London-based interdisciplinary design practice Studio Waldemeyer unveils Lumeable, its new range of rechargeable candlelights, with an atmospheric installation and charity concert at the historic church St Stephen Walbrook on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

Created to raise funds for the care and maintenance of Sir Christopher Wren’s landmark church, Studio Waldemeyer’s installation will surround Henry Moore’s celebrated altar with hundreds of Lumeable candles, demonstrating the new range’s versatility and highly visual impact.

For one evening, Studio Waldemeyer will transform the church into an immersive landscape of warm, flickering light. Lumeable candles arranged on and around Moore’s circular travertine altar will rise at varying heights, creating a luminous constellation at the centre of Wren’s carefully proportioned interior. Light, music and architecture will come together in a contemplative candlelit experience.

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PLASA Show has announced the launch of The PLASA Lab, a new live lighting demonstration making its debut at Olympia, London from 6th – 8th September 2026.

Independently facilitated by lighting professional James Simpson, The PLASA Lab will give lighting professionals, venue and production teams, specifiers and students a rare opportunity to examine how fixtures behave in a controlled, real-world stage environment.

Inside a dedicated, blacked-out space in Olympia’s West Hall, comparable fixtures will be grouped by type and taken through a carefully designed series of pre-programmed lighting states. The demonstrations will explore a range of technical characteristics, helping visitors look beyond headline specifications and understand the nuances of each product.

Rather than producing an overall score or declaring a winner, The PLASA Lab will demonstrate how different fixtures can excel in different areas and suit different creative or technical applications.

James Simpson comments: “The PLASA Lab gives visitors the rare chance to compare how products actually behave side by side – without marketing language, sales pitches or brand bias. You leave the business cards at the door and simply experience the light.

Each one-hour session will take visitors through a series of pre-programmed lighting states, designed to make meaningful comparisons between fixtures. We’ll add the relevant technical context as we go, then reveal the products at the end.”

Participating products and brands will remain hidden throughout each demonstration, keeping visitors’ attention firmly on the light itself. Their identities will only be unveiled at the end of the session, with those in the room encouraged to keep the reveals under wraps until the show has finished, preserving the experience for later audiences.

Following the reveal, visitors will be able to access the consoles and put individual fixtures through their own tests, supported by student volunteers. They can then speak directly with the participating manufacturers, ask technical questions and explore the products in greater depth.

Investing in a more hands-on show experience

The PLASA Lab forms part of PLASA Show’s continued investment in creating more opportunities for visitors to experience technology beyond the exhibition stand.

PLASA’s Managing Director comments: “Trade shows have always been an important place to discover new products, but visitors increasingly want to do more than simply see technology displayed on a stand. They want to experience it working, understand the differences between products and get hands-on in an environment that reflects how that technology might actually be used.

We’re investing in The PLASA Lab because we believe it adds genuine value to the visitor experience. It gives people another reason to come to the show, spend time exploring the technology and have more informed conversations with manufacturers afterwards.

Lighting is a natural place for us to start, but we’re really excited by the potential of the concept. If it resonates with visitors and exhibitors, there is plenty of scope to explore how a similar approach could work across other areas of entertainment technology at future PLASA Shows.”

The programme will cover five fixture categories: High Output Spot, Low Output Spot, Beam, Big Wash and Small Wash, with each explored through criteria relevant to that type of fixture.

The PLASA Lab is also supported by LSi, which will provide editorial and media support around the project, including post-show coverage.

Simpson continues: “I’ve loved the response from manufacturers. They believe in their engineering, but they are also confident and curious enough to see how it performs alongside competitors in a fair, carefully designed environment. That says a lot about the spirit of this industry.

Ultimately, The PLASA Lab is for anyone who cares about entertainment lighting. Our industry creates extraordinary technology, and this is a new way to see the best of it properly – in action, on equal terms, and without the usual noise around it.”

The PLASA Lab will run across all three days of PLASA Show. Exact demonstration timings will be announced nearer the event.

Register for free

PLASA Show 2026 takes place at Olympia, London from 6th – 8th September 2026.

