Lth - Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs Gmbh

What Lth - Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs Gmbh does

LTH Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs GmbH is a German B2B wholesale distributor of professional event technology, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Günzburg, Germany. The company operates as a full-range supplier serving rental companies, technical service providers, and stage builders across Germany and internationally. Its offering spans LED and conventional show lighting, moving heads, theatrical and studio fixtures, outdoor/architectural lighting, club and effect lighting, lighting desks and DMX infrastructure, dimming systems, truss and stage construction, tripods and rigging hardware, power and data cabling, distribution, touring racks and cases, special FX, consumables, audio, and multimedia. The company distributes more than 30 third-party brands (LUPO, City Theatrical, ChainMaster, SRS Lighting, Core Lighting, SquareLED, Global Truss, Neutrik, StudioDue, etc.) alongside its own private-label lines LTH PRO.fessional and LTH Classic, supported by in-house workshop customization.

LTH earns revenue primarily through wholesale hardware sales with unit pricing (with some items quoted on request) and a registered specialist-customer tier that unlocks wholesale pricing. Distribution is conducted through an e-commerce storefront at www.lth-gmbh.de with international shipping, and the company markets via its website, newsletter, and dedicated brand pages. The operating model is that of a focused, lean niche distributor: 1-10 employees, no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no public-company status. Recent strategic activity is concentrated on incremental product and brand additions—including a new VLAN network technology category (2024-11) and wireless/battery-powered lighting brands—rather than on transformational moves such as acquisitions, geographic buildouts, or platform pivots.

Name

Lth - Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs Gmbh

Legal name

LTH Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://lth-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LTH Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs GmbH is a German B2B wholesale distributor of professional event technology—lighting, control systems, stage construction, rigging, power/data, and audio—serving rental companies, technical service providers, and stage builders across Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Günzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale product sales: LTH operates as a full-range wholesale supplier of event technology, selling lighting, control systems, stage construction equipment, and related accessories to professional customers including rental companies, technical service providers, and stage builders. The business model is B2B wholesale with international shipping capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LTH Das Lichttechnikhaus is a German B2B wholesale distributor of professional event technology, supplying lighting fixtures, lighting control systems, stage construction and rigging equipment, power and data infrastructure, audio, multimedia, and consumables. The company serves rental companies, technical service providers, and stage builders through an e-commerce platform with international shipping, specialist customer registration, and an in-house workshop for customization.

Product overview

LTH Das Lichttechnikhaus Vertriebs GmbH is a German B2B wholesale distributor specializing in professional event technology and lighting equipment. The company operates as a full-range supplier for rental companies, technical service providers, and stage builders, offering an extensive product portfolio organized across major categories: Lighting (LED show lighting, moving heads, theatrical/studio fixtures, outdoor lighting, club effects), Control Systems (lighting desks, dimming solutions, DMX infrastructure), Stage Construction (truss systems, stages, rigging), Power & Data (cables, connectors, distribution), Touring (cases, racks, dollies), Special FX (fog, haze, effects), Consumables (lamps, tapes, fluids), Audio, and Multimedia. The company distributes multiple branded product lines including their own LTH PRO.fessional and LTH Classic brands, as well as exclusive distributorships for brands like StudioDue. Recent additions include Core Lighting wireless battery-powered fixtures and comprehensive VLAN network technology solutions. The offering is complemented by international shipping and expert consulting services, positioning LTH as a one-stop wholesale partner for the professional event technology industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LTH PRO.fessional: Professional lighting equipment brand featuring truss covers and professional accessories.
• LTH Classic

