Designers, manufacturers and suppliers
of professional lighting systems
GROUP COMPANIES
Thorlux Lighting






The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of FW Thorpe Plc. Thorlux luminaires have been manufactured continuously since 1936, the year Frederick William Thorpe founded the company.
The company now operates from the Group’s modern 16,882m² self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England. Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for a wide variety of applications.
Key Products
- Recessed, surface and suspended luminaires
- Emergency lighting systems
- Hazardous area lighting
- High and low bay luminaires
- Lighting controls
- Exterior lighting
Market Sectors
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Philip Payne






Since being acquired by FW Thorpe in 1996, Philip Payne has grown steadily; designing and manufacturing emergency lighting products from various sites in Solihull, UK.
During this time Philip Payne has earned a reputation for flexibility and quality, sitting alongside Europe’s top lighting brands, and are among those first considered by the architectural community when it comes to lighting specifications for the UK’s top construction and refurbishment projects.
Key Products
- Emergency exit signage
- Emergency lighting systems
Market Sectors
- Commercial
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Solite Europe






Solite Europe is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cleanroom lighting equipment and luminaires within the UK and Europe.
It provides luminaires for laboratories, pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing areas including hospitals, kitchens and food preparation applications.
Key Products
- Cleanroom luminaires
Market Sectors
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- Education/Research
Portland Lighting






Portland Lighting designs, manufactures and supplies innovative lighting products to the advertising, brewery, retail and sign lighting industries. The company operates from a modern 1,300m² facility in Walsall, which was purposely designed to enable the fast turnaround of customer orders.
Established in 1994, the product range has continually evolved to ensure that Portland remains one of the leading companies in their sector.
Key Products
- Lighting for signs
Market Sectors
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Advertising
TRT Lighting






TRT (Thorlux Road and Tunnel) Lighting, an independent specialist division which has evolved from Thorlux Lighting, is the latest new venture within the FW Thorpe Group.
Building on years of lighting experience, TRT is dedicated to the design, manufacture and supply of LED road and tunnel luminaires. The target for TRT is to produce quality, efficient, stylish, high performance LED products that are manufactured in the UK.
Key Products
- Road and tunnel lighting
- Amenity lighting
Market Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Facilities – car parking
Lightronics






Based in Waalwijk, Netherlands, Lightronics specialises in the development, manufacture and supply of external and impact resistant lighting, which includes street lighting, outdoor wall and ceiling luminaires as well as control systems. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Netherlands but there is also an export presence in other European locations.
Lightronics was established in 1946 and has a strong tradition of solid, reliable products as well as being known for its innovation. Products are environmentally friendly in terms of energy use as well as in the prevention of light pollution.
Key Products
- Road and lighting
- Amenity lighting
- Outdoor wall and ceiling luminaires
- Lighting controls
Market Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Facilities – car parking
- Housing
Luxintec






Based in Valladolid, in north west Spain, Luxintec specialises in the design, development and manufacture of innovative and high performance LED luminaires and lighting systems.
Alongside its range of luminaires for a variety of market sectors, Luxintec designs and produces custom LED lighting solutions for emergency vehicle, general automotive and other custom applications.
Key Products
- LED industrial luminaires
- LED retail and display luminaires
- Customised LED solutions
- LED optics
Market Sectors
- Architectural
- Retail
- Industrial
- Automotive
Famostar






Based in Velp, the Netherlands, Famostar specialises in the development, manufacture and supply of emergency lighting products. Revenue is derived from the Netherlands, where it is considered one of the foremost brands in the market.
Famostar was originally established in 1947, with each product being designed and manufactured at its own production facility. Famostar has a reputation for designing and manufacturing reliable luminaires offering solutions for sectors including commercial, industrial, education and retail applications.
Emergency lighting knowledge and expertise is key to the success of the business. Famostar offers both the correct technical solution and unique proposals to complement the needs of the customer. It also provides a learning experience at its factory to ensure the successful application of products to comply with the latest legislation.
Key Products
- Emergency exit signage
- Emergency lighting systems
Market Sectors
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Education
- Retail & Hospitality
GLOBAL LOCATIONS

Australia
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
Spain
UAE
UK
Philip Payne
Solihull
Portland Lighting
Walsall
Solite Europe
Stockport
Thorlux Lighting
Redditch
TRT Lighting
Redditch