Factories and specs I check before an LED PO
Luminaire OEMs, driver suppliers, and the DLC/CE tabs that survive commercial lighting RFQs — all third-party links, none are my plant.
Links
LED Lighting Factories & Suppliers
Established LED luminaire manufacturers and component suppliers — commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting for export markets.
Signify (Philips Lighting)
Global lighting leader — LED luminaires, drivers, and connected lighting systems; reference for commercial spec benchmarks.
Acuity Brands
Major US lighting manufacturer — commercial and industrial LED fixtures widely used as North American spec references.
LEDVANCE / OSRAM
Global lighting and LED component group — lamps, luminaires, and modules for commercial and residential export programs.
Lumileds
High-power LED component manufacturer — LUXEON chips and modules used in street, automotive, and industrial luminaires.
Nichia Corporation
Japanese LED and phosphor manufacturer — high-CRI emitters and modules for premium architectural lighting.
MLS / Forest Lighting
Major China LED lighting group — bulbs, tubes, panels, and luminaires with large-scale export manufacturing.
Shenzhen Done Power Technology
LED driver and power supply manufacturer — dimmable drivers, outdoor IP-rated units, and custom wattage programs.
LePower Opto
Shenzhen LED luminaire factory — flood lights, street lights, high bays, and solar lighting for export projects.
GRNLED
Commercial LED lighting manufacturer — downlights, panel lights, track lights, and OEM programs for project buyers.
Dialight
Industrial LED lighting specialist — hazardous-location fixtures, high bays, and traffic signals for heavy-duty applications.
Opple Lighting
Large China lighting manufacturer — residential and commercial LED products with global distribution and OEM lines.
Samsung LED
Major LED package and module supplier — mid-power and chip-on-board products for luminaire OEMs worldwide.
B2B Marketplaces & Sourcing
Where LED lighting buyers usually start factory discovery before narrowing to direct luminaire OEM partners.
Alibaba — LED Lighting
Largest B2B marketplace for LED luminaire factories. Filter by verified suppliers and trade assurance.
Alibaba.com (International)
Main international portal for RFQs, supplier comparison, and sample orders.
Made-in-China — LED Lighting
Factory directory with LED lighting category filters — useful for comparing wattage ranges, IP ratings, and MOQ.
Global Sources — LED Lighting
Curated suppliers and online sourcing shows for LED luminaires and components.
1688.com — Domestic Wholesale
Domestic B2B wholesale platform. Interface is in Chinese — search LED灯具 after opening.
LED & Lighting Trade Shows
Major global lighting trade fairs — meet luminaire OEMs, driver suppliers, and build a factory shortlist.
Light + Building (Frankfurt)
World's leading trade fair for lighting and building technology — luminaires, drivers, controls, and architectural systems.
LightFair International (USA)
North America's largest architectural and commercial lighting show — OEM introductions and spec-grade product launches.
Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition
Asia's major LED lighting fair — luminaire OEMs, components, and smart lighting suppliers in Guangzhou.
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
Global sourcing platform for decorative and commercial lighting — strong for export OEM introductions.
Strategies in Light (USA)
LED technology and supply chain conference — chip, module, and luminaire engineering trends.
LED Expo Thailand
Southeast Asia LED and lighting technology show — regional OEMs and component suppliers.
LED Lighting Certifications & Standards
Official bodies and standards buyers check when sourcing LED luminaires, drivers, and regulated lighting products.
DesignLights Consortium (DLC)
North American qualified products list for commercial LED luminaires — required for many utility rebate programs.
ENERGY STAR — Lighting
US EPA energy efficiency certification for LED lamps and luminaires — common retail and project requirement.
UL Solutions — Lighting
Safety certification and testing for LED luminaires sold in North America — UL 1598 and related standards.
IEC 62471 — Photobiological Safety
International standard for photobiological safety of lamps — blue-light hazard testing reference for LED products.
EU CE Marking — Lighting Products
European Commission guidance on CE marking for electrical equipment including LED luminaires.
IES — Illuminating Engineering Society
US lighting standards body — LM-79, LM-80, TM-21 test methods referenced in LED spec sheets.
Zhaga Consortium
Global interface standards for LED light engines and IoT connectivity — common in street and commercial fixtures.
ISO 9001 — Quality Management
International quality management standard — baseline certification many LED lighting factories maintain.
EU RoHS Directive
Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical equipment — required compliance for LED products sold in the EU.
Sourcing Tools & References
Practical tools that help plan orders, production timing, and cross-border coordination.
HoliWiki — Global Public Holidays Calendar
Worldwide public holiday calendar by country — plan factory visits, shipping cutoffs, and payment timing around local holidays.
XE — Currency Converter
Quick currency conversion when reviewing factory quotes and invoices in multiple currencies.
ICC Incoterms® Rules
Official reference for FOB, CIF, DDP and other shipping terms in international contracts.
Logistics & Freight
Freight quoting, ocean/air options, and track-and-trace for import shipments.
Freightos — Instant Freight Quotes
Compare ocean and air rates across major trade lanes.
Flexport
Digital freight forwarder with shipment tracking and customs support.
DHL Express — MyDHL+
Express air for samples and urgent shipments — quote, book, and track via MyDHL+.
Maersk
Major ocean carrier — useful for FCL/LCL planning on international routes.
COSCO Shipping
Ocean carrier with strong Asia–Europe and Asia–Americas schedules.
Inspection & Quality Control
Third-party inspection before payment release — especially important for LED luminaire and lighting component shipments.
QIMA (AsiaInspection)
Pre-shipment inspection, lab testing coordination, and factory audits.
SGS
Global testing and certification — product compliance and quality audits.
Bureau Veritas
Inspection, testing, and certification for consumer goods exports.
Intertek
Quality assurance and regulatory testing for LED luminaire and lighting component shipments entering EU/US markets.
Payment & Trade Finance
Tools and references for safer cross-border payments.
Customs & Import Authorities
Official customs portals for major importing markets in each language region.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Import requirements, HTS lookup, and entry guidance for the United States.
UK HMRC — Trade & Customs
UK import duties, commodity codes, and trader guidance.
EU Taxation & Customs Union
European Union customs rules, TARIC database, and import procedures.
China Customs — English Portal
General Administration of Customs of China (English) — export/import regulatory reference for Chinese suppliers.
Why I maintain this list
Most of my orders are commercial LED fixtures — downlights, high bays, street lights, and panel lights with CE, DLC, or CB reports. I kept losing spec sheets in email threads, so I pinned the factories and labs that still answer on revision rounds.
Broken link or a better supplier? Drop a line. Personal working list, not a paid directory.