Ansell Lighting has unveiled its S19 product catalogue, showcasing a host of new lighting innovations and enhanced support services for contractors.

S19 is the biggest Ansell catalogue yet and includes almost 50 new products and product upgrades, reflecting the company’s commitment to continuous innovation.

Key highlights of S19 include:

Exa C 

A new addition to the EXA collection – the EXA C is a purpose built padel court floodlight, with precision lenses for controlled beam distribution and uniform playing surface illumination.

Tornado Pro

The fully redesigned and upgraded Tornado Pro is a high spec, non-corrosive batten, designed for applications where performance, optical control and visual quality are critical.

XPRESS

The XPRESS clip-in emergency and microwave sensor converter kits are being rolled out across a number of popular products, following its launch on the Tornado Evo earlier this year.

S19 also includes details of Ansell’s extensive contractor support proposition, which includes a range of services, including streamlined deliveries with improved pallet labelling, on-site surveys, lighting design  and on-site warranties.

The S19 brochure is now available for download at: www.ansell-lighting.com/en/s19-catalogue. Printed copies can be ordered via the online platform or through your local Area Sales Manager (ASM).

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A look at the latest display solutions to help increase your in-store purchases.

HOW ABOUT SLAT!

Aurora Lighting has revealed its brand-new slatwall point of sale unit. Designed to attract attention and drive sales, this premium display showcases Aurora’s most in-demand lighting solutions, making it easier than ever for customers to find the right products.

Featuring an expertly curated selection of Aurora’s best-selling products, the unit includes:

• Fire-Rated Downlights – Industry-leading safety and performance, available in multiple finishes and colour temperatures.
• Bulkheads – Durable, stylish, and energy-efficient solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications.
• Battens & Anti-Corrosives – Robust and high-lumen output plug and play fittings, ideal for commercial and industrial spaces.
• LED Strip – Versatile and innovative lighting, perfect for accent and task lighting needs.

This eye-catching slatwall display is designed for maximum engagement, giving installers and contractors instant access to high quality lighting solutions at the point of purchase. With clear product labelling, easy-to-understand specifications, and visually appealing design, customers can confidently choose the right lighting for their projects.

By incorporating the Aurora slatwall point of sale unit into your trade counter, you’ll enhance the buying experience, boost impulse purchases and reinforce your reputation as a go-to wholesaler for premium lighting solutions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your sales with this sleek, high-impact display.

Contact Aurora Lighting today to get your trade counter equipped with the latest in LED innovation!

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In this month’s Face to Face we speak with John Lyons, Divisional Director at Zumtobel Group, about lighting industry trends and the company’s future plans.

Q1: What is your industry background and how did you get involved with Thorn Lighting?

I began my career in the lighting industry in 1995 with Philips Lighting, spending eight remarkable years at the Hamilton, Scotland factory specialising in outdoor solutions. During this time, I gained extensive experience across multiple departments, including quality, production, purchasing and procurement, warehousing, distribution, and transportation. This comprehensive exposure provided me with an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in aligning production with customer supply and demand needs.

In 2003, I relocated to Guildford to join Philips Lighting’s commercial sales organisation. Initially, I served as Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Manager, overseeing the Professional Luminaires, Lamps, OEM, and Consumer divisions. I later transitioned into a customer-facing role as Regional Specification Manager. After nearly 18 successful years, I embraced an opportunity to collaborate with former colleagues and joined Thorn Lighting in November 2012.

Throughout my career, I have managed both specification and trade teams, leveraging my expertise to support various aspects of the business. Currently, my focus is on the trade sector, where I collaborate closely with the end user, specification, contractor, controls and services sales teams and specialists. I am fortunate to have the fantastic support of a dedicated internal team that spans the entire organisation.

Q2: What are the lighting growth areas to keep an eye on? 

