Track lights are versatile lighting systems that offer flexible and focused illumination for various interior spaces. These systems consist of a track or rail and adjustable light heads that can be positioned to highlight specific areas or create ambient lighting effects. Effective track light design involves carefully considering light distribution, beam angle, and color temperature to achieve the desired lighting outcome.
Modern track lights often incorporate energy-efficient LED technology and advanced features such as dimming capabilities, color-changing options, and remote control functionality. The 25 of Archello’s most popular track lighting manufacturers specified by architects and designers are part of Archello's 25 best manufacturers series.
1. iGuzzini, Italy
iGuzzini is a global leader in architectural lighting. The company focuses on studying, designing, and producing indoor and outdoor lighting systems. iGuzzini aims to enhance the relationship between people and their environment through innovative lighting solutions. The Palco Low Voltage series expands iGuzzini's range of micro-dimension projectors and profilers all powered efficiently by low voltage. Utilizing advanced Opti Beam technology, these lights deliver a sharply defined beam while eliminating double-ring effects, thereby ensuring enhanced visual comfort in various settings such as small office spaces, retail stores, museum and gallery lighting, and so on.
2. Centrsvet, United States
CENTERSVET is a Russian lighting company dedicated to developing and producing high-quality lighting solutions since 2005. It is continually evolving, adopting a systemic approach to lighting that prepares for the future. One of the standout products is its INFINITY lighting system, which features a patented DALI CLICK adapter. This adapter securely fixes luminaires in the track, ensuring they remain in place even after mechanical impacts. Developed by CENTERSVET in 2018, the INFINITY lighting system has received numerous international awards. It supports the DALI 2 gradual digital dimming feature and includes a comprehensive range of specially designed luminaires.
3. PROLICHT, Austria
PROLICHT is a leading company dedicated to transforming unique projects with innovative lighting solutions. At its high-tech Manufactory in the beautiful Tyrolean Alps, PROLICHT specializes in customizable lighting options across various dimensions and colors. PROLICHT’s IMAGINE flexible downlight with high functionality are easily customizable and offer versatile luminaires for shops, hotels, and restaurants. These products with options for round recessed or trimless fittings, switchable backlighting, and colored housings, can also function as track-mounted spots or standalone fittings. The IMAGINE downlight combines high functionality with a sleek design.
4. Daisalux, Spain
Founded in 1988, Daisalux develops and manufactures emergency lighting, marker, and signaling systems. The company aims to meet client needs with versatile solutions while adapting to market demands. One of its key products is Carril emergency lighting, which features a rectangular design with raised edges. Carril is available in classic black, clean white, and sleek silver gray to suit various design preferences. Made of durable aluminum housing and equipped with a polycarbonate diffuser, it ensures optimal light distribution. The fixture allows for flexible installation with its rail mounting system and includes an LED lamp that activates during power failures for essential illumination.
5. Masson for Light, Australia
Masson For Light has been designing and manufacturing architectural lighting in Melbourne, Australia, for over 70 years. Its team works closely with award-winning architects and interior designers on various projects. Masson For Light believes that lighting does more than just illuminate spaces; it creates memorable experiences. It specializes in architectural lighting for commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, and public spaces, focusing on innovative product design and tailored lighting solutions. Its Tullyspot Track Light has become a favorite among architects due to its discreet and compact design. Over the years, this versatile product line has expanded beyond the original spotlight to include wall lights, duo lights, pendants, and wall washers, catering to a wide variety of lighting applications.
6. Litelab, United States
Litelab is a globally recognized lighting manufacturer specializing in custom, museum-quality LED luminaires and replacement lighting. The company aims to empower architects and lighting designers to create unique spaces by rethinking the impact of lighting on habitats and experiences. Litelab collaborates with innovative professionals to explore the connections between light, wellness, and sustainability. The C2- Series by Litelab was developed through collaboration with lighting designers, architects, and conservators. This versatile system is suitable for various applications, including museums, residences, and corporate settings. An onboard potentiometer allows for adjustable dimming, enabling customized light levels across all fixtures.
7. Flos, Italy
Flos is an international brand, leading the residential and architectural lighting sector with worldwide recognition. Founded in 1962, Flos is unique in the lighting industry for offering a complete range of fully integrated solutions. The brand has garnered numerous international awards, with many creations now part of permanent collections in top art and design museums. One notable product is the Zero Track miniaturized spotlights, an electro-mechanical indoor profile designed for surface installation on ceilings or walls, secured with specialized screw plugs. This innovative 24V system features a compact track that neatly blends with surfaces, creating the illusion of a recessed installation. It is compatible with all ceiling and wall types and supports various dimmable luminaires.
8. Reggiani Illuminazione, Italy
Reggiani, founded in 1957, is a prominent brand in the lighting industry, known for its innovative solutions and collaborative approach with lighting designers and architects. The company operates in over 80 countries and has extensive facilities, including production and showrooms. Among its products, Yori Evo 48V is recognized for its elegant accent lighting with a high color rendering index, offering various low-voltage track options and accessories for customized lighting solutions. The Yori Pendant 48V features a minimalist design in multiple finishes and sizes for versatile applications.
