LiteTrace Brands

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Columbia, MD

Founded

2014

From its Columbia, Maryland headquarters, LiteTrace Brands designs and engineers Bluetooth-based lighting controls and building automation systems for commercial facilities worldwide. Founded in 2006, the company developed the Keilton platform and pairs its networked sensors and controllers with Autani software to connect lighting, HVAC, and facility management. Its networked lighting controls have earned UL 1376 security certification and were among the first listed to the DLC Networked Lighting Controls standard.

• AutaniFounded in 2006 by software and mechanical engineers in Columbia, Maryland, Autani develops intelligent building automation and energy management systems that connect lighting, HVAC, and other building technologies. Its open-platform EnergyCenter system is designed to work with existing commercial equipment rather than lock customers into proprietary hardware. Autani says its solutions serve more than 500 customers across over 150 million square feet worldwide, and the company won the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 L-Prize for the Connected Systems Track.COLUMBIA, MD
• SMRT Commercial Lighting ControlsSMRT Commercial Lighting Controls manufactures lighting control systems, including Bluetooth mesh networks, low-voltage networked controls, stand-alone controls, relay panels, and contractor kits. The company focuses on simplifying installation and reducing costs for commercial and institutional projects.JERSEY SHORE, PA
• WT ControlsWT Controls, a Wireless Telematics brand based in Blue Ash, manufactures patented, U.S.-made cellular controllers that automate commercial exterior lighting without Wi-Fi. Its LCMS platform provides remote scheduling, outage notifications and automatic adjustment for seasonal daylight changes, helping property owners keep sites lit while reducing energy use and maintenance. The company also applies its controls beyond lighting, including selected building equipment and water features.CINCINNATI, OH
• LITELUME CorporationWith more than 25 years in the LED industry, LITELUME Corporation manufactures U.S.-made LED lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Based in Towson, Maryland, the company pairs stocked products and short lead times with photometric design support and smart-building control partnerships, including Autani. Its fixtures are offered with DLC and UL qualifications, and Buy America Act-compliant products are available.TOWSON, MD