We’re seeing key growth in areas like sports lighting, data centres, and education. As demand for energy-efficient, high-performance lighting increases, we’re innovating solutions that meet these needs while focusing on sustainability. Digitalisation is also a big trend, with asset tracking and monitoring becoming more integral in managing lighting systems efficiently. Thorn is leading the way with connected controls that optimise performance and reduce energy use. Overall, sustainability remains a central focus across all these sectors, and we’re committed to driving forward with smart, sustainable solutions.

Q3: How does the THORNeco range differ from Thorn’s standard product offerings?

At Thorn, we’ve always been about creating efficient, high-quality lighting solutions, but with THORNeco, we specifically cater to wholesalers. The THORNeco range is all about providing great value for money, ease of installation, and ease of stocking. It’s designed with the needs of today’s customers in mind, offering a sustainable solution that’s practical and cost-effective. For instance, we’ve ensured the packaging is 100% recycled and plastic-free, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

While Thorn’s standard offerings cover a wide range of industries – from healthcare and education to transportation and sports – the THORNeco range really channels the expertise we’ve built over nearly 100 years, but it’s packaged in a way that makes it easy for wholesalers to sell. The luminaires are simple to stock, are energy-efficient, and help wholesalers provide sustainable options to their customers, without compromising on quality. It’s about making light work for everyone in the supply chain.

Q4: How has Thorn integrated sustainable manufacturing processes into its UK operations?

At Thorn, sustainability is deeply ingrained in our operations and the way we approach manufacturing. A great example of this is our Spennymoor factory, which recently won the prestigious Sustainable Manufacturing Award at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2024. This recognition really highlights the strides we’ve made in embedding sustainability into our operations. From reducing our energy consumption by 1.3 million kWh between FY21/22 and FY22/23 to cutting water usage by 50% since 2021, we’re proud of our tangible results.

We’re not stopping there, though. We’ve got ambitious plans to continue improving. For example, we’re implementing optimisations to our paint plant, which should reduce gas usage by 900,000 kWh. Sustainability is also built into our product design – with innovations like the Chalice downlight, Avenue outdoor luminaire, and Omega Moduline, we’re embracing circular design principles, making sure our products are durable, recyclable, and upgradable.

This commitment is all part of our journey to net-zero and reducing our overall environmental impact. Our team is incredibly passionate about sustainability, and it’s great to see those efforts recognised as we continue to lead by example in the lighting industry.

Q5: Thorn has been involved in some major sports lighting projects – what are the key aspects to consider when planning and designing a lighting installation at a sports venue?

Sports lighting is an interesting challenge, especially when you consider the different needs of athletes, spectators, and broadcast professionals. At Thorn, we approach each project with a focus on three main areas: performance, sustainability, and safety.

Safety and visibility are, of course, at the forefront of any design. We carefully select optical systems that minimise glare and ensure light is directed precisely where it’s needed – whether it’s on the field or around the venue. This also reduces light spill, protecting the local community and the night sky. For example, our Altis floodlights, with high-quality LEDs and mixed optics, are designed to minimise the number of floodlights required, making the installation more efficient without sacrificing quality.

Flexible control systems, like UrbaSens, allow us to adjust lighting levels for everything from training fields to professional events.

We’ve seen the impact of these solutions in some of our larger projects, such as the Sunderland Football Association installation. We also have dedicated sports lighting guides on our website that cover everything from design principles to control systems, ensuring our customers have the resources they need for a successful installation. 

Q6: What are Thorn’s primary aims and objectives for the years ahead?

We’re excited to drive multiple product launches across our portfolio, focusing on delivering energy-efficient, high-performance solutions.

Products aside, we also aim to deepen our engagement with local charities and organisations, reinforcing our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts and making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. This goes hand in hand with building stronger relationships with our clients, ensuring we continue to meet their evolving needs with the right solutions and support.

Additionally, we’re focused on investment with our factory to maintain operational efficiency and investing in training for our employees, ensuring they have the skills to continue innovating and supporting our customers effectively.

