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Thorn Lighting Making light work for you since 1928! Known throughout the world, our name stands for quality, reliab It guides vehicles over roads and through tunnels.
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We develop and design the right quality lighting for offices, commercial and industrial spaces, as well as education. Our lighting helps sports arenas deliver emotional experiences. It improves safety and quality of life for people in urban environments. By combining lighting with connectivity we are helping cities become more efficient places. We believe that support beyond the product, delivered with a reliable,
practical and easy-to-deal-with attitude, builds long-term,
trusted relationships.

At the start of next month, we'll be attending the 52nd AUE (Association of University Engineers) Conference at the Univ...
14/08/2024

At the start of next month, we'll be attending the 52nd AUE (Association of University Engineers) Conference at the University of Surrey alongside our sister brand Zumtobel Lighting.

On 4th - 6th September, we'll be showcasing some of our latest lighting product innovations for University applications on stand W.

Are you attending? Pop by and say hello, our education lighting experts Ryan Chadwick and Ken Knight look forward to meeting you!

To find out more about our solutions that help stimulate minds... click here: https://www.thornlighting.com/en/products

As part of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting  young people within the local community, we...
12/08/2024

As part of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting young people within the local community, we together with our sister brand Zumtobel are delighted to sponsor Rickmansworth Cricket Club Under 5s - 12s.

Founded in 1787, Rickmansworth Cricket Club, based in Hertfordshire, is one of the oldest cricket clubs in England. The club focuses on youth development with many of their young players going through the ranks to represent adult team cricket.

The budding cricketers were bowled over by their new shirts!

We are extremely proud to be part of this initiative supporting young people in the local community.

To find out more about Thorn's contributions to sports - check out our dedicated hub here: https://connect.thornlighting.com/sports-lighting-en

As part of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and supporting youth within the local community, Thorn are ...
26/07/2024

As part of our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and supporting youth within the local community, Thorn are thrilled to be a headline sponsor for Godalming Cricket Club under 15s first team!

The team were delighted to recently be presented with a new Thorn branded top. The new tops are eye catching, making the team really stand out on the pitch!

We are extremely proud to be part of this initiative supporting local youth in the community, as well as, giving great exposure to our Thorn brand!

Want to know more about our sports lighting solutions? Visit: https://connect.thornlighting.com/sports-lighting-en

19/07/2024

Today we're waking up to a worldwide IT outage. Thank goodness our website is up and running (for now) and ready for you to learn all about the next generation high bay for industrial applications!

Can't watch the news or book your next holiday? Just learn about your next premium performance and efficient highbay instead!

Click here to learn more:https://www.thornlighting.com//PDB/resources/teaser/EN/TLG_HiPakG4.pdf

As UEFA Euro 2024 continues, things are hotting up! While we're now a global manufacturer, we were established in Englan...
10/07/2024

As UEFA Euro 2024 continues, things are hotting up! While we're now a global manufacturer, we were established in England in 1928 - so naturally, tonight's England v Netherlands match is one we're looking forward to.

But not only that - the match will be played under our very own Altis floodlights - taking our excitement up a notch!

Head over to thornlighting.com to discover how we came up with a made-to-measure high performance lighting solution for Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park comprising 252 high-powered floodlights that fulfil the lighting requirements stipulated by UEFA. With the club's investment in a future-proof LED system, the benefits have included energy savings and ease of control.

As the saying goes - may the best team win!

Calcio dʼinizio per la CoppaSwizzera – questʼanno con noi come Cup 💡Companion🎉. Con i nostri marchi Zumtobel e Thorn, si...
02/07/2024

Calcio dʼinizio per la CoppaSwizzera – questʼanno con noi come Cup 💡Companion🎉. Con i nostri marchi Zumtobel e Thorn, siamo anche il partner svizzero per unʼilluminazione di alta qualità, chiavi in mano e conforme al campionato, per i campi da calcio e per lʼinfrastruttura estesa del club.

