Oe Industry

What Oe Industry does

OE Industry Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish design-and-technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kraków, Poland. The company specializes in modular LED lighting systems engineered for low-volume mobility vehicle manufacturers producing 10–1,000 vehicles annually, serving buses, trams, electric vehicles, agricultural machinery, construction vehicles, campers, off-road vehicles, trailers, and forklifts. Its product portfolio spans front, side, rear, and interior lamps; electrical and electronic components; and the NEXT, NEXT_OFF, Dark Queen, AX_Series, and PIXEL sub-brands, supported by the OEI Design Lab and end-to-end engineering services including rapid prototyping and visualization.

The company's technology stack is built around modular LED architectures, Bi-LED multi-function reflectors (e.g., the OEI182004036 combining five functions in a 65mm housing), micro-optics using elements smaller than grains of salt, micro-LED/OLED light signatures, and homologation compliance (ECE R10, R148, R149). Products carry up to a 5-year warranty and use OSRAM LED components in work-light applications. OE Industry holds a Bureau Veritas quality certification, was listed in the 2024 Forbes Diamonds and Gazele Biznesu rankings, and participated in international events including Busworld 2023 (Brussels) and Altair Technology Conference Poland 2024.

OE Industry monetizes through a hybrid model combining (i) direct enterprise sales of modular lighting hardware to OEM vehicle manufacturers, (ii) a multi-brand distribution network reselling lighting products from Hella, Braslux, Jokon, Frensch, SIM, NCC, Carling, Vignal, Delphi, OSRAM, and 911 Signal alongside its own brands, (iii) custom lighting design and engineering services via OEI Design Lab, and (iv) an e-commerce storefront with quote-based pricing. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by trade-show and conference presence. The company received an NCBR grant of 1,838,432.65 PLN (January 2018) for R&D into heat exchangers for hybrid and electric vehicle cooling, completed March 2021, and was recognized at the Forbes Family Business Forum in 2024.

Name

Oe Industry

Legal name

OE INDUSTRY Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://oeindustry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OE Industry is a privately held Polish designer and manufacturer of modular LED lighting systems for low-volume mobility OEMs producing 10–1,000 vehicles annually, serving buses, EVs, specialty, agricultural, and off-road vehicle segments via direct sales and multi-brand distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Lighting Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Lighting Systems & Components Manufacturing (LED/Headlamps/Signal/Interior) (IMACAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Lighting Assemblies Manufacturing (Headlamps/Taillamps/Interior Lamps/DRLs) (IMACAKAG), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Automotive LED lighting
• Modular lighting systems
• Vehicle lighting components
• OEM lighting solutions
• Commercial vehicle lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Krakow

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Lighting Systems: Sale of modular LED lighting systems including front lamps, side lamps, rear lamps, interior lighting, and electrical/electronic components for low-volume vehicle manufacturers.
2. Custom Lighting Design Services: Design and engineering services including vehicle design support, lighting customization, vehicle visualization, rapid prototyping, and end-to-end development consulting.
3. OEI Design Lab: Full-service design capabilities from concept through prototyping to market implementation for lighting systems and transport vehicles.
4. Next_OFF Product Line: Work lights and warning lighting for specialized vehicles and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OE Industry designs and manufactures modular LED lighting systems and electrical/electronic components specifically for low-volume vehicle manufacturers producing 10 to 1,000 units per year. The portfolio spans front lights, rear lights, side lights, interior lighting, work lights, and floodlights, complemented by an in-house OEI Design Lab offering end-to-end design, rapid prototyping, homologation, and small-series production support.

Product overview

Oe Industry is a Polish design-technology company specializing in modular lighting systems for small-series mobility vehicles. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lighting products organized around several product lines including the AX_Series, NextQ4, DX4, and XTQ4, as well as the Next_OFF sub-brand for industrial lighting applications. Product categories span front lights, side lights, rear lights, interior lighting, electrical/electronic components, bulbs, and accessories. The offering is structured around a modular design philosophy that enables customization for small-scale mobility applications. In addition to products, Oe Industry provides services through OEI Design Lab, offering end-to-end development services, rapid prototyping, and visualization tools to support customers from concept through production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OEI Design Lab: Design division specializing in lighting system design and transportation vehicle design, supporting clients from concept through prototyping to market launch
• NEXT
• NEXT_OFF
• Dark Queen
• OEI AX_Series
• PIXEL Lighting System
• OEI182004036