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LEDVANCE has announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution centre just outside of Birmingham, UK.

The centrally located warehouse will provide customers across the UK with swift access to LEDVANCE’s extensive line of intelligent and efficient lighting solutions for commercial, industrial and residential applications. The vast range of lighting products being stocked at the new warehouse includes LED lamps and luminaires, LED strip lighting, smart lighting, and light management systems.

Jean-Marc Vogel, CEO Europe West at LEDVANCE, commented: “With the UK being the second largest market in Europe, our ambitions are to develop LEDVANCE lighting and renewable business in the UK. A new warehouse will support our portfolio extension and establish LEDVANCE as a lighting market leader, and at the same time increase our market presences and be closer to our customers in the UK.”

LEDVANCE UK Managing Director, Nelo Neves, said: “Until now, our stock was housed and distributed solely from our central warehouse and distribution facility in Molsheim, France, with a lighting portfolio that caters to the whole of Europe. However, the increasing awareness of sustainability and energy-saving technologies has driven the decision for us to establish a local warehouse to help meet customer demand more efficiently and cost-effectively by importing our UK-specific lighting solutions directly to the UK.”

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NVC Lighting has launched its new 2025 catalogue, featuring a wide array of high performance and cost effective LED commercial lighting solutions for a range of applications and sectors.

The new catalogue includes a selection of products new for 2025, including the upgraded DALLAS PRO, a surface or suspended fitting ideal for communal areas in schools or office buildings. The DALLAS PRO can be purchased in any colour requested by customers to suit its surroundings, while offering a low glare level of UGR<19.

In addition to the vast range of products detailed for use across commercial, industrial, and residential applications, NVC Lighting outlines its ongoing commitment to customer service, its warranty offering and its experience and product applications across various different sectors.

The brand’s sustainability credentials, including Carbon Neutral certification and EcoVadis Bronze accreditation, are also highlighted, alongside a signal of commitment to growing its range of Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verified products.

Verification ensures that the environmental data of a product, including its lifecycle impact, is accurate, reliable, and compliant with international standards.

The catalogue also gives an outline on how NVC Lighting’s products integrate with wireless control system HubSense.

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Zumtobel and its sister brand, Thorn, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, have been instrumental in enhancing the lighting solutions at Kao Data’s state-of-the-art campus.

The brand’s highly efficient lighting solutions have played a critical role in ensuring the campus meets its high standards of energy efficiency, operational resilience, and environmental responsibility. 

A hub of innovation 

Kao Data leads the data centre industry with a focus on AI and advanced computing. Situated strategically between Cambridge and London, the 15-acre campus is built on the historical site of Sir Charles Kao’s groundbreaking discovery of fibre optic cable in 1966. With over £230 million investment, the campus houses four cutting-edge, carrier-neutral data centres designed to support an IT load of 40MW, all powered by 100% renewable energy. The campus, which can expand to accommodate an IT load of 83MW, is a testament to the UK’s position as a global leader in data infrastructure.

The lighting project

The lighting installation at the Kao Data centres was executed in multiple phases, starting with the KLON01 data centre project in 2019 and extending through to the KLON02 data centre and the ongoing KLON03 data centre projects. Each phase has been meticulously designed to align with Kao Data’s vision of a sustainable and technologically advanced environment. Zumtobel and Thorn, in collaboration with JCA Engineering and MEIT Consultants, provided a tailored lighting solution that not only enhances the visual appeal of the spaces but also contributes to the campus’s low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.2 — a benchmark in energy efficiency.

Objectives

The primary objective of the project was to implement a lighting system that maximises energy efficiency while maintaining the high operational standards required by a data centre. Kao Data sought to integrate a solution that would provide optimum lighting for technical spaces, reduce energy consumption, and ensure long-term sustainability. Additionally, the project aimed to enhance the facility’s aesthetic quality, reflecting Kao Data’s innovative spirit.

