The most accurate answer is not simply “China” or “the United States.”
Litetronics is an established American lighting company headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois. However, public trade records show that the company imports lighting products and components from several countries, including China and Vietnam.
A 2025 shipment record specifically identified LED light panels supplied from China. More recent records show Litetronics receiving other LED lighting shipments from both China and Vietnam.
What the public evidence does not establish is the current country of origin of every PST1, PST2 or PST4 panel.
The Short Answer
Based on the available evidence:
- Litetronics is a U.S.-based lighting brand, not proof of U.S. manufacture.
- At least one recorded 2025 shipment described as “LED light panel” originated in China.
- Recent company-level shipments also show LED lighting sourced from Vietnam.
- The current PST specification sheet does not state a manufacturing country.
- A historical China-origin shipment cannot prove that every current PST panel is made in China.
- A generic Vietnam shipment cannot prove that the PST series has moved to Vietnam.
Buyers should request a current country-of-origin declaration for the exact PST catalog number being ordered.
Litetronics Is an American Brand, but That Is Not an Origin Statement
Litetronics states that it was founded in 1970 and operates from Bedford Park, Illinois. Its U.S. presence supports sales, product development, distribution and customer service.
It does not automatically mean that the physical fixtures are manufactured in Illinois.
This distinction is particularly important when a distributor needs to calculate:
- Section 301 exposure
- Total landed cost
- Government-project eligibility
- Customer origin requirements
- Country-of-origin marking
- Private-label replacement options
“American lighting company” and “Made in USA” are not interchangeable claims.
What the Shipping Records Actually Show
Publicly available import data shows a multi-country supply chain.
A March 2025 customs record identified a shipment from Zhongshan Noonlighting in China to Litetronics containing “LED light panel, LED light and LED lighting.”
More recent Litetronics import records include:
- LED lighting imported from China
- LED lighting imported from Vietnam
- LED drivers and accessories from China
- Emergency lighting products from Thailand
- Lighting products from additional Asian suppliers
This establishes that Litetronics does not rely on one visible manufacturing country across its entire portfolio.
It does not establish which factory produced a specific PST1, PST2 or PST4 unit.
Import descriptions are often too broad to match a shipment to an exact catalog number. “LED light” could refer to panels, high bays, wall packs, strip fixtures or another product family.
Trade data is useful for identifying sourcing patterns. It is not a substitute for a model-level origin declaration.
The Current PST Backlit Panel Series
The latest reviewed Litetronics LED Back Lit Panel specification sheet, revised August 1, 2025, lists three primary models:
| Model | Size | Selectable wattage | Selectable CCT | Maximum output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST1 | 1×4 | 25/30/40W | 3500/4000/5000K | 4,400 lm |
| PST2 | 2×2 | 25/30/40W | 3500/4000/5000K | 4,400 lm |
| PST4 | 2×4 | 30/40/50W | 3500/4000/5000K | 5,500 lm |
The specification also identifies:
- Backlit construction
- 120–277V input
- 0–10V dimming
- Up to 110 lm/W
- ETL damp-location rating
- DLC 5.1 Standard
- IC rating
- Sealed enclosure
- Anti-yellowing polycarbonate diffuser
- Grid, surface and suspension mounting
- Optional emergency battery backup
- 50,000-hour rated life
- Five-year warranty
The specification confirms the product architecture and performance range. It does not disclose the factory or finished-product origin.
PST vs PT vs FP: Do Not Compare the Wrong Generation
This comparison is necessary because Litetronics continues to have several generations of panel documentation visible online.
| Series | Product generation | Typical identifying feature |
| FP | Earlier flat-panel family | Fixed wattage and CCT model combinations |
| PT | Adjustable-wattage light-panel family | Up to five output settings; separate CCT model numbers |
| PST | Current backlit selectable series | Three wattage settings and three CCT settings in each fixture |
A project specification containing PT240 or PT440 should not automatically be priced using PST2 or PST4 without reviewing the differences.
For example, older PT documentation advertised up to 125 lm/W, a 100,000-hour rated life and a ten-year warranty. The current PST specification lists up to 110 lm/W, a 50,000-hour life and a five-year warranty.
The PST may still be an acceptable replacement, but it is not a documentation-equivalent substitution.
The distributor should compare:
- Maximum and minimum lumen output
- DLC listing status
- Efficacy
- Fixture depth
- Dimming behavior
- Emergency compatibility
- Mounting accessories
- Warranty term
- Approved manufacturer requirements
A similar model size does not make two generations interchangeable.
The Public Specification Conflict Buyers Should Notice
The general Litetronics LED Light Panel page continues to mention performance claims such as:
- Up to 100,000 hours
- Ten-year warranty
- DLC Premium positioning
The current PST backlit panel specification instead identifies:
- 50,000-hour rated life
- Five-year warranty
- DLC 5.1 Standard
- Up to 110 lm/W
These statements may refer to different panel generations rather than an error. However, a buyer landing on the general product page could easily apply older claims to the current PST series.
For project submittals, the current model-specific specification should take priority over general marketing copy.
The purchase order should state the required performance rather than relying on the phrase “Litetronics LED panel.”
Why This Matters for Utility Rebates
DLC Premium and DLC Standard are not the same listing status. More importantly, neither status should be verified only through a brand webpage.
A rebate program may require:
- An active DLC-listed model
- The exact model suffix
- A qualifying wattage setting
- A specific product category
- Installation within the utility’s program period
- Preapproval before purchase or installation
If the general webpage says DLC Premium but the current PST specification says DLC 5.1 Standard, confirm the exact PST model in the DLC Qualified Products List.
