 modular surface-mounted luminaire with opal IK10 polycarbonate diffuser and modular plug-and-play expansion for sensors and emergency lighting, with integrated sensor base for toolless upgrades.
• LumiCWS Colour and/or wattage selectable LED luminaire offering flexibility in installation with adjustable color temperature and power settings.
• LINEARPAC CWS Colour and wattage selectable linear LED luminaire for surface mounting, providing energy-efficient illumination with flexible configuration options.
• TROFFER CWS Colour and wattage selectable LED panel with edge-lit technology and microprismatic diffuser for homogeneous, uniform light distribution with reduced glare.
• UNIFIT Series Colour-switchable IP44 compact integrated LED downlight from polycarbonate offering best price-performance ratio, available in standard and baffle versions.
• LED Strip / LEDline SMD single colour LED strips with various wattages (4.8W/m) and colour temperatures (830, 840, 827), available on 5m rolls with connection cables.
• Bulkheads (Hublots) Wall and ceiling mounted luminaires with various IP ratings for industrial and commercial applications.
• Tracks / Rail Systems Track lighting systems and components for retail and commercial applications.
• RE2020 Series Residential downlight products meeting French RE2020 energy efficiency standards.
• Emergency Lighting Products Emergency lighting solutions including BatPacCWS emergency pack with self-test function and OrbitalCSR emergency packs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders fulfilled within 2 working days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-headquartered lighting group covering professional indoor and outdoor luminaires, lighting management, and components. Comparable to Switch Lite Distribution as a European professional-lighting player with a project/specifier channel, though operating at much larger scale and with broader geographic and product reach.
• LEDVANCE: General lighting company (OSRAM-legacy brands plus LEDVANCE) distributing LED luminaires and lamps primarily through electrical wholesale across Europe. Directly comparable channel model (B2B electrical wholesalers) and overlapping product ranges with Switch Lite Distribution.
• Feilo Sylvania: European lighting brand (Sylvania, Concord) owned by Shanghai Feilo Acoustics, distributing LED luminaires and lamps through electrical wholesalers across Europe. Comparable channel model and product breadth, with a strong French and Benelux presence that overlaps directly with Switch Lite Distribution's core markets.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global leader in LED lighting (Philips brand) serving professional and consumer markets across Europe. Comparable to Switch Lite Distribution in product categories (downlights, panels, highbays, controls) and channel presence (electrical wholesalers and specifiers), but at vastly greater scale and brand strength.

Direct peers

• Glamox: Norwegian-headquartered LED lighting manufacturer serving commercial, marine, and industrial markets across Europe. Overlaps with Switch Lite Distribution on commercial/industrial fixtures, high-efficiency luminaires, and project-channel distribution through wholesalers and specifiers.
• Tridonic: Component manufacturer (Zumtobel Group) specializing in LED drivers, modules, sensors, and lighting controls sold to luminaire OEMs and the wholesale channel. Comparable to Switch Lite Distribution in the drivers and lighting-control accessory categories that Switch Lite lists on its website.
• Tamlite Lighting: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of commercial and industrial LED luminaires sold through electrical wholesalers and project channels. Comparable mid-size European LED player with overlapping product categories (panels, downlights, highbays) and a similar B2B wholesale GTM.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish professional lighting group with strong presence in retail, office, education, and outdoor segments across Europe. Comparable to Switch Lite Distribution in project/specifier-driven European LED lighting distribution and in product overlap on downlights, panels, and high-efficiency luminaires.
• Nordlux: Danish lighting company selling indoor, outdoor, and integrated LED products across Europe. Comparable to Switch Lite Distribution in residential, garden, and hospitality LED fixtures distributed through professional channels and project customers.
• Reggiani Illuminazione: Italian professional lighting manufacturer focused on architectural, retail, and outdoor LED luminaires sold through specifier and project channels. Comparable European mid-market peer to Switch Lite Distribution, particularly in the retail, commercial, and outdoor segments where both companies are active.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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