Per saperne di più sullʼilluminazione di alta qualità per il calcio⚽: https://schweiz.zumtobel.ch/7KCj5ZG7/insight-un-eclairage-de-haute-qualite-pour-le/


Next week, Iain Wilkie will be joining many other sports lighting enthusiasts for what will no doubt be a fantastic even...
10/05/2024

Next week, Iain Wilkie will be joining many other sports lighting enthusiasts for what will no doubt be a fantastic event hosted by the ILP at Gloucester's home of rugby - Kingsholm Stadium. In his role as product manager for floodlights at Thorn Lighting, Iain's daily work involves looking at emerging technologies and how these can be implemented into solutions to ensure the best lighting for sporting facilities. "I look forward to giving a talk on sport lighting and taking control. See you there, and if not, don't hesitate to get in touch for further discussions."

To find out more about Thorn's sports lighting projects, visit https://www.thornlighting.com/en/solutions/case-studies/sports

Renovation of public lighting in ČokaČoka is a small town in the North Banat District in the province of Vojvodina, Serb...
12/04/2024

Renovation of public lighting in Čoka

Čoka is a small town in the North Banat District in the province of Vojvodina, Serbia. The area is very suitable for agriculture thanks to its arable land, especially for growing sunflower, corn, wheat and sugar beat. It is also known for vineyards and wine production.

Preparation and implementation of this project was done in only 2 months, instead of the anticipated 6 months, meaning energy and financial savings started 4 months earlier than expected.

The entire project has been carried out by partner company „Smart Energy Investment Kft“ and supported with photometric calculations and specification of luminaires to win this public tender.

Innovative technology helps improve sustainability and promotes environmental protection including dark skies. Usage of WW colour temperature of LEDs and variety of optics provide significant improvements in lighting quality, better uniformity on the streets and increased safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

KEY INFORMATION
💡 1,698 Thorn LED luminaires
⚡️ Energy savings of 80% per year
💨 Reduction of CO2 emissions of 670 t/year
💶 Direct financial savings of at least 70.000 EUR /year.

For more information about the luminaires used in this project please visit Thorn's product pages:
Isaro - https://www.thornlighting.com/en/products/outdoor-lighting/road-lighting/Isaro
Volupto - https://www.thornlighting.com/en/products/outdoor-lighting/urban-amenity-lighting/Volupto
Areaflood Pro - https://www.thornlighting.com/en/products/outdoor-lighting/area-floodlighting/Areaflood_Pro

For more information and technical support, please contact the ZG Belgrade office:
ZG Lighting SRB doo
Rudnička 14, Belgrade
e-mail: [email protected]

Happy Easter - from all of us at Thorn Lighting.
29/03/2024

Happy Easter - from all of us at Thorn Lighting.

29/03/2024

Osecina town modernises public lighting - a great Public-Private Partnership Project (PPP) in a small town in Western Serbia.

Thorn's road luminaire Isaro dominates this project with approximately 1,000 luminaires produced locally in Zumtobel Group's Nis factory.

Made from durable materials with a long lifetime plus easy installation are some of Isaro's product highlights. An additional benefit for the municipality is a 10-year warranty thanks to the luminaires' high quality.

supported our partners „Smart Energy Investment Kft“ with photometric calculations and specification of luminaires to win this public tender. Please read more about SEI and their projects on this link: www.sei.rs

Here's the data for Osecina's public lighting renovation:
💡 1,041 Thorn LED luminaires
⚡️ Savings of 528.086,51 kWh/year (73%)
💨 Reduction of CO2 emissions of 8.705,51 t/year
💶 Direct financial savings of at least 63.546,12 EUR /year.

With a warm colour temperature of 3000 K, the new lighting provides a pleasant atmosphere and better uniformity of light. An autonomous multi-level dimming scheme ensures calculated savings and reduces the level of light during night hours when streets are mostly empty.

