A Letter from the Founder
A Letter from the Founder
As I reflect on the journey of ORACLE Lighting, I’m filled with immense gratitude. This month closes out our 25th year in business—and while it’s easy to count the years, it’s the experiences, the people, and the passion that truly define our story.
What began in that small garage decades ago wasn’t just about lights. It was about creating solutions, pushing boundaries, and doing things differently from the start. I still remember those early days: late nights soldering halo kits by hand, packing every order myself, and feeling proud every time a customer gave us a shot. It was humbling then—and it still is today.
Today, ORACLE Lighting stands as a recognized leader in the automotive lighting space—but we’ve never lost that original spirit of hustle, heart, and innovation. We’ve faced our fair share of adversity over the years—from hurricanes to supply chain challenges to global disruptions—but each test only strengthened our resolve and sharpened our focus.
“We’re still the same garage-built company—just with a bigger garage and a stronger team.”
That’s why we remain committed to the things that matter: cutting-edge innovation, high-quality engineering, and caring customer support- because we are not a profit driven corporation, were enthusiasts just like you. We don’t just want to make products—we want to provide enthusiasts with truly innovative products that are designed to perform and built for real people who love their vehicles as much as we do.
“We don’t just build products—we build trust, loyalty, and community.”
Over the past two and a half decades, we’ve grown from a passion project into a globally recognized brand. But our core values haven’t changed. We’re still proudly family-owned, and that means our decisions are driven by purpose—not profits. While many of our competitors are controlled by large corporations or private equity firms, What does that mean for you? It means we don’t answer to shareholders. We answer to our customers. Your input shapes our products, your support drives our growth, and your trust is something we never take for granted.
“ORACLE Lighting was built by listening—and we’re listening now more than ever.”
Like any journey worth taking, ours hasn’t been without challenges. We've faced adversity—from natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina to global supply chain issues—but every setback has only made us stronger. We’ve learned, adapted, and emerged more resilient with each step. And through it all, our customers have been our greatest motivation.
Your trust in us fuels everything we do. As we celebrate 25 years, I want to sincerely thank you. Whether you’ve just discovered us or have been with us since the forum days, you’ve played a role in this journey. Your support, enthusiasm, and honesty have helped fuel our innovation and drive our team to never settle.
As we look ahead to the 25 years, our commitment remains clear: to deliver innovative, high-quality lighting solutions backed by the personalized service you deserve. We’re more passionate than ever about what we do, and we’re just getting started.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Sincerely,
Justin Hartenstein
Founder and Owner | ORACLE Lighting