Your Past, Present and Future Horticultural Lighting Partner

Horticultural lighting systems are a big investment in terms of capital expenditure―as well as crop yields, plant health and productivity. Your investment should deliver value in the long term―as should the commitment and support from your lighting supplier. P.L. Light Systems has been delivering professional quality grow light systems to the North American horticultural industry for over 45 years, and we are dedicated and committed to partnering in our customers’ success. We are very proud of the relationships we build with our customers through a sincere dedication to their growth, and our continued after-sales support.

P.L. Light Systems has been operating since 1981, when it first opened the doors of its Canadian office as the North American division of Poot Lichtenergie B.V.―servicing both the North and South American markets. As one of the original pioneers in horticultural lighting, Poot Lichtenergie first began producing horticultural lighting systems in the Netherlands in 1977.

A timeline showing the evolution of horticultural lighting from magnetic HPS in 1981 to projected LED and other technologies in 2026, with images of various light fixtures—discover your future horticultural lighting partner. — 2026 Product Innovation Timeline

The P.L. Light Systems Advantage

The company distributes products across Canada, the USA and South America from its manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This is the base for the company’s team of passionate and experienced professionals which helps drive their growth. Having the headquarters and manufacturing located in North America has many advantages. A big one, is ensuring a reliable supply of quality products for our customers. Another advantage is that our professional sales and support teams are here when you need them most. Having an in-house team of experts from light planning, to manufacturing, to technical and sales support, allows us to focus on the details of individual orders and the unique needs of each customer.

This is reflected in the quality of our products―built for long-term reliability and use―and our long-standing relationships with customers, some of whom have been using our luminaires for more than 20 years. In addition, our team of customer service experts are available for inquiries or issues and can collaborate with our technical team to quickly resolve any concerns.

A look back at the old P.L. Light Systems trade show booth to the present one

P.L. Light Systems builds and manufactures their luminaires at their headquarters in Hamilton, Canada

Advantages of having a North American Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility

Reliable supply of inventory and products
Local team of sales and customer service representatives
Local knowledge of horticultural industry
Higher standard of safety and quality control
Greater environmental stewardship and sustainability

No matter what you grow, or the style or type of lighting you are investing in―we have a solution for you. We pride ourselves on giving unbiased, honest opinions and advice―developed through years of experience in the horticulture industry. And since P.L. Light Systems manufactures both HID (HPS and CMH) and LED luminaires, we are not biased towards any one technology. This gives you the comfort of knowing we are not motivated to just sell you a lighting system―but to find you the perfect lighting system that works for your application, and delivers the results you are looking for.

We have worked with growers in all industries, from vine crops and cannabis, to ornamentals and research institutions, so we have a great breadth of knowledge across all areas of horticulture. Each customer comes to us with their own individual needs and diverse set of goals when it comes to lighting technology, and we work with you to define those goals and help you reach them.

From past to present – we have helped growers cultivate a wide variety of crops for 45 years

CLOSE COLLABORATION CREATES CONFIDENCE

Our success is rooted in the success of our customers. We have always been proud to work alongside the brightest and most innovative in the horticultural industry. We understand your challenges as a CEA grower. P.L. Light Systems is here to support you before, during, and long after we have installed our products. So, when you chose a P.L. Light Systems’ product, you are investing in the peace of mind that you are dealing with an established, local company offering local service and support.

Connect with our sales team to get started on your own light plan and discover how P.L. Light Systems can help grow your business.

Updated: March 2026