Redditch, UK – July 2026 – UK-based lighting manufacturer Thorlux Lighting is marking its 90th anniversary throughout the summer with charity events and the opening of a refreshed visitor centre at its Redditch, Worcestershire headquarters. As the company continues to innovate and works towards a validated net-zero target, its future remains bright.
Founder Frederick William Thorpe first manufactured Thorlux luminaires in 1936. Based in a small factory in Small Heath, Birmingham, the company initially made vitreous enamelled steel reflectors. This was the beginning of a journey that would see Thorlux grow into a globally recognised manufacturer of luminaires and lighting control systems, becoming the largest company in the FW Thorpe Group.
Thorlux has installed a spinning lathe used since the 1930s as the centrepiece of its refreshed Thorlux Application Centre. The centre also includes an improved Emergency Lighting Experience, providing guests with a realistic, educational power failure escape scenario.
Thorlux remains at the forefront of modern UK luminaire manufacturing, with multi-million-pound investments in advanced technology at its Redditch factory. The company still proudly makes over 90% of its products in the Midlands, employing more than 500 people locally. Thorlux specialises in energy-efficient, sustainable products and is working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.
Mark Stevenson, Marketing Lead at Thorlux, said:
“90 years is a major milestone for Thorlux. As a proud UK manufacturer, it is important to reflect on our accomplishments so far—from pioneering energy-saving controls to relighting the clock faces of Big Ben—while keeping our eyes on the future. The best is still to come!”
About Thorlux
Thorlux Lighting is a globally recognised manufacturer of luminaires and lighting control systems headquartered in Worcestershire, UK. Thorlux proudly manufactures over 90% of its products in the Midlands, employing more than 500 people locally.
Thorlux is a complete lighting solutions partner, providing a single point of contact for luminaires, controls, design, installation, and more. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are central to the company’s mission, with a target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
As part of the FW Thorpe Plc Group, Thorlux remains family-led, with the Thorpe family actively involved in the organisation. Ninety years after its founding, Thorlux continues to lead the industry in efficient, high-quality lighting technology.
