FW Thorpe

FW Thorpe specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of professional lighting equipment. The company operates through various segments tailored to different products and customer bases, including Philip Payne Limited, Solite Europe Limited, Portland Lighting Limited, TRT Lighting Limited, and multiple Thorlux divisions across different regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The Thorlux segment accounts for the majority of the company's revenue, underscoring its significance in the lighting market. With a presence in multiple countries, FW Thorpe serves a diverse clientele, offering a wide range of lighting solutions.

Mike Allcock

Managing Director

Craig Muncaster

Joint Chief Executive, Group Financial Director

3 past transactions

Famostar B.V.

Acquisition in 2017
Famostar B.V. is a specialist in emergency lighting for a range of different sectors.

Lightronics

Acquisition in 2015
Lightronics Participaties BV is a manufacturer specializing in lighting equipment and solutions. The company focuses on developing and marketing a diverse range of lighting products suitable for various applications, including wall and ceiling fixtures, emergency lighting, exterior illumination, underpass and tunnel lighting, as well as modular and street lighting systems. Lightronics aims to provide clients with products that not only enhance lighting comfort but also boast a long lifespan, ensuring reliability and efficiency in various environments.

Solite Europe

Acquisition in 2009
Solite Europe Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of clean room lighting equipment and luminaires for laboratories, pharmaceutical areas, semi-conductor manufacturing areas, hospitals, kitchens and food preparation applications. Customers include many blue chip companies worldwide. Since its management buyout in 1998 and the acquisition of the company by F.W. Thorpe Plc in 2009, Solite Europe has strengthened its reputation as a company that can supply specialist lighting and clean-area products to the highest standards. The company is committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards (Solite Europe is certified to ISO 9001:2000), and is proud to be regarded as the leading lighting manufacturer in the Clean Area sector.
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