Author: Lighting Project Solutions
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LB Agency Manufacturers Trade Show
On Thursday 22nd September, LPS Co-founder Dale Nettle and Sales Representative Matt Bennet travelled to Stoke City’s Bet365 Stadium to represent Lighting Project Solutions at the LB Agency Manufacturers Trade Show. The trade show was a huge success with a plethora of companies showing up from across the country. The show offered a great environment…
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Case Study: Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters
The Brief As part of the ambitious project to construct a new three storey building on the site of the existing Police headquarters at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold that will be now home to both Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. LPS were called upon by Gleeds to develop a lighting scheme for…
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Lighting Project Solutions Ltd represent ATP Lighting and Vizulo at the Institution of Lighting Professionals
Lighting Project Solutions are thrilled to be supporting our partners ATP lighting and Vizulo at the Institution of Lighting Professionals Lighting Summit in Bristol on the 21st and 22nd of June. The summit provides a focus for those involved in the lighting industry to share expertise, have discussion, and ultimately support each other with information…
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LPS are LIAQA Certified!
Lighting Project Solutions are proud to have become an LIAQA assured company! This certifies that our company conforms to the requirements of Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) LIAQA scheme. The Lighting Industry Association has been representing the lighting industry for many years and has an established reputation for representing and assisting lighting related companies. The…
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LPS Have Gained 2000 Followers on LinkedIn!
Lighting Project Solutions are proud to announce that this March we hit a benchmark of 2000 followers on LinkedIn 🍾🥳! A huge thank you to everyone that has liked our Linked-In page recently. Lee White-Rogers from KEW Electrical (Shaftesbury) was lucky enough to be our 2,000th follower. To say thank you, our sales representative for…
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MSAS Planetarium
As suppliers (and champions) of Dark Skies ⭐ compliant luminaires, we are proud to be joining forces with the likes of Pick Everard in sponsoring Sherwood Observatory’s latest development. Originally opened in 1986, the project team are set to transform the observatory into a state-of-the-art Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium. The aim: to inspire Science, Technology,…
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Are you struggling to find stocks of lighting columns?
Lighting Project Solution’s Column Storage Yard in Clipstone Are you struggling to find stocks of lighting columns? Lighting Project Solutions now have a large, column storage yard and healthy stocks of tubular steel columns from 5 – 12 m along with a large selection of brackets to suit. Please contact us for a quotation:📧 sales@lpslighting.co.uk📞 01623…
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A Conversation with Matt Clark
What aspects of the role are you most excited about? Working in product development it’s the buzz you get from designing a product that customers are excited about and want to buy. Seeing something come from paper to life is very fulfilling. Having worked for some major UK brands I hope that I can bring…
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Case Study: 54 The Broadway
The Brief 54 The Broadway, London, UK is a development that forms part of the Ealing Broadway Shopping Mall complex located in the centre of Ealing, directly off The Broadway in London. The development comprised the refurbishment of an existing 3-storey office building located above existing ground floor retail units. The scheme also included a…
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How to light Multi-use Games Areas (MUGA)
Not to be confused with the person who steals handbags, multi-use games areas (MUGAs) present one of the greatest challenges in sports lighting; and our experience has shown, like most things in life, planning and preparation are key to achieving a system that works for players, spectators, and our natural surroundings. MUGAs are important community…
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LPS Shortlisted in Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Business Awards 2021
It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have been shortlisted in not just one but two categories in the Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Business Awards 2021. This time in the Business of the Year and the Entrepreneurial Spirit categories. Company Director Matthew Harding comments, “Following last year’s success, this is such an…
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Team LPS Complete Nottingham Outlaw while Fund Raising £1,295!
