What Trialed Gmbh does

TRiALED GmbH, formerly operating as Triple-A LED Germany, is a German designer and manufacturer of commercial and industrial LED lighting systems headquartered in Ratingen with production facilities in Delitzsch, Saxony. Founded in 2009, the company offers more than 15 product series covering LED tubes, high-bay luminaires, panels, floodlights, downlights, street lights, emergency lighting and integrated light management modules, with technical differentiators including luminous efficacy of 170-179 lm/W, rated lifetimes above 100,000 hours, operating ranges from -40°C to +80°C and IP66/IK10 protection. Products are certified by DEKRA, DIALux, ENEC and carry EX (Zone 2/22), HACCP and IFS ratings that qualify them for food, pharmaceutical and hazardous-area deployments.

The company's customer base spans food production (Carl Kühne), steel processing (Carl Spaeter), retail (IKEA Amersfoort), electronics manufacturing, sports facilities and commercial offices, with documented case-study energy savings of 42-89% and payback periods of 19-29 months. Revenue is generated through project-based sales of integrated lighting solutions that bundle luminaires with light management software (Enlighted via Building Robotics Europe, Autani/Litetrace) and commissioning support, targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers across Western Europe.

Operations are organized through the German parent, Dutch holding TRiALED Holding B.V. in Apeldoorn and UK subsidiary TRiALED UK LTD in London, supported by channel partner Triple-A LED Benelux. The 2025 rebrand from Triple-A LED Germany to TRiALED consolidates the corporate identity across these entities following the disruption caused by Siemens' discontinuation of the Enlighted platform, addressed via a 2035 support partnership with Building Robotics Europe.

Name

Trialed Gmbh

Legal name

TRiALED GmbH

Website

https://trialed.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TRiALED GmbH is a German manufacturer of commercial and industrial LED lighting solutions serving food production, steel processing, retail, and facility operators across Europe, with integrated light management systems and high-efficiency luminaires up to 179 lm/W.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Commercial LED lighting
• Industrial LED fixtures
• LED retrofit solutions
• Intelligent light management
• Emergency power lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ratingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Product Sales: Sale of LED luminaires, modules, tubes, and lighting fixtures for industrial and commercial applications. Products include LED high-bay lights, office luminaires, panels, light strips, street lighting, flood lights, downlights, and complete fixture assemblies. The company manufactures products in Germany (Delitzsch) and sells directly to customers or through channel partners.
2. Professional Services: Project management, on-site assessment, professional lighting planning, installation coordination, and commissioning services. The company provides end-to-end project delivery from initial site survey through to installation and system commissioning.
3. Custom LED Solutions: Development and manufacturing of custom LED products for specific customer applications. The German development and manufacturing capabilities enable economic pricing for individualized solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TRiALED GmbH develops and manufactures professional LED lighting solutions in Germany for industrial, commercial, office, sports, and outdoor applications, with a portfolio spanning LED tubes, high-bay luminaires, office luminaires, panels, light bands, floodlights, street and mast luminaires, downlights, and complete fixtures across 17 product series. The company complements the hardware with the TRiNot autonomous emergency power system and integration with Autani (and formerly Enlighted) light management platforms for intelligent building automation. Professional services encompass project management, lighting planning, installation coordination, and commissioning from site survey through handover.

Product overview

TRiALED GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional LED lighting solutions founded in 2009, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 15 distinct product series plus light management systems. The core product lineup spans LED tubes (Serie 02), high-performance T5/T8 LED modules (Series 05, 08) for fluorescent retrofit, office luminaires (Series 06, 18 Blackline), industrial and warehouse fixtures including high-bay lights (Series 07), continuous light bands (Series 14), downlights (Series 17), LED panels (Series 11), and outdoor luminaires (Series 12, 16), as well as complete luminaires (Series 98). The product ecosystem is complemented by TRiNot autonomous emergency power systems and supported by light management platforms including Enlighted (discontinued by Siemens in 2025) and Autani/Litetrace for intelligent building automation with KNX, BACnet, and Modbus integration. All products are manufactured in-house at the Delitzsch (Saxony) facility, carrying the 'Made in Germany' label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Enlighted: Light management system - discontinued by Siemens AG in 2025, but TRiALED continues to support existing installations
• Autani
• TRiNot
• TRiALED Holding B.V.