The PLASA Lab experience is included with a PLASA Show ticket. Registration is free until 31st August. From 1st – 5th September, visitor registration will cost £15 + VAT, with on-the-door registration priced at £20 + VAT from 6th – 8th September.

Find out more and register for your free badge: https://www.plasashow.com/plasa-lab

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Studio Lumen’s lighting design enhances the timeless character of Jumeirah Al Qasr, a landmark property inspired by the grandeur of an ancient Arabian palace and conceived as a Sheikh’s summer residence. The lighting scheme was carefully developed to celebrate the architectural language of the building whilst creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that transitions effortlessly from day to night.

A restrained palette of warm-toned illumination accentuates the rich terracotta facades, textured materials and intricate architectural detailing, allowing the building’s craftsmanship to take centre stage. Rather than trying to overpower the architecture, the newly designed lighting scheme works in harmony with it, introducing depth, contrast and visual hierarchy that guide guests naturally through the resort.

The design also contributes to the wider guest experience, transforming external courtyards, walkways and arrival spaces into welcoming environments that evoke a sense of tranquillity and understated luxury. Layered lighting balances functionality with ambience, supporting wayfinding whilst reinforcing the resort’s distinctive identity as a destination where heritage-inspired design and modern hospitality coexist.

The result is an elegant lighting scheme that enhances the architectural narrative of Jumeirah Al Qasr, creating memorable nighttime experiences while preserving the warmth, authenticity and sophistication that define Madinat Jumeirah.

Siddharth Mathur, Partner and CEO at Studio Lumen said, “Through a carefully considered approach to light, we sought to enhance the architectural character of Jumeirah Al Qasr, celebrating its Arabian heritage while creating an atmosphere of warmth, elegance and tranquillity. The lighting reveals the beauty of the architecture after dark, enriching the guest experience while allowing the building’s identity to remain at the forefront.”

Client: Jumeirah Group.

Architect: DSA Architects.

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By 2023, the tunnel’s existing lighting installation had become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain. The original system used high pressure sodium (HPS) and fluorescent lighting technology housed within WRTL Metis tunnel luminaires, controlled via an ageing lighting control system. The lighting design had originally been developed in line with the now superseded BS 5489-7 standard for tunnel lighting. Compared with modern LED tunnel lighting systems, the installation was operating with significantly higher energy consumption while offering limited flexibility in lighting control and performance management. A survey identified that, while the luminaire housings were in serviceable condition, the lighting technology and controls no longer reflected current tunnel lighting requirements. Doncaster Council therefore sought a complete upgrade package through competitive tender. The key objectives included improved energy efficiency, compliant lighting performance and the reuse of existing infrastructure where possible.

P Ducker Systems Ltd (PDS) was appointed as principal contractor, working alongside TRT Lighting to deliver an LED retrofit solution.

Instead of removing and replacing the complete luminaires, the retrofit system replaced the original HPS and fluorescent lamp gear assemblies while retaining the existing housings. This significantly reduced installation complexity, material waste and project cost while extending the usable life of the existing infrastructure. The retrofit trays were purpose-designed for the Metis luminaires rather than adapted from alternative products. Dedicated aluminium heatsinks were developed to manage thermal performance within the enclosed tunnel environment, helping maximise LED lifetime and long-term reliability where maintenance access is difficult and tunnel closures are costly.

Separate retrofit trays were supplied for both the HPS and fluorescent lighting elements within the tunnel, with DALI drivers integrated to work alongside the new PDS Scanlight Eco+ lighting control system. Importantly, the retrofit system was engineered as a plug-and play solution. Existing mounting arrangements, communication connections and luminaire carcasses were retained, allowing installation without structural modifications to the luminaires themselves. The retrofit trays were also lighter than the original lamp and gear assemblies, removing the need for additional structural testing or infrastructure alterations.