Products and services

• LED Show Lighting Complete range of LED-based stage and event lighting including spots, floods, bars, panels, and moving heads for professional entertainment applications.
• Moving Heads Professional moving head fixtures including LED and lamp-based models, laser light sources, and effect moving lights for concerts, clubs, and events.
• Lighting for Theatres & Studios Professional luminaires and lighting solutions for theatrical, broadcast, and studio applications, featuring LED and traditional lamp technologies.
• Outdoor & Architectural Lighting IP-rated outdoor lighting fixtures including linear bars, floodlights, spotlights, skybeamers, and inground fixtures for architectural illumination.
• Club Lighting Entertainment lighting effects including light effects, laser effects, and decorative elements specifically designed for clubs and nightlife venues.
• Lighting Control / Desks Professional lighting control consoles, software solutions, and accessories for programming and operating complex lighting installations.
• Dimming Systems Comprehensive dimming solutions including 19-inch rack mount dimmers, wall-mount dimmers, mobile/portable dimmers, DIN rail mounting dimmers, and LED-specific dimmers.
• DMX Peripherie DMX512 control infrastructure including splitters, boosters, wireless DMX equipment, and protocol converters for extending and managing DMX signals.
• VLAN Network Technology VLAN network technology equipment for professional lighting and stage control installations.
• Truss Systems Stage rigging systems available in 1-point, 2-point, 3-point, and 4-point configurations, with accessories for both 35mm and 50mm truss profiles.
• Stage Construction Complete stage building solutions including roofing systems, podiums, chain hoists, rigging equipment, and furniture for professional event stages.
• Tripods & Stands Professional lighting and audio stands including tripods for lighting, audio stands, tower lifts, design stands, and associated accessories.
• Clamps & Couplers Rigging hardware including halfcouplers, swivel couplers, hooks, clamps, TV spigots, and miscellaneous mounting solutions for securing fixtures.
• Rigging Equipment Safety equipment and lifting gear including safeties, steel ropes, round slings, lashings, cable gliders, shackles, droparms, pantographs, autopoles, and miscellaneous rigging items.
• Power & Data Cables Comprehensive cabling solutions including bulk cables by meter, pre-assembled cables, cable protectors, cable drums, and accessories for power and data transmission.
• Plugs & Connectors Professional connectors including Multipin, Schuko, CEE, XLR, Speaker, Cinch, Jack, Ethercon, Powercon, BNC, adapters, and miscellaneous connection solutions.
• Power Distribution Power distribution units including T-bars, powerboxes, plastic/rubber housed distributors, 19-inch rack mount units, and miscellaneous power distribution equipment.
• Racks & Cases Professional flight cases and touring racks including hinged lid, double door, triple door, device-specific cases, transport bags, and case components.
• Special FX Machines Atmospheric effects equipment including fog machines, haze machines, and effect machines for creating visual atmosphere at events and productions.
• Lamps & Consumables Consumable supplies including halogen lamps, discharge lamps, special lamps, sockets, color filters, gaffa tapes, batteries, molton fabric, fog/haze fluids, and chroma key paint.
• Audio Equipment Professional audio products including loudspeakers, subwoofers, mixers, microphones, and accessories for event sound reinforcement.
• Multimedia AV solutions including LED video walls, videoprojectors, media control systems, and accessories for visual presentations.
• Core Lighting Colourpoint MK3 Wireless, battery-powered event lighting fixture designed for quick setup and cable-free operation at events and rentals.
• City Theatrical DMXcat-E Multi Function Test Tool Multi-function test tool for DMX512 and wireless DMX, supporting timecode, MIDI app, Ethernet app, cable and PoE testing.
• ChromaLight Cyclorama Green Paint Specialized paint for creating cyclorama backgrounds used in film and photography.
• LTH PRO.fessional LTH's own professional-grade product line including truss covers, safety equipment, LED neon flex, power distribution, and stage accessories.
• SquareLED Premium LED lighting manufacturer specializing in moving heads, LED fixtures, Fresnel luminaires, video walls, and specialized effect lighting.
• ChainMaster German manufacturer of electric chain hoists and rigging lift systems for stage and event applications, featuring D8 and D8 Plus series.
• LUPO Italian manufacturer of professional LED lighting for film and TV including DayLED, HyperPanel, and SuperPanel series with RGBACL and dual color technology.
• StudioDue Italian architectural lighting manufacturer featuring the CityColor series RGBW floodlights for outdoor and architectural illumination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 4.81/5.00 based on verified customer reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LUPOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUP O is featured as a top brand offering professional LED panels and luminaires including Dayled Pro 5000, HyperPanel Pro Dual Color Soft 60, and Superpanel Full Color 60 for professional theatre and studio applications.
• City TheatricalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity Theatrical products including DMXcat-E Multi Function Test Tool, Show DMX Three Channel Dimmer, and Show DMX Receiver are distributed exclusively. The brand is highlighted for wireless DMX solutions and custom lighting accessories.
• ChainMastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChainMaster manufactures rigging lift systems including RiggingLift BGV-D8 and D8 Plus Ultra series motor chain hoists ranging from 250kg to 1000kg capacity, prominently featured as new products.
• SRS LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRS Lighting provides comprehensive dimming and control solutions including DDP digital dimmer packs, NDP network dimmers, SPU switching units, and DSD DMX optic splitters across rack mount, wall mount, and mobile configurations.
• Core LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCore Lighting battery-powered event lights including Colourpoint MK3 are featured as a key brand for cable-free lighting solutions targeting event professionals with emphasis on portability and ease of use.
• StudioDueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudioDue architectural lighting products including CitycoloR10 Stage RGBW floodlights are exclusively distributed by LTH for architectural and stage applications.
• ADVANCEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADVANCE brand tape products including AT203 gaffa tape and other professional adhesive tapes are distributed through LTH's consumables category.
• NeutrikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeutrik professional audio and data connectors including XLR, Ethercon, and powerCON TRUE1 connectors are distributed as part of LTH's power and data product range.
• LTH PRO.fessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLTH's own professional brand offering Truss Cover PROFI, Safety equipment, LED Neon Flex products, PowerBox solutions, and Prestige Colour Searchlight Xenon fixtures. This is their proprietary private label brand.
• DivominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDivo FOUR 1000kg D8+ 4m/min motor chain hoists are featured as a professional rigging solution in the product catalog.
• GenieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenie brand products featured in the product catalog for professional event technology applications.
• LDRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLDR stage lighting products including SOFFIO halogen fixtures and colour frames for Scena 500 are distributed as spare parts and accessories.
• HazeBaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHazeBase fog and haze machine products distributed for special effects applications.
• ReutlingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReutlinger cable gliders and professional rigging equipment distributed for touring and installation applications.
• Global TrussminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Truss aluminium truss systems and accessories including F24, F32 series and various couplers and adapters distributed for stage construction.
• MegaTapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMegaTape brand tape products distributed as consumables.
• MINUIT UNEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMINUIT UNE brand products featured in the professional event technology catalog.
• NichibanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNichiban professional gaffer tapes distributed exclusively, highlighted as premium manufacturer for stage and production use.
• PathwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPathway connectivity products distributed for professional lighting and stage applications.
• SQUARELIGHTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSQUARELIGHT Design Series ceramic metal halide and discharge lamps distributed as consumables and spare parts.
• TRABESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRABES brand products featured in the professional product catalog.
• WAINminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWAIN brand products distributed as part of the professional event technology range.
• XOOPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXOOP brand products featured in the professional event technology catalog.
• H.O.F. AlutecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH.O.F. Alutec brand products distributed for professional applications.
• Lux VelocitasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLux Velocitas brand products distributed for professional event technology.
• LUXIBELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUXIBEL LED PAR fixtures including Large 12x15W RGBW and Small 7x15W RGBW IP65 models are distributed for professional lighting applications.
• CSC AUDIOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSC AUDIO brand audio equipment distributed as part of LTH's audio product category.
• BütecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBütec brand products featured in the professional event technology catalog.
• LTH ClassicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLTH Classic brand products including Par 64 floor spots and studio pars distributed as value-oriented alternatives within LTH's product range.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AED Distribution: Belgian/Dutch distributor of professional AV and lighting equipment serving the European event production market. Comparable to LTH in business model and customer base, but with a larger multi-country footprint and broader brand portfolio.
• Adam Hall Group: Established German manufacturer and distributor of pro audio, lighting, and stage equipment, with brands including Cameo, LD Systems, Gravity and Palmer. Comparable to LTH as a vertically integrated German event-tech player, though significantly larger and with proprietary manufacturing.
• Thomann: Germany's largest pro audio and musical instrument retailer/wholesaler, with a substantial event technology offering (lighting, PA, stage gear). Comparable to LTH as a German-based B2B event-equipment distributor, but with much broader product breadth and consumer reach.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global provider of event production services and equipment, including lighting, rigging, and video. Overlaps with LTH in the event-technology supply chain but operates at a much larger scale and as a vertically integrated production company rather than pure wholesaler.

