About OrbitX

South African engineering excellence delivering industrial-grade Direct Drive LED lighting since 2016.

AboutOrbitX

With manufacturing that started in 2016 in Paarl, we currently have more than 100,000 OrbitX lights in operation across South Africa, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.

Our vision is to provide commercial and industrial lights mimicking South African sunlight along with very long lifespans, virtually no maintenance, and lifecycle costs that are lower than any other light.

We are passionate about lighting and we understand the demanding environments of industrial, commercial, academic, mining and horticultural lighting.

100k+
Lights Deployed
8 Years
Guarantee
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Some of Our Clients

• Rhodes Food Group

• Outdoor Warehouse

• Agrimark & Stellenpak

• Bella Frutta & City Logistics

• The Le Roux Group

• Stellenbosch University

• Cape Town University

• Atlantis Foundries

Our Technology

Direct Drive architecture, robust thermal design, and high-CRI optics engineered for South African conditions.

Direct Drive Efficiency

Fewer points of failure and superior power delivery for long service life.

Industrial Reliability

Rugged housings, surge protection, and strict QA for harsh environments.

Natural Light Quality

Optimized spectra and optics for visual comfort and high productivity.

Our Milestones

2016
OrbitX founded and first Direct Drive prototypes built in Paarl.
2018
Scaled local manufacturing and began national rollouts.
2021
100+ large installations completed across SA and neighboring countries.
2024
Expanded product family with new industrial and horticultural lines.