9. Arkoslight, Spain
For over three decades, Arkoslight has been dedicated to the art and science of illumination. Founded on a deep appreciation for the transformative power of light, the company has grown into a global leader in lighting solutions. Arkoslight collaborates closely with architects, designers, and interior decorators to create luminaires that complement a variety of architectural styles. One of its standout products is iO miniaturized LED spotlight designed for accent lighting. Its compact size makes it perfect for display cabinets, shop windows, and tight spaces, all without being intrusive. A surface-mounted version is also available, providing the same adjustable orientation and functionality as the track-mounted option.
10. Artefact Industries, Australia
Artefact Industries is an Australian-owned independent product design company specializing in lighting. Founded in Melbourne in 2014, today, it is proud to have established an award-winning reputation in the workplace, hospitality, and high-end residential sectors. It emphasizes considered functionality and refined simplicity while prioritizing environmental responsibility through local manufacturing and small-batch production. Its T_Mini Track is a notable product, featuring adjustable directional lighting that allows for precise illumination. This versatile range is available in a selection of elegant finishes. The lights include deeply recessed lamps specifically designed to minimize high-angle glare, enhance comfort, and make it an ideal choice for both accent and functional lighting applications.
11. Zumtobel Lighting Gmbh, Austria
Zumtobel, a prominent brand of the Zumtobel Group, is known for its innovative lighting solutions for various indoor and outdoor applications. With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in high-quality luminaires and advanced control systems for sectors such as offices, education, retail, hospitality, arts, healthcare, industrial, and architectural projects. Its SUPERSYSTEM II is a versatile track lighting system suitable for shops, galleries, hotels, conference rooms, and homes. This system effectively meets diverse lighting needs, supporting general or accent lighting and accommodating various object sizes, all while providing creative freedom for designers.
12. kreon, Belgium
kreon is an international organization founded in 1982 that specializes in architectural interior lighting products and metal ceiling solutions. The company focuses on creating systems that adapt to changing environments, emphasizing a design philosophy centered on purity and simplicity. kreon's products feature clean, three-dimensional forms that enhance architectural spaces while minimizing complexity. kreon kagi innovative lighting system blending linear and accent lighting is an innovative and versatile profile lighting system. The product is an essential tool for architects and lighting designers to create dramatic effects and guide light creatively within any space.
13. Brightgreen, Australia
Brightgreen, a purpose-driven company based in Melbourne, designs high-quality LED lighting featuring Tru-Colour technology. Since its founding in 2009, it has focused on sustainability and product durability. Brightgreen’s Snap Track Collection is a versatile lighting solution ideal for dynamic spaces where adaptability, quality, and sustainability are essential.
This collection is designed for evolving layouts and offers easy customization with adjustable light types—pendants, spotlights, and wall washers—to create the desired ambiance. The collection merges intuitive design with precision engineering, making it ideal for luxury residences and commercial spaces. Each fixture allows for easy installation and adaptability, perfect for environments that require flexibility without compromising style or efficiency.
14. Modular Lighting Instruments, Belgium
Modular Lighting Instruments, established in 1980 in Roeselare, Belgium, specializes in innovative architectural lighting with a focus on modularity and unique designs. - The company serves various environments, including residential, hospitality, retail, and office spaces, and has a global presence through showrooms and partnerships. Its notable product, SLD50 Naked, launched in 2018, is a ceiling-mounted linear lighting profile that offers extensive customization, including options for different colors and installation methods. It allows for a combination of general and accent lighting, featuring an exposed tubular diffuser and brushed anodized finish, making it ideal for minimalist and sophisticated settings.
15. Unios, Australia
Unios specializes in designing and manufacturing award-winning architectural lighting, with a focus on delivering high-quality luminaires for architects, designers, and specifiers. The company balances design and performance throughout its development process, producing visually appealing products that meet precise specifications. Its luminaires are widely used in diverse sectors, including multi-residential developments, hospitality, education, and public spaces. The Axis Track Light series features a compact design, making it ideal for art galleries, museums, retail environments, and residential spaces. With adjustable track positioning and a rotating lens head, the Axis effectively serves as accent lighting on walls or as a downlight, ensuring minimal glare and maximum visual comfort.
16. About Space Lighting, Australia
About Space, founded in 1989 and originally named Design Station, is a leading decorative lighting company in Melbourne, with showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, and Hobart. The company offers a range of lighting solutions sourced globally. The 15-watt Track Light with low power consumption is suitable for residential and art galleries, designed for ceilings below 3.2 meters, and available in black and white. It is energy-efficient, compatible with Clipsal dimmers, and offered in various color temperatures, with customizable LED options.
17. L&L Luce&Light, Italy
Based in Vicenza, Veneto, L&L specializes in high-quality LED lighting systems, embodying the essence of the Made in Italy brand with a focus on innovation and architectural integration. The company is dedicated to delivering custom lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing technical design, quality materials, and efficient production.
