Zumtobel lighting delivered a bespoke classroom lighting upgrade at Hadley Learning Community Secondary School in Telford. The refurbishment replaces ageing fluorescent raft luminaires with a custom LED solution featuring tunableWhite control, improving student‘s wellbeing, reducing connected load and extending the life of the school’s existing ceiling infrastructure.
Thorn and Zumtobel will return as sponsors of the Serpentine Pavilion in 2026, continuing their long-standing relationship with one of the world’s most influential architectural commissions. This year’s Pavilion will be designed by Mexico City based practice LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, and will open at Serpentine South on 6 June 2026 as the programme marks its 25th anniversary in partnership.
At the heart of London’s Docklands, Global Switch London East forms part of one of Europe’s most connected digital infrastructure campuses. Designed to support high-performance computing, AI deployments and advanced liquid cooling technologies, the facility continues to evolve through a phased refurbishment programme focused on flexibility, efficiency and resilience.
When Pendle Borough Council set out to replace ageing HID lanterns at the Steven Burke Sports Hub (a free-access, 1.1 km cycling circuit and BMX pump track in Nelson), it became a true community endeavour. Named after hometown hero Sir Steven Burke, a double Olympic gold medallist, the facility now boasts safer, more sustainable illumination thanks to Thorn Lighting staff who ride the circuit alongside Pendle Forest Cycling Club members. The upgrade respects local wildlife and shines a spotlight on community spirit and sporting excellence.
British lighting manufacturer Northern Lights has unveiled its 2026 ceiling collection, a series of customisable, sculptural designs shaped by material experimentation and technical precision.
Brussels - Schréder, the world leader in smart outdoor lighting solutions, announces the successful completion of the remaining 51% stake in Photinus, becoming the sole shareholder of the company.
Thorn and its sister brand Zumtobel, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, delivered a design-led workplace lighting scheme for NG Bailey’s new 25,230 sq ft flagship head office at White Rose Office Park. Blending low-glare performance with architectural coherence, the solution enhances visual comfort, defines distinct work settings and supports NG Bailey’s focus on wellbeing, productivity and sustainable operation
Thorn Lighting is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Venue Technology Award at TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026 for its work on “The Lighthouse” effect at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light.
At 247 Wimbledon The Broadway, a new multi-level office required lighting that is elegant today and adaptable tomorrow. Zumtobel’s scheme combines TECTON track with suspended LIGHT FIELDS III and ONDARIA pendants to preserve clean ceiling lines and high visual comfort, while VIVO II provides precise vertical illumination. LITECOM integrates daylight and presence control, enabling easy future reconfiguration and energy-efficient operation.
On 18 November 2025, the Forge team had the pleasure of attending UlverSTEM at Ulverston Victoria High School, an event dedicated to inspiring the next generation to explore science, technology, engineering and maths through hands on learning.
Leading lighting manufacturer, NVC Lighting, has enhanced its flagship STERLING panel with upgraded features that make it more sustainable without compromising on performance.
Zumtobel Group has appointed John Lyons as Managing Director, UK & Ireland, with responsibility for the Group’s lighting brands Thorn and Zumtobel across the region.
Ansell Lighting, a market leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality lighting, has announced two new additions to its comprehensive contractor service proposition.
Collingwood Lighting has achieved the EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability. It places it in the top 5% of companies independently assessed by Ecovadis.
Aurora has announced the launch of its newly upgraded R6 Fire Rated Downlight Range, bringing faster installation, enhanced light performance and a simplified product selection designed specifically for contractors and specifiers.
The UK’s largest indoor cricket academy has now opened at the University of Brighton, featuring high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting supplied by NVC Lighting.
NVC Lighting has launched its new 2026 catalogue, featuring new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions for a range of applications and sectors.
Discover how Zumtobel and its sister brand Thorn, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, delivered a comprehensive scheme for the €8 million refurbishment of Sacred Heart University’s Dingle campus. Combining Zumtobel's precision-engineered with Thorn's outdoor architectural luminaires, the project honours the 19th-century heritage while creating sustainable, future-proof learning environments for over 500 U.S. study-abroad students each year.
Collingwood claims that its new H2 Lite CSP downlight gives more lighting options from the same fitting than any currently available. Each luminaire has four switchable colour temperatures and offers two illumination levels.
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