For more information about the luminaires used in this project please visit:
Isaro — English (thornlighting.com)
Volupto — English (thornlighting.com)
Areaflood Pro — English (thornlighting.com)

Don't forget to check out the following video to see the new LED lighting in Osecina. For more information and support in Outdoor Public Lighting and lighting projects for indoor/outdoor applications, please contact local ZG Belgrade office:
ZG Lighting SRB doo
Rudnička 14, Belgrade
e-mail: [email protected]

Recuvo N is one of the tiniest night light dedicated to the healthcare segment. The subtle cut-off warm light preserves ...
13/02/2024

Recuvo N is one of the tiniest night light dedicated to the healthcare segment. The subtle cut-off warm light preserves the patient’s sleep whilst ensuring a safe visual path for walking at night.

Contact us for more info!

Earlier this week, Zumtobel Group's UK leadership team held a Q&A session at Thorn's manufacturing plant in Spennymoor. ...
02/02/2024

Earlier this week, Zumtobel Group's UK leadership team held a Q&A session at Thorn's manufacturing plant in Spennymoor. The session was also an opportunity to celebrate recent winners of our local awards.

Congratulations to Michael Simpson, Jade Kirkbride and Chris Jayne on their UK ZG Value Awards. A special mention to Chris Jayne, who was supported by the business to achieve his 1st class honours degree in Project Management via Northumbria University. Well done to Chris and all the winners!

Healthcare lighting requires dedicated luminaires to support patient recovery, staff productivity and general safety.We ...
30/01/2024

Healthcare lighting requires dedicated luminaires to support patient recovery, staff productivity and general safety.
We have started a new journey in developing these specific tools to bring healthcare lighting to the next level...
The Recuvo Family is now here!
Hygienic and durable luminaire family for health and care environments.
B --> Bedhead light
C --> Cleanroom luminaire
N --> Night/Step light

Contact us for more info!

01/01/2024

Ready for 2024? We are...

Happy New Year!

Looks like the elves have had enough of the cold... they're heading to the airport for some winter sun. With our new lum...
22/12/2023

Looks like the elves have had enough of the cold... they're heading to the airport for some winter sun. With our new luminaires installed - it shouldn't be too difficult to spot them! Let us know in the comments how many are off on their travels...

And to find out more about the Gatwick Airport refurbishment project, click here: https://www.thornlighting.com/en/solutions/case-studies/car-parks/gatwick-airport-uk

19/12/2023

Wishing all of our colleagues, friends, partners and customers a very Merry Christmas.

Here's to a happy and 'elfy New Year!

15/12/2023

You might have seen that in 2023, we've been celebrating our 95th Birthday. Before the year closes, we were pleased to mark this significant occasion with our friends and colleagues around the world.

Any excuse for cake, right?

Ready for an electrifying announcement? We’re exhibiting at Light + Building 2024! Alongside the Zumtobel Group brands Z...
21/09/2023

Ready for an electrifying announcement? We’re exhibiting at Light + Building 2024! Alongside the Zumtobel Group brands Zumtobel and Tridonic, we invite you to discover our enhanced portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting solutions. Hands up if you are joining us!

The countdown is on. Frankfurt here we come!

Happy New Year - from everyone at Thorn Lighting
01/01/2023

Happy New Year - from everyone at Thorn Lighting

Uh oh! The elves are having a game of hide and seek in our Spennymoor packing area! How many of them are up to no good? ...
23/12/2022

Uh oh! The elves are having a game of hide and seek in our Spennymoor packing area! How many of them are up to no good? Comment below!

Who's ready for the World Cup final this weekend?! Regardless of who wins - we reckon the next generation of athletes wi...
16/12/2022

Who's ready for the World Cup final this weekend?! Regardless of who wins - we reckon the next generation of athletes will have been inspired and invigorated.

We don't always light huge renowned stadiums, sometimes it's small community sports facilities. And it's here we want our lighting to be spot on, so youngsters have great experiences to learn and develop.

Click here to read about Marley Activities and Coaching Centre where our Champion floodlights are doing just that: https://www.thornlighting.com/en/solutions/case-studies/sports/marley-activities-and-coaching-centre?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=

Your team might not have made it through to the World Cup semi-finals, but that doesn't stop you being a winner! With ju...
14/12/2022

Your team might not have made it through to the World Cup semi-finals, but that doesn't stop you being a winner!