The future-proof scheme

Zumtobel’s TECTON continuous-row luminaire system, the backbone of the scheme, was chosen for its superior performance, sustainability, and flexibility. TECTON is known for its long lifespan, excellent glare control, and high luminous efficacy, maintaining 95% of its efficacy even after ten years of continuous operation. Thorn Lighting’s Aquaforce Pro vapourproof battens complemented TECTON for back-of-house areas, ForceLED vapourproof battens for external gantries, Omega Pro 2 panels in the offices, and Chalice downlights in toilets and stairways.

The TECTON system’s modular design allowed for seamless integration of emergency lighting and sensors in the data halls, making it an ideal choice for a dynamic and future-proof environment like Kao Data. The lighting solution not only met but exceeded the stringent sustainability standards, contributing to the campus’s BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification.

Results and benefits

The collaboration between Kao Data, JCA Engineering, MEIT Consultants, Zumtobel and Thorn has resulted in a lighting solution that optimally supports the data centre’s operations while significantly reducing energy consumption when compared to older and less efficient solutions. The use of Zumtobel’s TECTON system has ensured that the lighting is not only energy-efficient but sustainable as the system is reusable and can be upgraded through the lifetime of the product the project, making it highly adaptable to the changing needs of the data centre environment.

The efficiency benefits continue in the Thorn luminaires used in the white space areas. The project’s success is reflected in the campus’s recognition as one of the top business environments in East Anglia, as well as its ranking among the UK’s most advanced and sustainable data centres.

Mike Tamblingson, Operations Director from Kao Data, expressed his satisfaction with the lighting upgrade: “Partnering with Zumtobel and Thorn, has been a factor in achieving our sustainability and operational goals at Kao Data. The TECTON lighting system’s high performance and adaptability have ensured that our data centres not only meet but exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and operational excellence. Zumtobel and Thorn’s, commitment to quality and innovation has truly made a difference in our ongoing mission to provide world-class data services.”

Looking forward

As Kao Data continues to expand its campus with the completion of the KLON03 building in 2025, Zumtobel and Thorn remain a trusted partners in delivering lighting solutions that are sustainable, efficient, and aligned with the latest technological advancements.

Ed Haslett, Divisional Director for Critical Facilities Zumtobel Group UK&I, commented: “Walking around the Harlow campus, you can see the care and attention that Kao and their project partners have taken to build a world class facility. I’m proud of the part we have played here. Our luminaires have precisely lit the spaces, especially in the technical suites. By using the right output and distribution beams, you can see that we have lit the racks very efficiently so the engineers can see exactly what they are working on at all times. These are the types of projects that Zumtobel and Thorn, excel in delivering, and we look forward to working on the upcoming Kao projects in Harlow and Manchester.”

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Aurora Lighting, part of the Galaed Group, has announced the launch of its brand new product catalogue. For the first time, this comprehensive edition brings together all four of Aurora’s brands – Aurora, Europole, Enlite, and Seren EV – into one unified collection, providing customers with a complete overview of Aurora’s extensive portfolio.

This new catalogue is a milestone for Aurora Lighting, reflecting the company’s dedication to providing innovative, high quality lighting products across all sectors. With a key focus on the rapidly expanding commercial lighting market, the catalogue showcases Aurora’s growing expertise in delivering cutting-edge lighting solutions for retail, hospitality, industrial, commercial, education and residential to name a few.

Key product highlights from the catalogue include the brand new 180lm/W LinearPacCWS Ani-Corrosive, which has been specifically designed for the contractor, with a host of features making the installation not only easier, but quicker too. Aurora’s commercial offering range has also expanded with a number of additions and improvements that will allow wholesalers to offer a wider range of products, but with a reduced stock holding.

Complete brand integration: For the first time, products from Aurora, Europole, Enlite, and Seren are combined into one accessible, easy-to-navigate catalogue, offering customers a streamlined way to explore all of Aurora Lighting’s solutions.

