Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Emergency Lighting Solutions Since 1938
Founded in 1938, Big Beam Emergency Systems has dedicated itself to manufacturing high-quality life safety lighting products while maintaining the highest standards of service. Our commitment to quality is unwavering, even when competitive pressures suggest otherwise. We pioneered emergency lighting solutions and have earned a global reputation for innovation and reliability. Our products are specified by engineers, contractors, and distributors worldwide, reflecting our deep industry expertise. With over 80 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of emergency lights, exit signs, and backup systems tailored to diverse applications.Our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities ensure complete process control, guaranteeing consistent product excellence. We provide unmatched flexibility for custom requests, from specialized designs to unique finishes. Our UL-certified facility ensures compliance with the latest safety codes, including NFPA standards. We stand behind our products with an exclusive lifetime warranty, a testament to our confidence in their durability and performance. Our personal approach to customer service, including direct follow-ups, ensures clients receive tailored support throughout their purchasing journey.
Services
Emergency Lights
Exit Signs
UPS Backup Systems
Portable Lanterns
Custom Lighting Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- We have 80+ years of experience pioneering emergency lighting innovations.
- Our products are covered by an exclusive lifetime warranty.
- We maintain full control over manufacturing for consistent quality.
- We offer custom solutions for unique lighting challenges.
- Our UL-certified facility ensures compliance with the latest safety codes.
Associations and certifications
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Services
Emergency Lights
Big Beam designs and manufactures UL 924-certified emergency lights for commercial and industrial settings. Our products ensure reliable illumination during power outages, meeting NFPA 101 life safety codes. With over 50 series available, we provide solutions for standard and specialized applications.
Exit Signs
We produce LED exit signs compliant with Chicago and New York City codes, including wet-location and NEMA-rated models. Our signs feature durable construction and energy-efficient designs, ensuring visibility in emergencies while meeting federal safety regulations.
UPS Backup Systems
Our uninterruptible power supply systems provide emergency power for lighting fixtures during outages. Ranging from 55W to 125,000W, these UL-certified inverters support incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lighting in commercial and industrial environments.
Portable Lanterns
Durable, long-lasting portable lanterns designed for rugged use in emergency and industrial settings. These battery-powered units offer reliable illumination and are covered by a lifetime warranty, ensuring dependability in critical situations.
Custom Lighting Solutions
We specialize in tailored lighting solutions for unique requirements, including specialized finishes, configurations, and performance specifications. Our in-house engineering team collaborates directly with clients to address complex safety and operational challenges with precision-crafted products.
Questions
What products does Big Beam Emergency Systems offer?
We manufacture emergency lights, exit signs, UPS backup systems, portable lanterns, and custom lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and special-use applications.
Are Big Beam products UL certified?
Yes, our facility is UL certified, and our products comply with UL 924 and NFPA safety standards.
What is the warranty on Big Beam products?
We offer an exclusive lifetime warranty on emergency lights, exit signs, and portable lanterns.
Can Big Beam accommodate custom lighting requests?
Yes, our in-house capabilities allow us to create custom designs for unique specifications, including special colors and configurations.
Where is Big Beam Emergency Systems located?
Our manufacturing facility is in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with products distributed nationwide and internationally.
Reviews (2)
Brian The Tower Guy
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive:Quality,Value
Love the classic big beam units with LED heads. The chargers are very good. and the PAR 46 LED heads are very bright
Love the classic big beam units with LED heads. The chargers are very good. and the PAR 46 LED heads are very bright
Patrycja Labno
Jun 24, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
THE WORST PLACE TO DO BUSINESS. THESE PEOPLE ARE HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, PRODUCTS ARE TRASH!!!! DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE TAKE YOUR MONEY
THE WORST PLACE TO DO BUSINESS. THESE PEOPLE ARE HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, PRODUCTS ARE TRASH!!!! DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE TAKE YOUR MONEY