Products and services

• Serie 02 LED Tube Universal LED tube product line offering retrofit and conversion variants with ceramic thermal management components for long lifespan. Targeted at industrial and commercial facilities seeking to replace fluorescent tubes.
• Serie 05 High-Performance LED Module T5 High-performance LED module with integrated digital electronic ballast (DVG) that replaces T5 fluorescent tubes in existing fixtures without new luminaire investment. Efficiency up to 151 lm/W. Targeted at industrial and sports hall projects retrofitting T5 systems.
• Serie 06 LED Office Luminaires Office luminaires in single, dual, and triple configurations with 0-10V dimming driver, optional Autani sensor integration, UGR values up to ≤19, and a 7-year warranty. Sold to office and commercial building projects requiring glare-free, dimmable LED lighting.
• Serie 07 LED High-Bay Fixtures Industrial LED high-bay fixtures from 115W to 1,200W with IP65 protection, EPBD-Ready and Sensor-Ready configurations, suited for production halls, warehouses, logistics, sports venues, and industrial environments. Includes 07v4 PRO for harsh environments up to 80°C and 07v5 ECO for cost-effective installations.
• Serie 08 High-Performance LED Module T8 High-performance LED module for T8 fluorescent retrofit with German-made digital electronic ballast, efficiency of 137.8–157 lm/W, shock-resistant continuous circuit boards, and lifespan exceeding 80,000 hours. Targets large T8 retrofit projects such as parking garages.
• Serie 09 Professional Luminaire Housings Professional LED-compatible luminaire housings for industrial environments carrying ENEC certification, with EX variants for Zone 2/22 explosive atmospheres and HACCP and IFS certifications for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. IP66/IK10 rated.
• Serie 10 LED Long Body Floodlight Long-body LED floodlight with aluminum die-cast housing, up to 158 lm/W efficiency, up to 74,732 lm output, D-certified (fire safety), ball-resistant (IK07), and 1-10V dimming, suited for warehouse aisles and industrial racking.
• Serie 11 LED Panel LED panel series in multiple standard sizes with external DVG for extended lifespan, up to 123 lm/W efficiency, UGR values up to ≤14, including the Serie 11 BL design-oriented black-line variant launched in July 2025 with optimized glare reduction (UGR ≤13). Sold for office ceiling grid applications.
• Serie 12 LED Mast and Floodlights Large-area LED floodlights with up to 170 lm/W efficiency, modular optics (20° or 40°), aluminum housing, IP66/IK10 protection, and an operating range from -40°C to +50°C. Intended for ports, crane operations, and outdoor industrial areas.
• Serie 14 LED Light Band System Continuous LED light band system with up to 157 lm/W efficiency and flexible configuration for ceiling heights from 3 to 12 meters, seven-core wiring (up to 11-core optional), IP53 protection. Suited for industry, retail, and logistics lighting projects; over 250 kilometers sold by May 2025.
• Serie 15 LED Modules LED modules in four lengths for T5 and T8 retrofit applications with integrated 0-10V driver, 1473–6200 lm output, up to 156 lm/W efficiency, UGR values up to ≤19, and minimum 7-year warranty. Targeted at modular retrofit installations.
• Serie 16 LED Street and Mast Luminaires Street and mast luminaires for outdoor illumination of buildings, parking areas, pathways, and roads. IP66 protection, IK08 impact rating, integrated 10kV surge protection, and operating range of -40°C to +60°C. Targeted at public infrastructure and outdoor commercial lighting.
• Serie 17 LED Downlights, Wall and Ceiling Luminaires Downlights, wall, and ceiling luminaires with up to 122 lm/W efficiency, IP54 protection, selectable color temperature (3000K/4000K/5000K), external replaceable driver, shock-resistant construction, and minimum 84-month warranty. Includes the 2025-extended 450-17 wall/ceiling luminaire with backlight for indirect lighting. Sold for commercial and architectural interiors.
• Serie 18 LED Office Luminaires Blackline Premium office luminaire combining minimalist black-line design with high-performance lighting: switchable color temperatures (3000K/4000K/5000K), modular extendable modules, optional indirect lighting, DALI dimming, UGR optimization for glare-free work, up to 148 lm/W efficiency, IP20 protection, 100,000+ hour lifespan, and minimum 84-month warranty. Targeted at premium office building projects.
• Serie 19 LED Emergency Lighting Emergency luminaires and emergency power components featuring autonomous battery technology, app-based status monitoring, scheduled self-testing, and compliance with EN50172/EN62034. Integrate with TRiALED light management systems. Sold for safety and escape route lighting installations.
• Serie 98 LED Complete Luminaires Complete LED luminaires in single and double variants with aluminum housing and polycarbonate cover, 29W–78.5W power range, 4255–11,460 lm output, up to 153 lm/W efficiency, IP66/IK10 protection, EX variants for Zone 2/22 explosive atmospheres, and 84–150 month warranty. Sold as turnkey industrial luminaires.
• Serie 98 ECO LED Luminaire Cost-effective quality LED luminaire (Serie 98 ECO) with up to 179 lm/W efficiency, 0-10V driver standard, variable mounting clips, suitable for installation heights from 2.5 m to 9 m, with optional Autani sensor integration for light management. Sold as an economical industrial lighting option.
• TRiNot Emergency Power System Intelligent autonomous emergency power system with integrated battery technology providing decentralized security lighting during power outages, eliminating the need for centralized emergency power infrastructure. App-based status monitoring and scheduled self-testing included. EN50172/EN62034 compliant. Sold to commercial and industrial facilities needing emergency lighting.