Do not submit an older PT listing as evidence for a PST fixture.
A DLC-listed panel also does not automatically qualify for every utility rebate. The local program controls final eligibility.
Could Current Litetronics Panels Come From Vietnam?
It is possible that some current Litetronics products are sourced from Vietnam. Recent trade records show substantial LED lighting shipments from Vietnamese suppliers to Litetronics.
However, those records do not publicly identify PST1, PST2 or PST4.
There are three reasonable possibilities:
- The PST series continues to be produced in China.
- Some PST production has moved to Vietnam.
- Litetronics uses different countries for different models or production runs.
None should be presented as fact without SKU-level evidence.
The useful conclusion is that Litetronics has access to a diversified Asian supply chain. It is not evidence that every product can carry the same country-of-origin label.
Does Vietnam Assembly Remove China Tariffs?
Not automatically.
Moving final assembly to Vietnam does not by itself establish Vietnamese origin. U.S. Customs may consider the origin of major components, the manufacturing operations performed and whether the process creates a substantial transformation.
A panel assembled in Vietnam from imported housings, drivers, LED boards and diffusers requires a real manufacturing review. Repacking or performing minor assembly is not sufficient to guarantee a new origin.
Importers should obtain:
- Manufacturing flowchart
- Bill of materials by component origin
- Description of PCB assembly
- Driver sourcing information
- Housing and diffuser processing details
- Production and quality-control records
- Certificate of origin
- Finished-product and carton labels
The final tariff position should be reviewed using the applicable HTS classification and current U.S. trade measures.
A Better RFQ for Litetronics Panel Orders
Instead of asking, “Where are Litetronics panels made?” send a model-specific request:
Please confirm the finished-product country of origin for PST1, PST2 or PST4, including the selected emergency and mounting accessories. Provide a current country-of-origin declaration, label photographs, ETL listing reference, DLC product ID, warranty applicable to this catalog number and confirmation that the documentation covers the production lot being quoted.
This request separates product evidence from brand-level assumptions.
For a large distributor order, also request written notice before any approved factory, driver or country-of-origin change.
When a Distributor Needs a Factory-Direct Equivalent
Litetronics is a logical option for buyers who value an established U.S. brand, domestic distribution and a broad commercial product range.
A factory-direct program serves a different purpose. It may be more suitable when the buyer needs:
- Private-label ownership
- Custom selectable wattages
- Five-CCT consolidation
- Custom cartons and pallet quantities
- Driver approval
- Batch-level color controls
- Disclosed manufacturing origin
- Certificate-of-origin support
- A China-plus-Vietnam sourcing strategy
Buyers researching production alternatives can review these commercial lighting manufacturers in Vietnam.
Xmart offers a Vietnam-made commercial backlit panel in 1×4, 2×2 and 2×4 formats with selectable wattage and CCT, 0–10V dimming, channel-specific packaging and OEM/ODM support.
When evaluating a potential top LED flat panel manufacturer, buyers should compare the supplier’s control over the complete program—not only the published lumens per watt. Origin documentation, certification coverage, batch consistency and change-control procedures directly affect commercial risk.
Review the available Xmart certification information and confirm the exact model required for the target market. Vietnam manufacture does not independently guarantee a particular tariff, rebate or government-procurement result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Litetronics headquartered?
Litetronics International is based in Bedford Park, Illinois.
Are Litetronics LED flat panels made in the USA?
The reviewed public product documents do not support a blanket Made in USA claim for Litetronics LED panels.
Are Litetronics LED panels made in China?
A 2025 shipment record specifically identified LED light panels imported from China. However, this does not prove the origin of every current PST model or production lot.
Does Litetronics manufacture products in Vietnam?
Trade records show Litetronics receiving LED lighting shipments from suppliers in Vietnam. Public shipment descriptions do not conclusively identify those products as PST flat panels.
What replaced the Litetronics PT panel series?
The PST1, PST2 and PST4 appear in the current backlit panel specification. Buyers should not treat them as automatic one-for-one replacements without comparing performance, dimensions, listing status and warranty.
What is the difference between PST4 and PT440?
PST4 is a 2×4 backlit panel with three selectable CCTs and 30/40/50W settings. PT440 belongs to an earlier adjustable-output generation built around a 4000K root model. Their warranty, rated life, efficacy and listing documentation may differ.
Is the Litetronics PST series DLC Premium?
The current PST specification identifies DLC 5.1 Standard. An older or more general Litetronics page may refer to DLC Premium for other panel generations. Verify the exact catalog number in the DLC database.
What origin document should a distributor request?
Request a signed country-of-origin declaration tied to the exact model and production lot, supported by product labels, carton labels and certificate-of-origin documentation.
Final Verdict
Litetronics is an American commercial lighting brand with a documented international supply chain.
Available evidence supports historical China production for at least some LED light panels and confirms broader sourcing from Vietnam and other Asian countries. It does not support assigning one permanent country of origin to every current Litetronics panel.
The more immediate B2B risk is the overlap between legacy PT and FP documentation and the current PST backlit series. Product lifespan, warranty and DLC status should be verified from the exact model-specific documents before quotation or substitution.
For current PST orders, request the factory country, final product label, DLC product ID and warranty in writing. For OEM or private-label alternatives, request a panel-light quotation based on the required size, output, controls, packaging, certifications and target country.