One of its products, the Siri Track mounted projector, is perfect for exhibitions and retail environments. It features interchangeable optical filters for easy beam adjustment and includes a manual dimmer for customizable light intensity. It offers 340 degrees of rotation on the vertical axis and 100 degrees on the horizontal axis, providing flexibility and control for various indoor lighting needs.
18. LED Luks, Slovenia
LED Luks combines the best from both cultures: Slovenia’s innovative business spirit and diligence merged with the Italian industrial manufacturing and design expertise tradition. IKAR by LED Luks features a ring-shaped design that offers a modern alternative to traditional downlights. With a fully adjustable head that rotates 360 degrees and tilts ±90 degrees, it allows for flexible light direction. Its specialized optical lenses produce pleasant, directional light with a low Unified Glare Rating (UGR) and no visible LED hotspots. Available in 65 mm and 127 mm sizes, this luminaire is ideal for hospitality areas, corridors, and foyers.
19. LED WORKS, Austria
LED-WORKS AUSTRIA GmbH, based in Vomp, Tirol, Austria, specializes in advanced lighting solutions and is recognized for its innovative approach in the lighting industry. The company offers products designed for various applications. Its LEWO modular lighting system features adaptable lens technology for ceiling, recessed, and pendant installations. LEWO-Square reflectors, suitable for these mounting options, utilize four LED chips to ensure optimal color mixing across a range of 2700K to 4000K and are engineered to comply with UGR17 standards for appropriate lighting in all environments.
20. Artemide, Italy
Founded in 1960, Artemide is a leading name in contemporary lighting, known for its focus on design, sustainability, and advanced technology. Its Italian-made products are found in prestigious locations worldwide, including hotels, restaurants, museums, and private residences. Artemide’s Olmo versatile suspended track lighting system features a linear track module with a magnetic power connection and interchangeable luminous heads for spot or diffused lighting. With a C-section design for structural integrity and flexibility, Olmo can be customized easily. It supports up to 130W and can be installed vertically or horizontally, adapting its configuration and lighting performance to suit different spaces.
21. nuudo., Netherlands
nuudo. is a brand dedicated to delivering high-quality lighting solutions that create the perfect ambiance. With a talented international design team and a workshop in the Netherlands, nuudo. ensures excellence in every luminaire produced. The brand emphasizes unique details and a strong understanding of contemporary design trends. A highlight of this brand is the Arcano 48V DC track system, available in built-in, surface-mounted, and suspended versions. This versatile system accommodates various products, including downlights, opal fixtures for general illumination, directional spotlights, and adjustable pendant luminaires. It is perfect for retail, hospitality, and residential or office spaces where a welcoming atmosphere is key.
22. HOKASU, Turkey
HOKASU is a distinctive lighting system that merges contemporary art with advanced technology. Its range of linear, magnetic, and track luminaires are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, and backed by a 5-year warranty. HOKASU partners with renowned architects and designers to develop exclusive high-profile lighting projects. HOKASU’s Tube Zoom TR with adjustable mechanism is a specially designed board for a uniform LED glow with high accuracy. It allows users to modify the light angle between 12 and 50 degrees by swiveling the luminaire body. This flexibility enables precise light direction control and easy installation anywhere along the track, with the option to reposition as necessary.
23. EXENIA, Italy
Exenia, founded in 2010 and part of the Lumenpulse Group since 2015, specializes in LED lighting that combines Italian design with high performance for professionals. The company offers both technical and decorative luminaires for indoor and outdoor use, catering to museums, places of worship, hospitality venues, and retail environments. Exenia ensures high-quality, flexible, and sustainable lighting solutions through a comprehensive production process. Its GIOTTO 48 is a modern lighting fixture designed for diffuse illumination using frosted glass, creating an inviting glow. Its stylish appearance enhances interior designs and forms captivating geometric patterns with T-bars and fixtures.
24. Resident, New Zealand
Established in 2011, Resident is a contemporary design and manufacturing company based in New Zealand, specializing in furniture and lighting. The company draws inspiration from a diverse group of selected designers to create a collection that is clean, crafted, functional, and thought-provoking. Echo Track Mount decorative and technical lighting by Resident perfectly blends decorative and technical lighting. It features customizable snap-on lenses that can be adjusted on-site, allowing users to alter the color temperature, glare, and beam angle. This design results in a family of high-output directional lights with excellent light distribution.
25. Spectrum Lighting, Inc., United States
Spectrum Lighting, Inc., began in 1992 by specializing in low-voltage landscape lighting. The company rebranded in 1996 to enter the architectural lighting market, launching downlights and decorative luminaires. Today, Spectrum operates a 250,000-square-foot factory in Fall River, MA, employing 250 people. Its STT 3" Euro Series track light is a notable product designed for various applications, such as highlighting artwork and providing overall illumination. Constructed from die-cast, extruded, and machined aluminum, the fixture has a durable finish from a multi-stage polyester powder-coat process.