With just days left to go, make sure you're on our Soccer Skill Shot leaderboard to be in with a chance of winning a prize! https://lnkd.in/e2Pj8FCS?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=

Enjoy the World Cup fever and play along yourself with our football skills challenge! Score 500 points or more to earn a place on the leaderboard and be in with a shot of winning one of our four sports gift cards

Check out our NEW case study. See how the Migros Verteilzentrum busy distribution hub was transformed using Thorn’s Isar...
12/12/2022

Check out our NEW case study. See how the Migros Verteilzentrum busy distribution hub was transformed using Thorn’s Isaro Pro luminaires and intelligent UrbaSens City Connect control solution. Link in bio Photography 📷

In celebration of World Kindness Day 2022, we encourage you to  In the comments below, let's spread some words of kindne...
13/11/2022

In celebration of World Kindness Day 2022, we encourage you to

In the comments below, let's spread some words of kindness to our friends, colleagues, customers, and strangers, bringing light to someone's day.

This week's   takes us to Hong Kong Airport in 2017 when we helped to cut the light points at the airport by 50%! Accord...
20/10/2022

This week's takes us to Hong Kong Airport in 2017 when we helped to cut the light points at the airport by 50%!

According to Hong Kong Airport Authority, the installation of HiPak luminaires from Thorn has helped the airport take its green design concept to a new level:

“We thought that new LED luminaires would give us an improvement in efficiency, but we never expected to be able to cut the number of fittings by 50 per cent. This was obviously great news for us, but ultimately it was the excellent lighting performance that confirmed our decision.”

https://www.thornlighting.com/en/about-us/press/thorn-cuts-the-number-of-light-points-at-hong-kong-airport-by-50?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=


We know we can't change the world by planting a single tree. However, by planting our single 'Sustainabili-tree' at our ...
18/10/2022

We know we can't change the world by planting a single tree. However, by planting our single 'Sustainabili-tree' at our factory in Spennymoor, UK - we have a symbol of our commitment to do more than most to protect the future of our environment.

The liquidambar was chosen for its suitability to the Spennymoor grounds, and also for the rich Thorn red of its leaves in autumn.

Visit thorn-sustainability.com?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content= to find out about our goal to reach climate neutrality by 2025, and the other actions we're taking.

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Lighting the past and the future

Thorn Lighting celebrates its 90th anniversary on 29th March 2018, and remains as innovative a force as ever. Over the past nine decades Thorn has established itself as a global leader in the lighting industry. Today it is known for smart and reliable high-performance lighting solutions with integrated controls, serving countless applications. Its name is associated with iconic projects such as Wembley Stadium, Dubai Airports and the City of Oslo. Thorn’s recent successes include a German Design Award for its Civiteq product, supplying lighting for the redeveloped and expanded Oslo Airport, and winning the contract to light the new Tottenham Hotspur football ground in London as part of the Zumtobel Group.

The Thorn story begins in March 1928 when Jules Thorn started what would become one of Britain’s most successful businesses, with a simple mission: to make great lighting easy. Born in Austria in 1899, Jules Thorn first came to Britain as a sales rep for a company making gas mantles. But he soon decided to set up on his own company, and founded the Electric Lamp Service Company Ltd. Thorn soon proved himself to be an innovative businessman with a remarkable ability to see opportunities where others couldn’t.

Lou Bedocs, Lighting Applications Advisor at Thorn, and one of the company’s longest-serving employees, remembers: “Everybody thought Jules was mad when he decided to build a 30-million-a-year capacity lamp factory. But he went ahead and built more than 70 factories around the world not just for lamps but also for luminaires, control gears and lighting accessories. Now 90 years later we can look back on a true pioneer who left his mark on the world of industry.”

The new company quickly went from servicing lamps to manufacturing them, and later diversified into luminaires, domestic appliances, TVs and radios. In 1936, under the new name Thorn Electrical Industries Ltd, the company floated on the London Stock Exchange. By 1959 it was the tenth biggest company in the UK, and its new purpose-built head office at Thorn House (today’s Orion House) was one of the tallest buildings on the London skyline.