The Lighting Project Solution Team, consisting of Matthew Harding, Dale Nettle and Michelle Errett have completed Outlaw Nottingham while fund raising £1,295 for charity! The team started at 07.01 with Dale bravely taking on the 1.2m open water swim. Dale had only swam in open water a few times before but was able to complete…
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A Conversation with Violet Staples–Denholm
Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Violet Staples-Denholm to the LPS family. Violet is our Distributions Sales Coordinator, supporting our newly established network of sales agents as part of a growth strategy within the wholesaler sector. We thought we would get to know her better: You have worked for some major outdoor…
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Team LPS takes on the UK’s Fastest-selling Triathlon
As fathers across the country get ready for a day of pampering and appreciation, on Sunday 20th June (Father’s Day), Team Lighting Project Solutions will be limbering up to compete in the Outlaw Half Nottingham Triathlon. Since its inaugural year in 2013, Outlaw Half Nottingham has become a must-do event for athletes of all ability levels. Its…
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How to get to grips with IK and IP ratings
IP and IK are ratings of protection. What they are can sometimes get muddled, so here we provide a quick overview and guide for what you should be looking out for when selecting a luminaire. Let’s start with IP ratings. IP is an acronym for “Ingress Protection.” Think moisture and water protection for your luminaire. …
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Lighting Project Solutions agree UK distribution partnership with HEPER
We are excited to announce a new strategic partnership with lighting manufacturer HEPER, a leading outdoor lighting company. Matthew Harding, LPS Company Director, says, “We are proud to represent this highly reputable European brand within the UK, enabling us to offer their extensive luminaire range to UK specifiers.” Founded in 1996, the brand is sold…
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How to Light with Floodlights
Floodlights are the all-rounder of outdoor lighting. They are the perfect candidate for virtually all outdoor applications that require directional illumination over a defined zone, on a budget. You can spot floodlights in various locations, from car parks to sports grounds, providing area lighting, accent lighting, or task lighting. What’s more, they are ideal…
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Made in Britain or Assembled in Britain
Have you noticed how many manufacturers have recently donned the ‘Made in Britain’ marque? It would appear that we are now one of a minority of lighting manufacturers not to sign up. In this article, we discuss why we haven’t jumped on the bandwagon and the results of a recent LinkedIn poll, initiated by our…
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Five Things to Remember When Lighting with LED Wall Packs
Who doesn’t love a good old LED wall pack (also known as a wall luminaire)? We often see them on the outside facing walls of buildings; used for perimeter lighting and to illuminate areas used by vehicles and pedestrians. Due to their efficiency, they are fantastic for security lighting and emergency lighting where light is…
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How To Choose Outdoor Lighting for Coastal Environments
When choosing a light fitting for seaside locations; coastal streetlighting, piers, or promenades, it’s worth noting that not all waterproof luminaires will be up to the job. Besides the usual outdoor lighting criteria such as IP rating, light distribution, and environmental considerations such as increased windage, the coastline throws some additional complexities. For example,…
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How To Select The Right CCT For Your Scheme
Colour Temperature: the standard method for measuring the colour of light emitted from a lamp, in Kelvin (K) For a relatively new concept, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the ‘right colour temperature’ for a scheme (we didn’t need to worry when we just had filament lamps). Too blue correlating with perceived issues of…
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Welcome Matthew Bennett to the LPS Team!
New year, new starter! Please join us in welcoming Matthew Bennett to the LPS team! To better support you (and our continued growth plans), we’re excited to welcome Matt on board as an Area Sales Representative covering the South West. Matthew brings a proven track record in account management, customer service, and delivering outdoor lighting schemes…
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How to Light Car Parks
Are you confused about car park lighting? Finding it hard to choose a product in a saturated marketplace? (they all look alike right?) Then grab a cuppa and take a quick read of our helpful car park lighting guide. Car parks are an essential part of our infrastructure. There is a legal obligation to maintain…
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How to Light Warehouses and Distributions Centres
3 tips for exterior lighting When implementing smart lighting solutions within warehouses, factories and distribution centres the safety and wellbeing of the people that use the space is obviously paramount. Our first thoughts are often on the interior of the scheme, however, the exterior is equally important; after all, it’s the first place users encounter…
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LPS Wins New Business of the Year Award
We are truly honoured to be presented (albeit virtually) with the Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 New Business of the Year Award. This is a fantastic accolade and attestation to our brand and people. We have worked incredibly hard to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied and that our business offering and processes stand out. Company Director…
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Case Study | Center Parcs Longford Forest
The Brief Center Parcs Longford Forest is the first Centre Parcs to be built in Ireland. Just a 90 minute drive from Dublin airport, it boasts Ireland’s biggest ever water park, 470 lodges and 30 apartments on over 400 acres of woodland. We were delighted to be approached to design a number of bespoke fittings,…
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Lighting Project Solutions Celebrates it’s 2nd Birthday!
Today we are celebrating our 2nd year in business. The team has grown from 4 to 7 in the last 12 months and despite the current situation we all face, we are still excited to see continued growth and success. It’s a shame that we couldn’t all celebrate with cake and bubbly together, so we’ve…
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Lighting Project Solutions are Finalists at the Mansfield & District Business Awards!
Lighting Project Solutions are proud to be finalists for the below categories at the Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Business Awards!
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LPS Have Taken Steps to Work Remotely From Home in Response to the Corona Virus
Due to the difficult situation we all face from the Corona virus, we have made the decision to all work remotely from home as the safety of our team and their families is of paramount importance. We have however got all bases covered and business continues as normal, we’re all working from lap tops and…
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Lighting Project Solutions Welcomes Mark to the Team!
Lighting Project Solutions Welcomes Mark to the Team! As part of our continued expansion plans we are delighted to welcome Mark Hudd to the LPS team. Mark brings with him a wealth of skills including graphic design and 3D modelling and we are looking forward to putting him to good use whilst assisting with Marketing…
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Table Sponsored at the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s 28th Courage Awards
Table Sponsored at the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s 28th Courage Awards We were delighted to sponsor a table at the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s 28th Courage Awards. It was humbling and inspiring to hear the stories of local young people, who have overcome adversity to flourish in life. Huge congratulations to all award winners,…
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Case study | Elite Athlete Centre, Hotel and Student Village, Loughborough University
The Brief Loughborough University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and the contribution it makes to sport and activity. Today Loughborough is ranked first in the world for sports related subjects, and its new Elite Athlete Centre, hotel and student village (which operates 24-hours a day, 365 days per year) remains…
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Lighting Project Solution’s Welcomes Michelle to the Team!
