RAB Lighting has manufactured commercial and outdoor LED fixtures since 1946, and the company sells its products exclusively through electrical distributors rather than direct to end users. That means the distributor you choose determines your pricing, your warranty coverage, and whether the exact catalog number you are quoting is rebate eligible. This guide explains what an authorized RAB distributor actually is, why it matters on a commercial job, and how to buy the RAB lines contractors specify most.
Rock Lighting & Electric is an authorized RAB Lighting distributor and dealer with 12,000+ RAB products, nationwide shipping, and contractor pricing on request. Browse the full catalog on our RAB Lighting collection.
What an authorized RAB distributor means, and why it matters
Because RAB sells only through its distributor network, an authorized distributor is one that buys direct from RAB and is recognized in RAB's system. That authorization carries three practical benefits on a real job.
- Warranty is honored. RAB's product warranties run through its authorized channel. Buying from a gray-market or unauthorized reseller can leave you without a valid warranty claim when a fixture fails in year three. Warranty length varies by product line, so confirm the current term for your family on RAB's spec sheet.
- Current product and correct catalog numbers. Authorized distributors carry RAB's current families and can match the exact catalog number on your fixture schedule, including field-adjustable wattage and CCT SKUs that replace several older part numbers.
- DLC and rebate eligibility. Many RAB fixtures are DLC listed, which is what most utility rebate programs require. An authorized distributor can confirm the specific catalog number is DLC listed before you count on a rebate.
If you are comparing distributors, those three points, warranty, current SKUs, and verified rebate eligibility, are the ones that cost you money when they go wrong.
The RAB lines contractors buy most
RAB's catalog spans indoor and outdoor commercial lighting. The families we are asked to quote most often:
- LED wall packs for building perimeter, entry, and security lighting. Most current RAB wall packs are field adjustable across wattage and color temperature. See our RAB LED Wall Pack Buying Guide for how to spec them.
- LED floodlights for building facades, signage, and area floods. Covered in the RAB LED Floodlight Buying Guide.
- Area and pole lights for parking lots, roadways, and site lighting. See the RAB Area and Pole Light Buying Guide.
- High bays, bollards, downlights, and controls for warehouses, walkways, and interior commercial spaces.
For the detailed specs, wattages, lumens, CCT options, and DLC status, use the linked buying guides. Every figure in those guides is verified against RAB's own product data.
How to buy RAB from Rock Lighting
- Send your fixture schedule or part list. If you have a spec or a takeoff, send it over. We will match the exact RAB catalog numbers, including the right field-adjustable SKU where one fixture replaces several.
- We confirm DLC and rebate eligibility. We will verify which catalog numbers are DLC listed so you can pursue the utility rebate with confidence.
- Get contractor pricing. Tell us the quantities and we will quote distributor and contractor pricing.
- Nationwide shipping. Orders ship nationwide from our authorized RAB inventory.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Lighting an authorized RAB Lighting distributor?
Yes. Rock Lighting & Electric is an authorized RAB Lighting distributor and dealer carrying the full indoor and outdoor RAB catalog, 12,000+ products, with contractor pricing on request and nationwide shipping.
Why does RAB only sell through distributors?
RAB Lighting has manufactured lighting since 1946 and sells its products exclusively through electrical distributors rather than direct to consumers. Buying through an authorized distributor is how you get valid warranty coverage, current catalog numbers, and verified rebate eligibility.
Does buying from an authorized RAB distributor protect my warranty?
Yes. RAB's product warranties are honored through its authorized distributor channel. Buying from an unauthorized or gray-market reseller can void your ability to make a warranty claim. Confirm the current warranty term for your specific product family on RAB's spec sheet.
Can Rock Lighting confirm whether a RAB fixture is DLC listed for a rebate?
Yes. Send us the catalog number and we will confirm its DLC listing status before you count on a utility rebate, so you do not spec a part that is not rebate eligible.
Can I get contractor or bulk pricing on a RAB order?
Yes. Send your RAB part numbers and quantities and we will quote distributor and contractor pricing.
What RAB products does Rock Lighting stock?
We carry RAB's LED wall packs, floodlights, area and pole lights, high bays, bollards, downlights, and lighting controls, the full commercial and outdoor catalog, 12,000+ products in total.
Sizing a RAB package for a project? Request a quote or contact us and our team will match the exact RAB catalog numbers for your site. New to Rock? Create a contractor account for pricing.
This guide is general information. RAB corporate facts (founded 1946, sold exclusively through electrical distributors) are verified against rablighting.com. Warranty terms and specifications vary by exact model and revision, so confirm current figures on the manufacturer spec sheet before purchase.