Expanded commercial lighting solutions: Aurora’s increasing focus on commercial lighting is at the forefront of this edition. Featuring the latest innovations in energy efficient LED lighting and customisable solutions, the catalogue is a go-to resource for architects, designers, and specifiers in the commercial sector.

Innovative technology: The new catalogue highlights Aurora’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge design, with a diverse selection of energy saving, long lasting products that combine advanced technology with aesthetic appeal.

“We are thrilled to introduce this new bumper edition of our product catalogue, which represents a significant step forward for Aurora Lighting as we evolve for the future,” said Matt Burton, Managing Director of Aurora Lighting.

“Bringing all four of our brands together in one place allows us to showcase our growing product offering and ensure that our customers have access to the most innovative, reliable, and energy efficient solutions on the market. With this catalogue and our recently launched online Portal, we continue our mission to provide our customers and partners with quality lighting, tailored through best-in-class service, whilst making a positive impact on people and the planet.”

This new product catalogue is available now both in print and digital format. To view a copy, visit https://auroralighting.com/gb/trade or contact Aurora’s Customer Service team on 01707 228 700 to request a printed copy.

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Lee Brodie, Technical Manager at Collingwood Lighting explores how modern LED fittings are adaptable allowing you to offer the contractor and their customers more choice from less stock.

We all know that LED lighting will save energy; but the technology can offer far more than a reduced electricity bill.

Some modern luminaires are adaptable, so you can offer contractors more options from the same fitting. Not only does this reduce your stock, but you can help the contractor add value for their customer by giving them more choice from their lighting and also the ability to change it in the future without replacing the fitting.

Excellent service starts with a good lighting design and a little bit of knowledge will help secure the sale for you and them.  A good design will include ambient lighting for general background illumination, accent lighting to highlight areas of interest and add depth and task lighting to provide light for specific tasks. Combining key elements of ambient, accent and task lighting, will create a sophisticated multi-layered lighting scheme to bring any space to life.

It’s now easier than ever to design and install good lighting solutions and the good news is that you can offer the contractor what they need for such an installation from fewer fittings.

Changing colour temperature

Lighting serves many functions. At a basic level it allows us to see tasks and provides a safer environment, but it also creates an ambience depending on what you are using the area for. Colour adjustable LED fittings allow the contractor to change the correlated colour temperature (CCT) of the light output to suit their customer’s preferences without changing the lamp. It means that they can switch between warm and cooler temperatures to create different moods to suit the room.

Taking our own H2 Deco downlight for illustration, there is a CCT switch behind the bezel that allows you to select one of four different colour temperatures; a very warm orange yellow light of 2200K, an extra warm white 2700K, a warm white 3000K or a natural white 4000K.

While the choice of colour temperature is largely subjective, it does offer choice for both residential and commercial building owners.

In a house, for example, you or the contractor might suggest a warm white of 3000K for the ambient lighting in the lounge and for a bedroom an even warmer light of 2200K.  For rooms that are more functional or task orientated, such as the kitchen or a home office, a cooler white of 4000K is better.

To really add value, the colour temperature can also help enhance different decoration schemes.  A warmer light is great for highlighting wood bringing out its warmer undertones, whereas a homeowner might want something cooler for a white minimalist look.

Building owners or tenants may also want to change the colour temperature of accent lighting to highlight different features.  Having a luminaire that you can easily switch gives you this adaptability.  And if they want to change the decoration or function of the room in the future, then they can also switch the colour temperature of their lighting.

For a really cosy atmosphere, some fittings even allow you to create a progressively warmer light as you dim it.  So, while 3000K may be ideal for everyday use, you can dim the light colour all the way down to 1800K at 10% brightness for a more intimate environment. 

