Question 1

What does custom hospitality lighting typically include?

Accepted Answer

Custom hospitality lighting usually covers finish changes, size and proportion adjustments, shade modifications, material substitutions, outlet and USB configurations, mounting variations and switching options. Most of these adjustments carry limited cost impact when they are addressed early in the specification stage.

Question 2

Are you a hospitality lighting manufacturer or a reseller?

Accepted Answer

Mario Contract Lighting is a manufacturer. We operate our own domestic production facility and work with long-term overseas manufacturing partners, so fixtures are engineered to contract-grade requirements rather than sourced from consumer catalogs.

Question 3

Do you manufacture lighting in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We manufacture in a 100,000-square-foot facility in Roanoke, Virginia. Domestic production is used strategically based on materials, lead time, quantity and budget targets, while global sourcing supports value-driven programs.

Question 4

How are lead times determined for custom lighting projects?

Accepted Answer

Lead times depend on product type, level of customization, production location and current factory capacity. Domestic manufacturing generally supports shorter, more predictable schedules, while imported production requires a longer planning window. Final lead times are confirmed in writing during specification.

Question 5

What are your minimum order quantities?

Accepted Answer

Minimums vary by product family, material and production method — many domestic programs start as low as one piece for ceiling fixtures and 12 pieces for portable lamps. Exact minimums are confirmed for each specification.

Question 6

Can you match finishes, materials or brand standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Finishes, metals, wood tones, acrylics and shade fabrics can be developed to align with brand standards or design intent. Matching is reviewed for durability, material availability and production feasibility so results stay consistent across rooms and properties.

Question 7

Which hospitality project types do you support?

Accepted Answer

We support guest rooms, corridors, lobbies, restaurants, ballrooms, meeting spaces, senior living communities and multifamily amenity areas — including single-property renovations, new construction and multi-location brand programs.