• Autani/Litetrace Light Management Platform Building automation and energy management platform integrated with TRiALED LED fixtures, supporting BACnet, Modbus, and wireless 2.4 GHz Mesh/Bluetooth sensor solutions. Scalable from single rooms to multi-building portfolios. Sold to enterprise customers modernizing facility lighting and energy management.
• Professional Lighting Project Management and Commissioning Services Professional project management services from site survey through lighting planning, installation coordination, and commissioning. Includes support for existing Enlighted installations until 2035. Sold alongside hardware to enterprise and institutional customers.
• Custom LED Solutions and Engineering Development and manufacturing of custom LED products for specific customer applications, enabled by German in-house development and manufacturing capabilities for economic individualized solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 61-89% achievable with LED retrofit combined with intelligent light management systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Building Robotics Europe GmbH & Co.KG (BRE)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 September 2025BRE is able to support and supply existing Enlighted installations after Siemens AG discontinued Enlighted as of September 30, 2025. BRE has sufficient stock of sensors and gateways and necessary expertise to reliably support, maintain, or repair Enlighted systems. TRiALED supports customers until September 30, 2035.
• Triple-A LED BeneluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distribution partner for the Netherlands and Benelux region. Located in Oosterbeek at Beukenlaan 26, serving the market with local sales and support for TRiALED products.
• TRiALED UK LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary based in London serving the UK market. Established to provide direct sales and support capabilities in the UK region.
• TRiALED Holding B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolding company structure for Netherlands operations based in Apeldoorn, managing the company's presence in the Benelux market.
• AutanicoreTechnology or IntegrationAutani provides intelligent building automation and energy management systems integrated with TRiALED products. Founded 2006, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA. Fusion with LiteTrace Inc. in 2023 added Bluetooth-Mesh lighting control solutions. The EnergyCenter platform supports BACnet, Modbus, and wireless sensor solutions.
• TU Berlin and DEKRAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRiALED products undergo continuous monitoring through close cooperation with TU Berlin and DEKRA, an independent certified testing laboratory. This ensures photobiological safety, flicker-free operation, and consistent quality through regular measurements of produced products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEDVANCE: German LED lighting company (formerly Osram Sylvania) producing LED lamps, luminaires, and smart lighting solutions for professional and consumer markets. Overlaps with TRiALED in commercial and industrial LED fixtures and retrofit LED tubes.
• TRILUX: German LED lighting manufacturer offering fixtures and light management for industrial, office, outdoor, and sports applications. Highly comparable to TRiALED in product breadth, German manufacturing heritage, and DACH market focus.
• Herbert Waldmann: German family-owned lighting manufacturer specializing in industrial and workplace LED lighting, including machine and task lighting. Comparable to TRiALED in German premium positioning, industrial focus, and exposure to manufacturing customers.
• Ridi Group: German manufacturer of professional LED lighting systems for industrial, office, and retail applications. Directly comparable product portfolio, similar German mid-market positioning, and competing in the same DACH industrial and commercial project segment.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian LED lighting manufacturer serving industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications with a comparable product portfolio including fixtures, light management systems, and emergency lighting. Closely aligned with TRiALED's mid-market industrial and commercial focus in the DACH region.
• Glamox: Norwegian lighting manufacturer with strong industrial and commercial focus, including professional LED fixtures and light management systems. Comparable to TRiALED in target segments and enterprise project-driven sales approach.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish lighting group with strong indoor, outdoor, and industrial lighting portfolio across multiple brands. Comparable to TRiALED in commercial and industrial LED fixture offerings and integrated light management positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Siteco (Signify): German-originated professional lighting brand (now part of Signify) specializing in outdoor and industrial lighting, including street, tunnel, and area lighting. Comparable to TRiALED's outdoor/area lighting series (Series 12, 16) but with global scale.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global LED lighting leader (formerly Philips Lighting) with comprehensive portfolio spanning professional, consumer, and IoT-enabled lighting. Competes with TRiALED in commercial and industrial segments but at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• ams OSRAM: Major German-headquartered lighting and semiconductor company with extensive LED product portfolio for automotive, industrial, and specialty applications. Overlaps with TRiALED in industrial and outdoor LED segments but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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