Products and services

• NEXT Premium Lighting Family A modular LED lighting product family for commercial vehicles including front lights, rear lights, side lights, and interior lighting, designed for low-volume OEMs producing 10-1,000 vehicles per year.
• NEXT_OFF Work Lights and Floodlights A line of LED work lights and floodlights within the NEXT family, intended for utility, agricultural, construction, and off-road vehicle applications.
• Bi-LED Multi-Function Reflector (OEI182004036) A proprietary Bi-LED multi-function reflector lamp module (OEI182004036) engineered for premium vehicle lighting applications, leveraging micro-optics for compact, high-performance beam shaping.
• Electrical and Electronic Components Electrical and electronic components for vehicle applications, offered alongside the LED lighting portfolio to provide a single-source lighting and electronics package for low-volume OEMs.
• OEI Design Lab Services Design, engineering, rapid prototyping, and homologation services for vehicle lighting programs, targeted at low-volume OEMs that lack in-house optical engineering resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products backed by up to 5-year warranty
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EndegocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Endego is a leading Polish provider of engineering services and software, co-organizer of Altair Technology Conference Poland 2024. OE Industry collaborates with Endego on complex and advanced engineering projects.
• HellaminorOthersListed as one of the manufacturers whose products OE Industry distributes, including Hella brand lighting products.
• OSRAMminorOthersListed as manufacturer whose LED components are used in OE Industry products, including the NEXT_OFF work light series featuring OSRAM LEDs.
• BOSMALminorOthersResearch and development institute that conducts independent testing and comparative studies for OE Industry products, including long-term cooperation on light beam testing.
• NextQ4coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNextQ4 is OE Industry's own product brand - a premium series of square LED headlights inspired by architectural order and technical precision, featuring dark interior design and premium finishes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grote Industries: North American manufacturer of vehicle lighting and safety systems for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Comparable as a long-established specialty lighting manufacturer serving similar commercial and specialty vehicle segments.
• Truck-Lite (Clarience Technologies): US-based leader in LED vehicle lighting for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Comparable to OE Industry in the heavy-duty and specialty vehicle lighting segment, with similar focus on durability (IP ratings) and modular LED offerings.
• Vignal Systems: French manufacturer of signaling and lighting systems for commercial vehicles, trailers, and specialty vehicles. Comparable to OE Industry as a specialist supplier focused on commercial vehicle and industrial lighting with similar multi-function lamp capabilities.
• SIM (Special Indurstries Manufacturer): Manufacturer listed alongside OE Industry on its product catalog as a competing lighting supplier. Comparable as a competing brand in vehicle lighting serving similar commercial vehicle and specialty application markets.
• Jokon: German specialist manufacturer of vehicle lighting for buses, trucks, trailers, and special vehicles. Jokon is explicitly listed on OE Industry's product catalog as a competing brand, making it one of the closest direct peers serving the same small-to-mid-volume commercial vehicle lighting segment.
• Braslux: Polish lighting manufacturer producing vehicle lamps and signaling equipment. Braslux is listed alongside OE Industry as a competing brand on the same product catalog, making it a directly comparable domestic competitor with overlapping customer segments in Polish and European commercial vehicle markets.
• J.W. Speaker: US manufacturer specializing in LED vehicle lighting for motorcycles, agricultural, construction, and specialty vehicles. Comparable to OE Industry as a niche-focused LED lighting specialist serving low-to-medium volume specialty vehicle OEMs with premium engineering positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Valeo: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier with a major lighting division producing headlamps, signal lamps, and interior lighting. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping products across passenger and commercial vehicle segments, though with a focus on high-volume OEM contracts.
• Hella (Forvia): One of the world's largest automotive lighting suppliers, now part of Forvia. Hella is listed on OE Industry's own site as a distributed brand and represents the dominant incumbent serving buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles—the same end segments OE Industry targets, but at much higher volume scale.
• Marelli: Global automotive lighting and electronics supplier offering headlamps, rear lamps, and electronic modules for major OEMs. Comparable to OE Industry as a lighting systems integrator, though serving predominantly high-volume customers rather than small-series manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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