SHINING LIGHT ON NOVEMBER’S NEWS

It's been an exciting and eventful month at Thorn Lighting.

We've shared some insightful reading material, including a new article on Outdoor Public Lighting: Balancing the Needs of People and Planet.

We also celebrated the announcement of our partnership with Sunderland AFC, marking the completion of an extensive lighting upgrade at their facilities.

Our THORNeco team continues to innovate, introducing the remarkable TOM product to the lineup. And speaking of new products, we welcomed the latest addition to the Contus track system - Contus sensors.?

Sports lighting remains a key focus as we participated in the SAPCA Technical Meeting in Nottingham, where Iain Wilkie, our Global Product Manager for Floodlights, presented our Altis sports floodlighting solution. The team also attended the VIP Sports Event in Dornbirn which was an amazing event full of of innovation and insights.?

November was a month of well-deserved recognition for our team. Martin Thompson, our Product Manager for Outdoor Luminaires, was named Employee of the Year in recognition of his outstanding dedication. In addition, Thorn Lighting received the prestigious Project of the Year award for our work on the Aykley Heads Footpath lighting project in Durham, at the Highway Electrical Association (HEA) Awards. We are also proud to announce that our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spennymoor won the Sustainable Manufacturing award at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2024.

It’s been another fantastic month - let's see what exciting developments December will bring!

Thanks for reading,

Saurabh Pandhi

Vice President, Thorn Lighting

SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING AWARD

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Thorn has won the Sustainable Manufacturing award at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2024!?From being shortlisted to now taking home the trophy, it's been an incredible journey.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spennymoor played a key role in showcasing how sustainability drives not only our commercial success but also boosts employee engagement and strengthens stakeholder trust.?

Check out the winners here.

OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS

This month we shared a new article - Outdoor public lighting: Balancing the needs of people and planet.

Lighting for outdoor spaces goes far beyond just illuminating streets and roads. From purely functional road lighting to the enhancement of urban environments, light is essential for the use and enjoyment of outdoor public spaces - it plays a crucial role in creating environments that are both sustainable and energy-efficient, while also being sensitive to the delicate ecosystems around us.?

In the article, we delve into how our innovative lighting technologies and smart designs are helping communities reduce light pollution, conserve energy, and protect wildlife, while providing well-lit, welcoming public spaces.

CONTUS SENSORS

On the back of the internal launch window last month, we’re excited to announce the latest addition to the Thorn Contus track system – the Contus Sensors, designed to provide greater flexibility and energy savings. Perfect for both industrial and retail environments, these sensors offer both wired and Bluetooth? control of connected Contus luminaires, with sensors for all mounting heights from 2 to 16 metres. Using these plug-and-play sensors can reduce installation and maintenance costs as there is no need for complex commissioning or service contracts. Check out the Industry and Retail brochures today.

SUNDERLAND AFC PARTNERSHIP

In November, we proudly announced our partnership and sponsorship with Sunderland AFC (Sunderland Association Football Club) for an extensive lighting upgrade at several key locations, including the iconic Stadium of Light, Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground, and the Academy of Light training facility.?Read the full story today.

VIP SPORTS EVENT

Our Sports Lighting team attended the VIP Sports event in Dornbirn and Munich at the end of November discussing game-changing topics in sports lighting and technology.?

Over the two days, the team in attendance presented topics including the future of controls and connectivity, sports lighting considerations, optical excellence and maximising fan engagement.

In attendance, Saurabh Pandhi, VP of Thorn Lighting noted, "Our goal for the event was to unite leading experts in sports lighting and technology. Throughout the two days, we focused on innovation, collaboration, and pushing the limits of what’s possible in sports lighting."It was an amazing event full of valuable insights – check out more highlights on LinkedIn!

THORNeco TOM

We are thrilled to introduce TOM, the latest innovation from THORNeco, designed to bring unmatched flexibility, durability, and ease of installation to your lighting projects.

Whether you're working on commercial, industrial, or residential applications, TOM provides exceptional performance and reliability, ensuring that your lighting needs are met with precision and efficiency. TOM is packed with cutting-edge features that allow you to adapt to changing needs on-site while ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

Discover the full THORNeco family today.

SAPCA TECHNICAL MEETING

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We were thrilled to participate in the SAPCA Technical Meeting in Nottingham earlier this month, where we had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions about sports lighting with familiar faces and new contacts.

Iain Wilkie, our Global Product Manager for Floodlights, shared, "At the event, we showcased Thorn's premium sports floodlighting solution, Altis, seamlessly integrated with UrbaSens Play and the 4remote app. This innovative setup highlighted one of our flexible, energy-saving control systems, ideal for sports clubs across competitive, training, and recreational levels".

HIGHWAY ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS?

In November, we were proud to bring home two awards from the Highway Electrical Association (HEA) Awards.

Our Product Manager for Outdoor luminaires, Thompson Martin, won a well-deserved 'Employee of the Year' award.?Paul Kilburn, Managing Director UK&IE said: "It is truly a privilege to work alongside someone as talented, passionate, and genuinely kind as Martin, and I can think of no one more deserving of the HEA Employee of the Year award".

Thorn also won 'Project of the Year' for the lighting solutions we provided at Aykley Heads Footpath, Durham! Our lighting solutions have provided super-efficient illumination with features sympathetic to nocturnal wildlife.?Read more about the success here.??