Brightness setting

Another variable depending on what room or space you are lighting is whether your customer needs more or less light.  For commercial lighting this used to mean that you would either have to stock both single and twin fluorescent fittings or be ready to change the lamp in other fittings to one with a higher wattage.

Now instead of carrying extra stock to meet these different needs, some modern LED fittings will allow you to switch the wattage and alter the lumen output from the same fitting.

Altering the beam angle

The contractor will also need to direct the light where it is needed. Products with a wide beam angle of 45^o or 50^o will cover an area using fewer fittings to save time and money.

For smaller spaces such as hallways and corridors you will need a narrower beam of 24^o.  And for accent lighting, to highlight a feature you can narrow this further to 12^o for a beam with a higher light intensity.

If you choose a fitting with an adjustable beam angle then you can adapt it to meet these different needs.

Plug in control and emergency kits 

Turning to commercial lighting projects, many will need more control than simple on/off switching.  To save energy, particularly in spaces that are not used all the time, such as corridors and toilets, presence sensors can make a big difference. Other options might include step dim sensors.

You will find that some LED fittings will have accessory kits available so that the luminaire can have such control simply plugged in.  Similarly, there are conversion kits that allow the contractor to adapt a standard fitting into a manual or self-test emergency light.

LED strips

But nothing better illustrates how flexible LED lighting is than a strip light. This is a flexible tape that is a circuit board populated by surface mounted LEDs. It allows installers to create decorative lighting affects almost anywhere – under cabinets, shelves or along an alcove.

They can even select different colour temperatures and they are easy to install since they can be cut to length or connected for longer runs.

LED lighting technology has opened up a host of different options for both residential and commercial applications. Better yet modern adaptable fittings allow you to offer the contractor and their customers more choice from less stock.

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OSRAM is joining forces with Red Arrow’s RA PRO range as the UK-based lighting manufacturer becomes the partner of choice and exclusive licensed distributor of OSRAM Professional General Lighting luminaires.

OSRAM’s range of luminaires will complement those manufactured and distributed by RA PRO, with standout OSRAM products including the Pursos Floodlight and the LEDTouch Cylinder Downlight.

For Graham Lewis, Sales Director at Red Arrow, the partnership represents a natural pairing:

“RA PRO is excited to showcase its luminaires alongside OSRAM’s Professional luminaires, and both ranges have been manufactured with the intention of promoting excellence.

“The OSRAM and RA PRO ranges complement each other in many ways, with a seven year warranty and a two year on-site warranty being a benchmark of the RA PRO range.

Working together in collaboration will bring a new strong partnership into the lighting marketplace that above all, values the lit environment.”

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Ansell Lighting has launched its S17 product catalogue, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in installation efficiency, high-performance lighting, and comprehensive customer support.

Key Highlights of S17 include:

AFIX: Revolutionary ‘Plug and Play’ Connectors – Accelerate installation time with Ansell’s new AFIX range of four versatile connectors: AFIX Connector, AFIX IP Straight Connector, AFIX IP T-Junction Connector and AFIX IP Junction Box Connector. With models designed specifically for indoor, in-ground and outdoor use, the AFIX Connector range comprises a choice of three and four pole options, and all offer hassle-free connection and enhanced productivity on-site.

Z LED Performance: High-Efficiency Industrial Luminaires – Ideal for large scale commercial and industrial applications, the Z LED Performance high bays offer exceptional energy efficiency, durability (IP65 rated), and flexibility with 1-10V dimming, 3CCT selection, and optional plug-and-play sensors. This can be supplied with the optional extra of a Hawk Highbay Emergency Kit, an easily fitted ‘plug and play’ emergency option.

New LED Strip Calculator – Launched to complement Ansell’s LED-Cell Strip range, the intuitive online calculator helps to simplify LED strip selection and configuration. Seamlessly navigate through E-Cell, C-Cell, and U-Cell ranges, easily configure your codes and add accessories and then the calculator will identify compatible drivers and profiles at the touch of a button.

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