FW Thorpe PLC - Overview Page

Overview of FW Thorpe Plc Group

The information on this web site is being disclosed for the purposes of AIM Rule 26. Last updated on [23/03/2008].

We specialise in designing and manufacturing lighting equipment for the specification market. We employ approximately 500 people and although each company works autonomously, our skills and markets are complementary. Our focus is for long term growth and stability achieved by developing market leading products backed by excellent customer service.

Our products are sold throughout the world. The Group management team is passionate about developing the business for the benefit of the shareholders, employees and customers. With the energy and ability of our staff we look forward to the future with enthusiasm.

Thorlux Lighting

The history of Thorlux Lighting began in 1936 when Frederick William Thorpe started producing "Thorlux" circular reflectors in his workshop in Birmingham, Central England. Product quality and innovation assisted the Company's rapid growth. Today, with a wealth of experience, Thorlux design, manufacture and supply a vast array of professional lighting systems to customers all around the world. The modern 15,000 square metre factory in Redditch, England, is equipped with highly technical manufacturing processes enabling this business to meet even the toughest lighting challenges. Excellent customer service and satisfaction has always been its goal. Please click this box to link directly to the Thorlux Lighting website.

Mackwell Electronics

Mackwell Electronics was formed in 1979 and has grown consistently since that time to become one of the leading manufacturers of emergency lighting components in the UK. Mackwell now operates from purpose designed premises of over 2,800 square metres in Aldridge, West Midlands. Please click this box to link directly to the Mackwell Electronics website.

Compact Lighting

Compact Lighting design, manufacture and supply light fittings from a purpose built factory in Portsmouth UK and also provide a solution based design, manage and supply service to multiple retailers. Please click this box to link directly to the Compact Lighting website.

Philip Payne

Philip Payne manufactures Emergency Exit Signage products at premises in Solihull, West Midlands. Philip Payne offers a backbone range of quality standard products but more importantly encourages direct dialogue with architects and designers to ensure that, through product variation or bespoke work, aesthetic aspirations and requirements are fully met. Please click this box to link directly to the Philip Payne website.

Sugg Lighting

Established in 1837, Sugg Lighting is renowned as the leading name in decorative and heritage lighting. Ornate Sugg Lighting columns and decorative lanterns now adorn numerous thoroughfares, prestigious buildings and parks across the world, with many nineteenth century installations continuing to survive in excellent working order today. The historic skills and traditions behind this unique pedigree remain the cornerstone of the Sugg Lighting success story. Please click this box to link directly to the Sugg Lighting website.

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