Others

• ETC (Entertainment Technology Corporation): US-based manufacturer of professional lighting, dimming, and rigging controls widely used in theatrical and event applications. Comparable to LTH as a supplier in the same value chain (with LTH distributing products of similar genre like SRS Lighting dimmers) and as a competitor for the same downstream rental and theatre customers.
• Elation Professional: US manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures, moving heads, and LED video panels. Adjacent to LTH as a brand supplier in the same category of products LTH distributes, and indirectly comparable as a competitor for the same downstream rental customer wallet.

Direct peers

• Sound Service GmbH (SSE Audio Group): German pro audio and lighting distributor representing brands such as Sennheiser, Shure, Martin, and Pioneer. Comparable to LTH as a European multi-brand wholesale distributor serving rental companies and event service providers.
• Steinigke Showtechnic: German wholesale distributor of event technology (lighting, stage equipment, effects) headquartered in Waldbüttelbrunn. Directly comparable to LTH as a German B2B wholesaler serving rental companies, event service providers, and stage builders across Europe.
• Music Store professional: German pro audio, lighting, and event equipment retailer/wholesaler with significant B2B presence. Comparable to LTH as a German event-technology seller with international shipping, overlapping catalog (lighting, PA, stage gear), and similar customer segments.
• Highlite International: Dutch wholesaler and distributor of professional lighting, audio, and stage equipment, distributing brands such as Showtec, DAP, and Infinity. Directly comparable to LTH as a European wholesale distributor targeting the same event production customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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