Tim Whiteley Senior Solutions Manager at P Ducker Systems Ltd, details, “The Frenchgate Tunnel project required a solution that could modernise the lighting installation while minimising disruption and making best use of the existing infrastructure. TRT’s retrofit approach provided a practical and efficient way to achieve this, combining proven tunnel lighting performance with the benefits of reduced installation time, lower material usage and improved long-term maintainability.”

The completed retrofit delivered a significant improvement in energy efficiency, lighting performance and long-term maintainability while avoiding the need for a full luminaire replacement scheme. By reusing the existing tunnel luminaires, the project reduced material waste and retained infrastructure that still had substantial operational life remaining.

This circular approach helped minimise embodied carbon and installation disruption compared with a traditional full replacement solution. The upgraded installation also aligned the tunnel lighting scheme with modern tunnel lighting requirements while significantly reducing energy consumption compared with the previous HPS and fluorescent system. Lighting calculations for the upgraded installation estimated annual energy consumption reductions from approximately 657,769 kWh to 168,086 kWh, alongside a reduction in estimated CO₂ emissions from 153.27 tonnes to 39.16 tonnes per annum. The scheme was also expected to deliver annual energy cost savings of more than £53,800.

This figure is considered conservative, as it does not account for the increasing maintenance costs associated with the previous HPS installation.

Craig Morris Street Lighting Manager at Doncaster Council concludes “Retaining the existing tunnel luminaires while upgrading the lighting technology allowed us to improve efficiency and lighting performance without the cost and disruption of a full replacement scheme. The retrofit approach aligned well with the project objectives, and minimised difficulties of installation due to the council not owning the tunnel structure delivering a more sustainable long-term solution for the tunnel infrastructure.”

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Taking place on The Gallery (stand K62), the popular feature will bring together a collection of historic lighting and production technology with an extensive display of rare audio equipment from CH Vintage Audio, led by Chris Hewitt.

Named after the long-running Classic Gear column for LSi magazine, the feature places landmark technology from across the decades alongside the latest innovations being launched at PLASA Show.

Celebrating 50 years of the National Theatre

This year, Classic Gear Live will mark 50 years since the opening of the National Theatre on London’s South Bank.

At the time of its opening, the National embraced new technology in a way no other British theatre had, introducing power flying, the famous Olivier Drum Revolve stage, the pioneering Lightboard lighting console and much more.

Visitors will be able to explore an array of lighting control systems used throughout the building’s history, from Lightboard and Galaxy to the Strand 500-series and an original ETC Eos running the version 1.0 software from its 2006 debut.

Also on display will be the original automation console from the Olivier Theatre and the prototype model of the Drum Revolve. A dedicated photo gallery on neighbouring stand K60 will offer a rare behind-the-scenes view of the National Theatre across the decades.

Rare Vari-Lite technology and industry pioneers

Classic Gear Live will also celebrate 40 years since the launch of Vari-Lite’s Series 200 system.

The display will include the mighty Artisan control console and a range of fixtures including the VL2, VL4 and VL5, alongside the now incredibly rare VL3 and VL6.

Joining the stand on Sunday and Monday will be two key members of the team behind the technology: Vari-Lite lead designer Jim Bornhorst, who received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering alongside his team, and Tom Littrell, who helped establish the role of the Vari-Lite programmer on productions including the Genesis Abacab tour.

Their appearance offers visitors a unique opportunity to hear the history of moving lights directly from two of the field’s pioneers.

Legendary touring mixers from CH Vintage Audio

Representing the evolution of live sound, CH Vintage Audio will present an exceptional collection of rare mixing consoles connected to some of the biggest artists and productions of the 1970s.

Highlights will include:

• The mixer used on David Bowie’s 1973 Ziggy Stardust tour

• Pink Floyd’s quadraphonic mixer from The Dark Side of the Moon and Live at Pompeii

• The Who’s 1970s Mavis quadraphonic mixer

• Slade’s 1970s WEM Stereomaster 24-channel touring mixer

• A 1970s Kelsey mixer used by Soft Machine

These will be joined by further rare audio artefacts from the CH Vintage Audio collection, offering visitors a close-up look at the equipment behind a defining period of touring and recording history.

