Thorlux Lighting

Thorlux Lighting Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of professional lighting systems since 1936.

27/05/2026

It is now exactly one year since Thorlux ushered in a fresh era of emergency lighting with the launch of the compact, powerful new Firefly.

Built with a 100% recycled polycarbonate housing and a choice of five high-performance acrylic optics, using 35% less material than the old version, Firefly is a compact, powerful, and versatile emergency safety luminaire. With long-life lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) batteries, dedicated SmartScan wireless versions, and a market-leading ten-year warranty, we were proud to say a year ago that Firefly is the next step in emergency lighting – and it has proven to be, rapidly becoming one of the best-selling Thorlux products of all time.

To learn more about Firefly, click here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/products/firefly/features

When discussing our carbon emissions and plans to reduce them, we must be as accurate and open as possible. If not, we r...
26/05/2026

When discussing our carbon emissions and plans to reduce them, we must be as accurate and open as possible. If not, we risk misrepresenting the action being taken to fight climate change.

As part of FW Thorpe Group, Thorlux Lighting’s emissions are independently verified to ISO 14064-3, confirming that its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are accurately quantified. This guarantees the validity of GHG-reduction statements from Thorlux and its sister companies.

To learn more about Thorlux Lighting’s work to become a net-zero company by 2040, click here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/sustainability/

Thorlux is proud to have been awarded the status of Inclusive Worcestershire Leaders, through Worcestershire County Coun...
21/05/2026

Thorlux is proud to have been awarded the status of Inclusive Worcestershire Leaders, through Worcestershire County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership.

The assessment panel reviewed numerous factors, including Thorlux Lighting’s apprenticeship programme, community outreach initiatives, and its robust policies.

This award provides further proof that Thorlux is an equitable, fair, and inclusive employer that demonstrates best practice and works to make a positive contribution to the local community.

THORLUX HISTORY 04In January 1964, Frederick William Thorpe, founder of Thorlux Lighting, passed away.Since founding Tho...
19/05/2026

THORLUX HISTORY 04

In January 1964, Frederick William Thorpe, founder of Thorlux Lighting, passed away.

Since founding Thorlux with his son, Ernest, in 1936, Mr Thorpe had personally overseen nearly three decades of growth, and the company had recently moved to a larger, purpose-built factory in Small Heath, Birmingham.

Mr Thorpe left behind an impressive legacy in a company that continues to prioritise quality and innovation. In the 62 years since his death, the group that carries his name, FW Thorpe Plc, has grown to encompass a global family of 11 companies, employing around 900 people. And the story is far from over…

https://www.thorlux.co.uk/news/thorlux-90

Thorlux believes in supporting the local community and has proudly sponsored Keep Redditch Tidy for the last five years....
14/05/2026

Thorlux believes in supporting the local community and has proudly sponsored Keep Redditch Tidy for the last five years.

Keep Redditch Tidy is a community-owned and led project working to combat litter and improve the local environment in Redditch, Worcestershire, where Thorlux headquarters has been located since 1989.

To learn more about KRT and the great work they do in the area, visit their website: https://www.keepredditchtidy.com/

The outstanding, ATEX-certified A-Line EX luminaire range has been extended to offer increased lighting flexibility in e...
12/05/2026

The outstanding, ATEX-certified A-Line EX luminaire range has been extended to offer increased lighting flexibility in explosive environments.

A-Line EX, which provides wireless lighting management and presence detection in hazardous, ATEX Zones 2 and 22 through integrated SmartScan Radar technology, is now available in two additional sizes: 600 mm and 1,200 mm to complement the original 1,500 mm model.

All A-Line EX models feature durable, corrosion-resistant aluminium bodies with die-cast ends and polycarbonate covers.

Learn more here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/products/a-line-ex

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THORLUX HISTORY 03The 1960s were a time of change for Britain – and for Thorlux Lighting, too.Since its founding in 1936...
30/04/2026

THORLUX HISTORY 03

The 1960s were a time of change for Britain – and for Thorlux Lighting, too.

Since its founding in 1936, the company had already relocated once to cope with increasing demand.

In 1963, the year the Beatles released their first album, Thorlux moved to its third factory – this time, a larger, purpose-built facility in Birmingham’s Kings Norton area.

This expansion allowed Thorlux to introduce a raft of new products, including cast floodlights, industrial bulkheads, and luminaires for hazardous areas.

But more changes were on the horizon for the company – changes that would shape the company Thorlux Lighting is today.

https://www.thorlux.co.uk/news/thorlux-90

Large university campuses and hospital sites are often criss-crossed with traffic routes, making safe road crossings ess...
28/04/2026

Large university campuses and hospital sites are often criss-crossed with traffic routes, making safe road crossings essential.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to find crossing points marked with beacons that are old, broken, or do not emit enough light. This not only puts pedestrians and drivers at risk but also suggests that site managers and their organisations are failing to comply with BSI standards.

The Thorlux Zeblux Retrofit kit offers a straightforward, cost-effective way to upgrade existing beacon posts to modern requirements. Sustainably manufactured and boasting market-leading IP65 water ingress protection, Zeblux Retrofit is a fast and efficient way to modernise crossing points and achieve compliance with BS 8442:2022+A1:2023.

Learn more here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/news/zeblux

Comprising an impressive 52% recycled materials, the new G3 Evo is the first of a new wave of sustainable downlighters f...
21/04/2026

Comprising an impressive 52% recycled materials, the new G3 Evo is the first of a new wave of sustainable downlighters from Thorlux.

With a contemporary aesthetic and superb levels of energy efficiency, the circular, recessed G3 Evo has achieved a rating of 2.9 on the CIBSE/LIA TM66 circularity metric – an industry-leading score for a downlighter.

Available with black or white reflectors, G3 Evo offers both IP40 and IP66/IK10-rated versions. Innovative integral sensor options mean SmartScan wireless technology is available across all models, delivering advanced lighting control even in the most demanding environments.

To learn more about G3 Evo, click here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/products/g3-evo

Tricor, a leading supplier of packaging materials, recently opened a new plant in Goch, Germany.The plant operates moder...
15/04/2026

Tricor, a leading supplier of packaging materials, recently opened a new plant in Goch, Germany.

The plant operates modern, sustainable equipment for corrugated board production and processing. Here, Tricor will process 140 tons of heavy-duty corrugated board annually using state-of-the-art machinery.

The Tricor factory buildings meet stringent German low-energy standards for new buildings and surpass EU standards.

To help achieve this, Thorlux Germany was commissioned to plan and supply the complete lighting system for the 170,000 square-metre construction, using highly efficient Visio and Thoroproof LED luminaires and the wireless SmartScan lighting management system.

Learn more about this project here: https://www.thorlux.co.uk/projects/tricor

THORLUX HISTORY 02Following the launch of Thorlux products in 1936, by 1939 demand had grown to the point that the compa...
09/04/2026

THORLUX HISTORY 02

Following the launch of Thorlux products in 1936, by 1939 demand had grown to the point that the company had to relocate to larger premises in Hall Green, Birmingham.

Equipment, including spinning lathes, was brought over from the original site in Small Heath. In fact, these lathes have remained with Thorlux through nine decades and several factory moves; one such machine now forms a centrepiece of the Thorlux Application Centre at our facility in Redditch.

In the late thirties, Thorlux embraced the cutting-edge lighting technology of fluorescent lamps. These days, it’s all about high-efficiency LEDs – and we don’t use the old metal spinning machines that often – but we still make our products with pride in the Midlands.

https://www.thorlux.co.uk/news/thorlux-90

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