In this month’s Face to Face we speak to Joshua Hammerton, co-founder of Enkin, to find out more about current lighting trends and the company’s recent activities.

Q. What is the connection between Enkin and The Soho Lighting Company?

The Soho Lighting Company products are highly technical, but we quickly realised we needed a specialist electrical division within the group, to support the brand for lighting control systems. Enkin provides the dimming and control technology used inside Soho Lighting’s decorative switches, dimmers, sockets and lighting products, both connected through Soho Electrical Group.

Enkin was built from the foundation of trying to help electricians with common industry issues such as buzzing and flickering.

Q. What are the lighting growth areas to keep an eye on?

As a lighting control technology brand there any many areas of growth for Enkin. These include:

• Smart lighting integration – including app and voice control with simple retrofits that convert standard lighting into smart systems.
• LED dimming compatibility- electricians want a single dimmer that works across multiple LED types.
• Luxury layered lighting – where multi-way dimming allows complex lighting layouts for scene control, mood lighting and multi-room zones.
• Energy-efficient lighting – homeowners using smart dimmer/ automation to reduce energy consumption. LED lighting helps but smart tech is key. Rental properties using smart control to switch off lights when guests vacate.
• Hidden Inline dimming – design trends favour hidden control where dimming modules are concealed behind switches and fittings to support minimalist interiors. Smart control without visible tech.
• Lighting for mental wellbeing – dim-to-warm technology reducing brightness and blue light exposure to support relaxation, better sleep and improved mood, reducing stress and anxiety.

Q. What are some of the products and systems currently proving popular with contractors and end users?

Electricians value Enkin products for their exceptional compatibility and reliable performance. Our dimming modules are popular as they simplify LED dimming, eliminate common issues like flicker, support multi‑way control and work with a wide range of switch plate systems. All while remaining easy for electricians to install.

Popular products include IDM250 In‑Line Dimmer, ZDM150 Zigbee Smart Dimmer, PDM400 high‑capacity modules and 250W true multi‑way dimmers. We aim to continue developing products that solve common industry issues such as buzzing and flickering, directly meeting the needs of electricians.

Q. What is Enkin doing to shake up the dimming industry?

Our core strengths are advanced safety features and ease of installation. With years of hands-on experience in the field, we recognised the need for safe, reliable lighting control products, addressing a critical concern for electricians. At the same time, we focus on designing products that are straightforward and efficient to install.

Looking ahead for 2026, we are continuing to innovate with new technologies not yet seen in the market, while maintaining our commitment to reliability, safety, and installation ease for electricians.

Q. How have Enkin and The Soho Lighting Company incorporated sustainability into their design process and business practices?

The Soho Lighting Company integrates sustainability into both product design and business operations. Through responsible sourcing and natural materials, long-lasting, repairable product design, using recycled materials, reducing plastic packaging, creating energy-efficient LED lighting, supporting community sustainability initiatives as well as pursuing B Corp accreditation. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are embedded both into the design process and the wider business strategy.

Enkin are proud to be driving the innovation behind such beautiful, high-quality decorative lighting products.

Q. What are Enkin’s primary aims and objectives for the years ahead?

Our core focus is to be the leading brand in the market for safe and reliable lighting controls, delivering consistent reliability and safety to wholesalers and contractors.

As an innovative company, we have a robust five-year roadmap for growth and expansion, including new product ranges, software enhancements, and digital solutions. We are continually designing and innovating to stay ahead of industry trends and meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Find out more about Enkin here

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In 2024, four specific features are leading outdoor lighting trends.

Consumers are looking for products that combine smart technology, sustainability, security, and stylish, hard-wearing designs. Simon Shenton, Head of LED Product Development at Luceco, explains how wholesalers can make the most of these trends in the products they purchase.

Smart technology

The emergence of smart technology in outdoor lighting allows for ease of control by the end user. With a one-time installation, consumers are able to control timers, scheduling and ambience all from an app or smart home system, making them an easy all-round choice for outdoor lighting.

Luceco’s Castra Floodlight, part of the Luceco Smart Lighting Range, is a fully controllable, sustainable lighting solution with dimmable lighting, timers, scheduling and group control. It can be controlled through the BG Home app as well as Google, Amazon and Apple home hub speakers.

Utilising intelligent smart meshing that operates using a home Wi-Fi network without any risk of overloading it, wholesalers can ensure the end user of a simple set up with the reassurance of safety and quality. Innovations like this allow wholesalers to offer more while stocking less, providing a better customer experience.

Sustainability

Choosing an eco-friendly lighting option that can help save money as well as the planet is becoming increasingly important consideration for installers as well as end users. From LED lighting to solar power, multiple options are available on the market, but few have been designed around installer feedback on their requirements and market demand.

Luceco’s Solar Floodlight range allows for customisable installation, with the solar panel mountable to the light fitting or separately. An 18 hour run time on a full charge of eight to 10 hours can put the consumer’s mind at ease to know their premises are fully lit at night with auto night light settings and an adjustable PIR sensor. This also means the 100 per cent energy savings free LED light in only on when needed, so the battery stays charged in the day and provides full brightness at night.

Security

Adding floodlights to a property is a great way to feel safe and secure at night and gives homeowners a level of reassurance. A consumer may sometimes equate floodlights to industrial stadium lighting, but residential floodlights provide enough power without encroaching on neighbour’s homes and are also small and discreet so will not be an eyesore on a property.

The Luceco Floodlight Essence represents a leap forward in outdoor lighting technology. Its combination of ease of installation, durability, energy efficient and smart features make it the ideal product to stock for an end user seeking top-tier outdoor security lighting.

The light has a two part installation bracket for easy access quick and simple installation and the groundbreaking patented Fit & Tilt multi-position ball joint allows for easy positioning and unlimited adjustments over time.

Built to withstand the outdoor environment and powered by high-efficiency LED chips, the Floodlight Essence is a great option for wholesalers looking to stock a reliable all-round product.

Style and substance

It’s great when you can have a light that is smart, sustainable and secure, but in highly curated settings like gardens, consumers are looking for something that is also stylish in the daytime.

The Solar Guardian Wall Lights from Luceco are designed for outdoor use with a polycarbonate body but look sleek and modern. Combining solar power technology with security and presence detection mode settings, these lights require no mains power and are available in black and white finishes.

Outdoor lighting can look good and be hard wearing, and wholesalers can provide an option, so consumers do not have to compromise. A product like our solar wall lights provide a choice to the consumer that ticks all the boxes of the newest trends, creating a light that we are confident will give wholesalers the opportunity for sales growth and stock turn from limited floor space. They also offer great value for money.

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