Lighting Project Solution’s Welcomes Michelle to the Team! Today we welcome Michelle Errett to the team as the Finance & Operations Coordinator. Michelle joins us with a wealth of experience having previously worked as the operations & events coordinator at Mansfield and Ashfield 2020.
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Case study | Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Cymru
The Brief The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), a £20m state-of-the-art research and development facility in North Wales, was recently described by Welsh government ministers as a ‘game-changer’ for the economy of Wales. It is predicted to increase GVA (the measurement for the increase in the value of the economy – due…
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Center Parcs Longford opens for business!
Center Parcs Longford Opens for Business! After being approved last year as Center Parcs’ preferred supplier of exterior lighting, LPS were excited to have the opportunity to supply the lighting for their new site in Longford Ireland. Center Parcs opened their new site in August this year and are really happy with the end result.…
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Lighting Project Solutions are proud to support the National Citizens Service
Lighting Project Solutions are proud to support the National Citizens Service Lighting Project Solutions are really pleased to have made a £100 donation to support a great initiative. NCS (National Citizens Service) provides teenagers aged between 15-17 who give up 4 weeks of their holiday with a great opportunity to experience new challenges, embrace new…
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Lighting Project Solutions visited ATP in Spain to Celebrate their 50th Birthday!
Lighting Project Solutions visit ATP who are Celebrating their 50th Birthday! Today we are privileged to visit our partners ATP in Pamplona Spain to celebrate their 50th Birthday along with 150 of their other agents and partners from all around the world. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gqgC8nU
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Lighting Project Solutions Welcomes Lauren to the Team!
Lighting Project Solutions Welcomes Lauren to the Team! Today we are delighted to welcome Lauren Wright to the team as project support co-ordinator. Lauren has worked in lighting for 3.5 years and was always one of the leading performers in her previous role. Lauren will be an instrumental member of the team and will help…
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Lighting Project Solutions became a Member of the LIA!
Lighting Project Solutions became a Member of the LIA! We have taken our next step to ensure that Lighting Project Solutions are a quality business that promotes high quality lighting and are thrilled to have become, a member of theLIA (Lighting Industry Association) We have a plan to put all of our sales and technical…
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Lighting Project Solutions has turned 1 today!
Lighting Project Solutions has turned 1 today! Today marks Lighting Project Solutions 1st Birthday. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for your loyal support and helping us to exceed our year 1 targets.
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Dale is Welcomed into The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
Dale is Welcomed into the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers Our Sales Director, Dale Nettle was recently welcomed into The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers by the Master Steve Thomas. https://lnkd.in/g6ai-yd Also admitted on the same night were; Steve Davies – CEO Lighting Industry Association Charlie Lacey – MD Stearn Electric Joao Pola – CEO Signify…
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Record Month for Lighting Project Solutions!
Record Month for Lighting Project Solutions! We are thrilled to have had a record month for new enquiries and our design department have excelled themselves, by getting everyone back on time and generally within 3 working days. If you would like a lighting scheme and quote, please contact us on 01623 415945 or email us…
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New Team Members and a New Office for Lighting Project Solutions!
New Team Members and a New Office for Lighting Project Solutions! We are certainly not on the Christmas wind down. Quite the opposite in fact. This month we welcome two new members of the LPS team. Dee Shaw joins us as Pre-Sales Support Manager and David Hatton joins as Operations Manager. We’ve also taken a…
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Case study | Lickpenny Caravan Park, Derbyshire
The Brief Lickpenny Caravan Park is a 4 star VisitEngland site in the heart of the Derbyshire dales, a tranquil retreat set above the village of Tansley and near to the towns of Matlock and Bakewell. Following a disappointing trial with other manufacturers, Lickpenny’s owner contacted LPS. We quickly understood the requirements of the…
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Lighting Projects Solutions Have Moved!
Lighting Project Solutions Have Moved to Ransom Wood! We are delighted to have taken a suite in Ransom Hall for our Project/Sales Team. We loved the buzz and energy of the park and especially it’s stunning woodland location. Units 3-8 Woodland Close will become our warehouse/logistics hub.
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Welcoming Dale Nettle to the Lighting Project Solution’s Team!
Welcoming Dale Nettle to the Lighting Project Solution’s Team! Dale Nettle joins the business as a Director for Lighting Project Solutions. Dale has worked for some of the biggest players in Exterior Lighting including Zumtobel and Holophane (Europe) and has over 20 years experience. Dale’s latest role was Project Sales Manager at Kingfisher Lighting Ltd.…
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Lighting Project Solutions Approved by Center Parcs!
Lighting Project Solutions Approved by Center Parcs! This month we got the exciting news that we had been approved by Center Parcs as their preferred supplier of exterior lighting for all their UK sites. This follows our recent orders for the new Center Parcs site in County Longford Ireland.
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ATP Lighting are the UK Partners of Lighting Project Solutions
ATP Lighting are the UK Partners of Lighting Project Solutions We are delighted to have been selected by a major European brand to become their exclusive UK partners. Our relationship with ATP goes back over 20 years. We are proud to exclusively offer their range of products to the UK market. ATP products are unique…
