About GDS

Our company

GDS Pioneering Light was founded in 2004 to find practical answers to lighting problems that the industry had accepted for too long. We started in entertainment technology, and our smooth, flicker-free dimming is still trusted in some of the world's best-known theatres.

Over twenty years we have grown into architectural lighting. Today our Bristol team designs, engineers and builds luminaires and the Drive Hub control system for theatres, concert halls, offices, heritage buildings and cruise ships around the world.

We are a growing team of engineers, designers and product developers. GDS is part of the Coemar group and a registered WEEE producer.

  • 2004Founded, in entertainment lighting
  • BristolDesign, engineering and manufacturing
  • 5 yearsWarranty on every GDS fitting
  • 2023Drive Hub named Lighting Product of the Year (ABTT)

Our services


Our teams

  • Lighting design
  • Research and development
  • Special projects engineering
  • Sales and marketing
  • Technical support
  • Logistics

Work with us

Whether you're specifying a single fitting or a venue-wide system, our team is ready to help.