Betty returns

The feature will also mark 70 years since the debut of Betty, the Strand System CD lighting console that ran productions at London’s Palace Theatre from 1956 until 1980.

Following the attention she received at last year’s show, Betty will return as one of Classic Gear Live’s most tactile attractions. Visitors who missed her in 2025 – or simply want another opportunity to experience this remarkable piece of control history – will be able to see her in action throughout the show.

Classic Gear Live in the seminar programme

Beyond the equipment itself, Classic Gear Live gives visitors the chance to meet some of the people who originally designed, built, sold and operated these groundbreaking technologies.

The feature will also contribute to two sessions in the PLASA Show seminar programme.

On Sunday 6 September at 2.30pm, Vari-Lite: The Lights That Changed Our World will feature Vari-Lite pioneers Jim Bornhorst and Tom Littrell discussing the history of the company’s groundbreaking moving-light technology. Bornhorst was Vari-Lite’s lead designer and, alongside his team, received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, while Littrell helped establish the role of the Vari-Lite programmer on productions including Genesis’ Abacab tour.

On Monday 7 September at 2.30pm, The National Theatre At Fifty – Five Decades Of Technology In Support Of Theatre will explore how the National Theatre has continued to pioneer entertainment technology throughout its history. Paul Handley, Matt Drury and Andrew Grant from the National Theatre will be joined by David Bertenshaw of Strand, who helped develop the Lightboard console, and Anne Valentino of ETC, who led the team behind the Eos console family.

Together, they will discuss the technical demands of complex productions and the ways in which entertainment technology has evolved to meet them.

Classic Gear Live offers the chance to experience entertainment technology history up close.

The vintage collection can be found together upstairs on The Gallery –  stand K62 at PLASA Show 2026, with the National Theatre Gallery located next door on stand K60.

PLASA Show takes place at Olympia London from 6th – 8th September 2026.

Register for a complimentary ticket* here: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/2mac233r7ozem?actioncode=EM23

*Ticket price increases to £15 +VAT from 1st – 5th September 2026/£20 +VAT from 6th – 8th September 2026.

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The Awards provide a great opportunity to share best practice, promote electrical safety, gain recognition, and give clients and customers confidence in products and services.

Whether you are a manufacturer bringing a safety product to market, an organisation that has created an initiative to reduce electrical hazards, a housing association enhancing electrical safety for residents, or a team improving electrical safety in the workplace, the awards are designed to recognise the people and projects making a real difference to the industry.

The awards are open to all individuals and organisations based in the UK with a notable interest in electrical safety, they are free to enter, open to all and you can nominate yourself, another individual or an organisation.

Entering is an opportunity to showcase best practice, celebrate innovation, and demonstrate a commitment to raising standards in electrical safety across the UK. It can also help build trust with clients, customers, tenants, and partners by highlighting the impact of your work.

Winners will also be invited to a Parliamentary reception in the Churchill Room in the House of Commons on 10^thNovember, offering an opportunity to celebrate their achievements, be presented with an award and network with others committed to enhancing electrical safety.

Categories to enter are:

• Product of the year
• Paul Skyrme Electrical Safety Initiative of the year
• Changemaker of the year
• Derek Thompson Industry Service Award

Fraser Herd, Chair of the ESR Workplace group, said: “The Above and Beyond Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase some of the incredible work organisations and individuals do to enhance electrical safety. We look forward to a great Awards year!”

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From the outset, the brief was clear: preserve Tempelhof’s raw airport aesthetic while ensuring flawless key lighting across every inch of the runway. Keylight Operator Ole Güllich and Lighting Designer Raphael Grebenstein, who served as Co-Lead Designers for Light Art Studios GmbH, set the creative tone early. “The overall goal was to keep most of the airport aesthetics; that was the main theme of the show,” Güllich explains. “We wanted to go rather minimalistic, no big rigs over the catwalk. But we also had to ensure good key light across the whole runway.”

