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Key people at Deco Lighting.
Deco Lighting was founded by Ben Pouladian (Founder / President).
Deco Lighting is a Commerce, California-based manufacturer of energy-efficient LED, solar, and architectural lighting solutions for the commercial, institutional, and utility markets. The privately held manufacturing company has historically generated $41.1 million in annual revenue and operated with a workforce ranging from 54 to over 100 employees. After temporarily ceasing operations and entering Chapter 7 bankruptcy in June 2023, the business underwent a comprehensive strategic restructuring. In February 2024, the company's assets were acquired by ABS Capitol, supported by investments from River Zhong and William Zhen Wang, to revive local manufacturing alongside facilities in Vietnam and Cambodia. Prior to this recent acquisition and leadership overhaul, the enterprise had secured $8 million in funding to support its clean technology initiatives. Deco Lighting was founded in 2005 by Sam Sinai, Ben Pouladian, Bob Sinai, and Saman Sinai.
Deco Lighting was founded by Ben Pouladian (Founder / President).
Key people at Deco Lighting.
Deco Lighting is a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, specializing in LED luminaires and related technologies for commercial, industrial, architectural, and utility markets.[1][2][3][4] As a division of Deco Enterprises, headquartered in Commerce, CA, the company produces a wide range of products including LED downlights, track systems, linear lights, high bay fixtures, roadway luminaires, Plasma technology lights, solar options, and EV chargers, targeting energy savings and sustainability.[1][2][3] It serves institutional clients, businesses, and utilities by addressing the demand for cost-effective, eco-friendly lighting that reduces energy consumption and operational costs, with a customer-first approach driving innovation in green technologies.[2][4]
The company has demonstrated growth through multi-million-dollar R&D investments, such as its 2012 LED product line launch aimed at deflating luminaire prices via advanced components and fabrication.[1] Today, it emphasizes QuickShip programs, custom designs, and partnerships with suppliers like Osram for LEDs, modules, and drivers, maintaining over 50 years of combined industry experience.[2][3][7]
Deco Lighting operates as a division of Deco Enterprises, which brings over 50 years of combined experience in lighting manufacturing, having shaped the industry with innovative products.[2][4] Co-founders Sam 'JR' Sinai (CEO) and Ben Pouladian (President) lead the company from its headquarters in Commerce, CA, where it has grown to employ over 100 people in an innovative workplace culture.[2] Emerging from expertise in fluorescent, HID, and Induction lighting, Deco pivoted to green technologies, launching cutting-edge LED and Plasma lines—highlighted by a revolutionary 2012 commercial LED initiative born from proprietary partnerships and R&D to overcome SSL adoption barriers.[1][2]
Early traction came from expanding product lines to include bi-level Induction fixtures, hybrid luminaires, integral sensors, and high-lumen outdoor solutions, positioning Deco as a pioneer in sustainable lighting amid rising energy efficiency demands.[1]
Deco Lighting rides the global shift to energy-efficient, solid-state lighting (SSL) and sustainability trends, capitalizing on regulatory pushes for green building standards and LED adoption in commercial spaces.[1][2][4] Its timing aligns with post-2010s LED price deflation and smart controls boom, enabling widespread replacement of legacy HID/fluorescent systems amid rising energy costs and net-zero goals.[1][3] Market forces like urbanization, utility incentives for dark-sky compliant outdoor lights, and EV infrastructure growth favor its diverse lineup, including high bay and roadway solutions.[1][3]
By innovating in Plasma and hybrid tech, Deco influences the ecosystem as a U.S.-based manufacturer promoting domestic green tech, fostering energy savings for institutions and reducing carbon footprints in lighting-heavy sectors like warehousing and infrastructure.[2][4]
Deco Lighting is poised to expand in smart, integrated lighting ecosystems, leveraging AI-driven controls, IoT sensors, and EV synergies amid accelerating electrification trends.[3][5] Future growth may hinge on scaling custom LED/EV offerings and global partnerships, navigating supply chain shifts while capitalizing on sustainability mandates. Its influence could evolve from niche innovator to broader cleantech leader, reinforcing its role in deflating costs for widespread adoption—echoing its game-changing 2012 LED push that transformed commercial viability.[1]
