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About us

In 1990, in the heart of Los Angeles, ELCO Lighting was founded on the philosophy that high quality lighting products should be sold at a fair market price.

Founded by Steve Cohen in Los Angeles in 1990.

About ELCO

Lighting made easier to specify, install, and trust.

ELCO develops practical lighting systems for teams who need performance without unnecessary complexity. Our catalog is built around clear product families, flexible applications, and reliable documentation so every decision can move faster.

Warm residential interior illuminated with recessed ELCO lighting

How we work

Products shaped around real project conditions.

From compact recessed fixtures to complete system families, each solution is designed for the way contractors, designers, distributors, and homeowners actually work. The goal is simple: fewer dead ends, cleaner coordination, and lighting that feels intentional in the finished space.

Modern interior with layered architectural lighting

Built for

11

Product categories

Across

47

Systems

Available

166

Families

Project types

  • Residential Retail Hospitality

Support

  • Spec Install Resources

Lighting without dead ends

One partner for the whole job.

ELCO brings categories, systems, resources, and project examples into one connected experience. Whether the job calls for a single fixture family or a coordinated lighting package, the path from idea to specification stays clear.

Showroom interior with layered ceiling lighting
commercial interiors
Recessed lighting in a finished ceiling
residential projects
Hospitality interior with architectural lighting
hospitality spaces

Why ELCO

  • In today, out today.Almost every in-stock order ships the same day.
  • Built to last.50,000-hour L70 life and a 5-year limited warranty on LED systems.
  • One catalog, every spec.Spec sheets, IES files and instructions for every item, on every page.
  • Since 1990.Designed and supported from Los Angeles since 1990.

Why it matters

Before the lights turn on.

01

Clear specification paths

Families, systems, filters, and resources are structured so teams can find the right product path without digging through disconnected documents.

02

Installer-minded details

Product options are organized around real ceiling conditions, wiring needs, trim choices, and jobsite decisions.

03

Systems that scale

A single lighting idea can extend across rooms, applications, and fixture formats while preserving a consistent visual language.

04

Performance with restraint

ELCO prioritizes dependable light quality, usable controls, and product breadth without making the selection process feel heavy.