The venue’s strict floor load limits and the absence of any roof rigging points made the challenge even greater. With nowhere to hang conventional infrastructure overhead, every fixture had to be positioned on the floor, balconies, or existing truss structures, often at angles as steep as 60 degrees. With up to 60 models, and four potentially on the catwalk simultaneously, manual coordination alone was never going to be sufficient. “We would not have been able to handle this with a normal follow spot system,” says Güllich. “You have four models at the same time on the runway, all in different positions, and you have to watch four positions simultaneously to hand off to the next fixture group. That wouldn’t be possible with any other system.”

The decision to use Follow-Me was made early in the planning process. Given the unconventional aiming angles of half the spotlights, manual operation by four operators through Follow-Me DELT∆ would have been impossible with traditional follow spots, or would have required a considerably larger number of operators. With Follow-Me DELT∆, the team was able to meet this challenge with just four operators, without compromising on creative control.

Rocketchris, who was commissioned by Light Art Studios GmbH and has been demonstrating the possibilities of Follow-Me for many years, deployed four DELT∆ systems paired with four Operator Boxes. 52 spots and 48 wash lights were connected to the system, with cameras mounted along the full 80-metre truss span.

At the heart of the setup was DELT∆’s new Operator Box, a significant upgrade that fundamentally makes work easier for the lighting team. Previously, operators juggled multiple camera feeds across multiple monitors. In this case with the Operator Box, each operator saw only their target, with the system automatically switching between camera feeds as performers moved along the runway. The result: four camera views on a single monitor per position, half the screens required, and far greater focus. “Normally on a runway this wide, you’re constantly compensating, switching views, second-guessing positions,” says Glatthor. “With the Follow-Me DELT∆ Operator Box, that just… disappeared. It gets so much easier!”

Four long-throw Robe iForte LTX units were calibrated using DELT∆’s Beam Map feature, maintaining a constant 600 lux and consistent beam size and sharpness across the full 80 metres. Setup, Glatthor notes, was far less daunting than it might sound. “Beam mapping sounds like a big thing, but in reality it was very manageable,” he explains. “We had our key points, did the checks, and within about half an hour it was done. After that, it just works without adding complexity for the operator.”

Zone and Action functionality handled the JB-Lighting P12 spots, Robe iForte LTX spots, and X5 wash lights,automatically adjusting intensity and fixture assignment as models moved between zones, with no manual button-pushing required. Crossfades, handovers, and fixture reassignments all happened in the background. “This removes a whole layer of manual coordination,” says Glatthor. “You’re no longer busy fixing technical stuff, so you can actually focus on what the lighting should look like.”

The Tempelhof fashion show marked the first full-scale, real-world deployment of Follow-Me DELT∆, and the first time Rocketchris had introduced the system in a live production context. With 25 years in the events industry behind him, he is not easily impressed by new technology, but DELT∆ was different. “I’ve never before experienced a successor system that works just as well as its predecessor right out of the gate,” he says. “With our first production using DELT∆, which required us to utilise the system at every level, the experience was exactly what we had expected: a lot of fun, and a huge relief for everyone.”

Rocketchris credits a close working relationship with Follow-Me’s support team and Technical Director Erik Berends as key to the system’s readiness for the show. Feedback provided back in February, specifically the need for automatic camera switching in the Operator Box, was implemented and confirmed swiftly, enabling the full DELT∆ commitment for the project.

“We are very proud to see Follow-Me DELT∆ received so positively,” Berends concludes. “This ABOUT YOU Tempelhof fashion show stands as a strong real-world example of the DELT∆ capabilities, and how complex lighting setups like these can become more manageable without compromising creative control.”

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Södra has modernised the quay lighting at its industrial port in Mönsterås with a new LED mast lighting solution using CU Phosco FL820 luminaires, delivered by Energisystem Sweden.

The port is a strategically important part of Södra’s logistics operation, supporting continuous industrial activity and cargo handling. The demanding environment places high importance on reliable lighting with good visibility and uniform light distribution, particularly across operational quay areas where safety and operational efficiency are critical.

