High power LED - Ultra Efficient Lighting (UEL)

Full LED Retail Store

In June 2010 Commercial Lighting completed their first “all LED” major high street store, believed to be the first of it’s kind in the UK where every lighting product in the retail area is LED.

Client confidentiality forbids us from going into great detail at this stage, but we are delighted that we managed to reduce the overall energy consumption from 7.9KW down to an incredible 3.2KW whilst enhancing the products and creating a clean & crisp environment. One amazing point to make is that the previous scheme was already considered to be energy efficient, utilising a mixture of T5 tubes, ceramic metal halide, and compact fluorescent light sources.

A mix of colour temperatures were used, with a warmer colour selected for the main shop area whilst the products in the display cabinets are enhanced with a cooler colour. We understand that sales of the clients’ main product line have increased 100% since the installation was completed!

The majority of the products installed incorporate the latest SMD LED technology for optimum efficiency, mounted in a range of luminaire types to suit each particular task, including large recessed panels, downlights, display bars and tubular units. These were complemented by a small number of narrower beam luminaires fitted with CREE LED’s and lenses where greater optical control was required.

Commercial Lighting have built up vast experience working with LED’s, having produced our first LED buried uplighter back in 2003. We work with some of the largest producers of LED devices in the world, and with our in-house manufacturing facilities, are able to offer a service to our clients which we believe is second to none.

We were very excited at being given the opportunity to show what we could achieve in this store by creating the most suitable luminaires using our highly efficient LED’s and we are pleased that the final result exceeded our clients’ expectations.

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Ultra Efficient Lighting (UEL)

Moving forward in 2010

Whenever new technology appears, the rush to be part of it can often lead to misunderstandings with claims being made which often bear no resemblance to reality. As specialists in the design and manufacture of energy efficient lighting for almost 20 years, Commercial Lighting have always strived to provide honest information based on experience to ensure clients receive the best possible solutions.

We continually evaluate new components entering the market, so you can be sure that once a component finds it’s way into one of our products, you know it meets the highest possible standards and will provide optimum performance.

Commercial Lighting have been producing LED fittings since 2003 and have built up a wealth of experience over that time. We work with the largest producers of LED devices and have recently introduced a range of high performance products utilising the very latest SMD technology proving that quoted “wattage” can disguise actual performance. As an example, our 18115 12W downlight (see latest catalogue) outperforms many similar LED products of a much higher wattage, and with it’s high LOR will easily outperform a typical 18W compact fluorescent downlight.

A large part of our business is creating bespoke products to suit clients’ specific needs, so if you do not see the exact fitting you are looking for on our website, contact us with your requirements, you may be pleasantly surprised!

New Music Concert

Commercial Lighting were delighted to sponsor a second event for SoundFabric in March 2009 where once again talented young music composers were able to submit their work and attend a workshop to hear their pieces played by professional musicians. The highlight of the event for the budding composers was an evening concert of their music played alongside pieces by more established composers, with the performance recorded onto CD. 

Young Composers’ Competition 2008

SoundFABRIC is an exciting new initiative designed to promote the development of original music by young composers throughout Hampshire. Commercial Lighting are delighted to be the sponsor for the first organised event which is a competition to encourage young musical composers to submit their original music with winners being invited to attend workshops where they can discuss their pieces and gain valuable advice from professional musicians. The culmination of the event will be a concert where the winning pieces will be played by professional musicians and recorded onto CD.

We have recently completed the installation of a full Solar Thermal System mounted on the South facing roof elevation of our head office buildings. Hot water generated by the roof mounted solar tubes is fed into two large thermal storage tanks which supply heated water for the aqueous degreasing system used in our powder coating paint plant, and also provides assistance to our central heating and hot water system.

To further reduce our impact on the environment, we have replaced our original gas boilers with the latest energy efficient versions so emissions are lower even when there is insufficient solar gain.  

Recognising the importance of sport in the lives of local youngsters,  Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd have become Main sponsors of Sarisbury Sparks U8’s football team.

Established in 1969, Sarisbury Sparks FC field a number of teams in the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer League, and currently train and play at Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, close to the headquarters of their new sponsors!

The team are pictured proudly showing off their new kit!

As part of their commitment to the local community, Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd have become corporate sponsors of the “Fareham in Bloom” campaign. Funds provided for the scheme are used to create stunning horticultural displays throughout the borough.

The Company’s new multi-coloured signage appears on a prominent roundabout on the main A27 close to the company’s headquarters as a reminder of their support.

To coincide with the launch of the latest Meyer Exterior Lighting Catalogue 2007/2008, a series of full page adverts are appearing in the trade press.

Designed to indicate the high performance of the Superlight Compact range of high quality floodlights, the adverts feature a Superlight Compact S spotlight with the light beam culminating in a beautifully lit section of a historic building.

Of course, in real life the building is indeed illuminated with a number of Meyer Superlights to great effect!

For further details, or to order your copy of this excellent new catalogue, contact: sales@commercial-lighting.co.uk

Commercial Lighting Systems Ltd have given notice to Spectral of their intention to relinquish their UK distributorship of Spectral products with effect from 30th May 2007. This will enable “CLS” to build further on the excellent relationships with their key partners Willy Meyer + Son,  Ares srl, LSI Inc as well as their own Sovereign brand.

In the absence of a UK distributor, clients working on existing Spectral specifications should contact Commercial Lighting Systems on T:01489 581002 where they will be given full support to ensure the project runs smoothly.

Following the successful completion of the Three Peaks challenge by lighting design engineer Steve Molteni, managing director Phil Cutting was not to be outdone! Phil enlisted the help of seasoned hill walker Angus Mitchell of Scottish distributor Trilight Ltd and conquered a “Munro” in December 2006. Dreish rises to 947m and forms part of the Cairngorm mountain range which provided the perfect setting for the “challenge” on which the two intrepid explorers were supported by their wives Joanna & Liz, with Fergus (Angus & Liz’s Westie) acting as Sherpa! The event was captured on camera at the summit with Phil (on the left), Angus & Fergus (the one with snow on his nose!). That’s only 283 Munros to go!

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Commercial Lighting Systems have been appointed Sole UK Distributor for Lighting Services Inc (LSI) with effect from August 2006. Incorporated in the USA in 1958, LSI has grown to become a leading independent manufacturer of track, accent, display, fibre optic and LED lighting systems. The extensive range of LSI display fittings are available with on e of the widest ranges of anti-glare accessories and colour filter attachments on the market, making them ideally suited for use in museums, churches and retail display applications.

Full details can be found on the LSI website.

Light Magazine features a glowing product review by a top lighting designer on the new Superlight Compact Mini.

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New Onsite Showroom & Meeting Room

Following the success of our off-site facility, we have recently built a brand new showroom/meeting room within our head office building at Swanwick near Southampton.

This new facility offers both existing and potential new clients the opportunity to examine our products in a 'working' environment. Being 'on-site' means visitors are also able to see our production facilities for themselves to get a better understanding of the full manufacturing service we are able to offer.

One of the first to visit the new facility was local MP Mark Hoban, who was keen to see first hand the secret behind the success of the company.

Clients wishing to visit our showroom are welcome to do so at any time during normal office hours, but we would recommend contacting our sales office first to ensure we are able to arrange to spend time with you during your visit.