Thorpe (F.W.) PLC (TFW)

Overview

FW Thorpe Plc, established in 1936 and headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom, is a conglomerate deeply entrenched in the professional lighting industry. With a robust network of subsidiaries, the company has firmly rooted itself both domestically in the UK and internationally with significant footprints in the Netherlands, Germany, and across Europe. FW Thorpe Plc specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of a vast array of professional lighting equipment. Catering to a broad market, the company addresses the lighting needs of commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, display, and hospitality sectors among others. The extensive range and capability to serve various sectors underscore the company's prominence and versatility in the professional lighting space.

Products and Services

FW Thorpe Plc’s extensive product portfolio covers a wide range of lighting and control systems designed to fulfill the diverse requirements of multiple sectors.

• Professional Lighting and Control Systems:

  These include recessed, surface, and suspended luminaires, offering tailored lighting solutions for various environments. From commercial to hospitality markets, the company ensures optimal illumination and ambiance control.

• Emergency Lighting Systems:

  FW Thorpe Plc provides robust emergency lighting solutions, including general illumination and exit signage, ensuring safety in commercial, education, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors during crises.

• Hazardous Area Lighting:

  Specialty lighting products designed for environments classified as hazardous, such as areas prone to explosions or chemical exposure, highlighting the company’s commitment to safety and innovation.

• Clean Room Lighting Equipment:

  Highly specialized luminaires for clean rooms, laboratories, and manufacturing areas in the pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries, as well as for hospital, kitchen, and food preparation applications, demonstrate FW Thorpe Plc’s capability to meet stringent specifications.

• Exterior Lighting Products:

  The company’s outdoor lighting solutions, including street lighting and outdoor wall and ceiling luminaires, address the needs of infrastructure, housing, and car parking areas with efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

• LED Road and Tunnel Luminaires:

  FW Thorpe Plc leverages LED technology to provide advanced lighting for roads and tunnels, ensuring safety and visibility in critical infrastructure areas.

• Brands:

  The company’s products are marketed under several reputable brands, including Thorlux Lighting, Philip Payne, Solite, Portland Lighting, TRT Lighting, Lightronics, Famostar, and Luxintec, as well as Ratio Electric, Zemper, and Ratio EV charging. This vast brand portfolio allows FW Thorpe Plc to cater to a broad market with specific and general lighting needs.