The project formed part of Södra’s wider programme of energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements and followed previous successful lighting projects completed by Energisystem and Assemblin, including the timber yard in Mönsterås.

The upgrade focused on the quay area, considered the most operationally important and exposed section of the port.

Existing conventional luminaires installed across four high masts were replaced with 27 CU Phosco FL820 LED luminaires manufactured in the UK. The new lighting system was designed to improve lighting performance while significantly reducing energy consumption and supporting long-term operational reliability.

The project was delivered as a turnkey solution by Energisystem Sweden, covering everything from initial site surveys through to installation and final project reporting.

The new LED high mast lighting installation has delivered substantial improvements in both lighting quality and energy performance across the port facility.

Compared to the previous conventional lighting installation, the CU Phosco LED luminaires provide improved visibility and more uniform light distribution, helping to create a safer and more efficient working environment for port operations and cargo handling activities.

Alongside the improved lighting conditions, the project achieved a 59% reduction in installed power consumption. Based on annual operating hours of 4,380 hours per year, the upgrade is expected to deliver annual energy savings of 87,293 kWh.

Over the 10-year warranty period, the total guaranteed energy saving is estimated at 872,930 kWh, supporting Södra’s long-term sustainability and energy efficiency objectives.

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The original fittings were SCT linear continuous suspended luminaires, manufactured with aluminium low-brightness louvres. Rather than replacing the entire system, a more sustainable and carbon saving solution was applied. Under the carbon careful™ initiative Future Designs provided new LED gear trays which were designed to integrate directly into the existing luminaire profiles, enabling the schools to retain the existing luminaire carcass while benefiting from modern LED performance. This reduced carbon usage, shortened installation times, and avoided the disruption associated with a full replacement scheme.

As part of the visual upgrade, the old louvre assemblies were removed and replaced with a satin etched optics housed within mild steel magnetic frames. This created a cleaner, more contemporary appearance while also improving light distribution throughout teaching spaces. Importantly, this enhancement maintained the original aesthetic of the luminaire while delivering a more robust solution.

To date, a total of 1,019 retrofit LED units have been supplied across the three schools. This includes 416 units for Oriel High School, 316 units for Thomas Bennett Community College and 287 units for Ifield Community College, comprising both mains and emergency versions. Notably, the original installations contained no emergency luminaires. As part of the upgrade, emergency conversion units were introduced within classroom fittings, bringing lighting provision in line with the requirements of BS5266-1.

The energy performance improvements were substantial. Existing fluorescent lamps operated at 33 watts, whereas the retrofit LED solution uses just 14.08 watts per fitting. This delivers an energy saving of 57.33 percent, significantly reducing running costs and supporting each school’s sustainability goals. With each retained fitting containing approximately 9kg of metal, it meant that through the carbon careful™ initiative there was a massive reduction in the amount of iron ore being extracted from the earth’s crust to create mild steel.

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Collingwood Lighting is helping Northampton Saints rugby club create the right atmosphere for fans and reduce their carbon footprint with an LED lighting refurbishment programme in its stands.

The company designed and supplied modern LED fittings for the whole of the club’s Barwell stand as phase 1 of the project. The stand includes general seating areas, corporate hospitality, corridors, staff areas, toilets, and general entertainment areas.

The lighting refurbishment is a key part of the club’s net zero carbon pledge. It is one of only a handful of professional rugby clubs to sign up to the UN’s Sports for Climate Action Framework, which commits the club to a 50 percent reduction in emissions by 2030 and to be net zero by 2040.

The rugby club will save almost 15 tonnes of carbon emissions and up to £9,000 per year running costs from this initial installation in the stand. Projections for the whole stadium will see 60 tonnes of carbon saved per year.

Says Northampton Saints Chief Executive, Julia Chapman: “This LED lighting refurbishment future proofs our stadium because it not only costs us less money and uses less energy, but it has a real impact on how our fans enjoy a space.

Talking about one of the hospitality areas, the tunnel club, Chapman goes onto to say: “The environment that we create makes all the difference to someone’s match day experience, with lighting having such a big impact on the look and feel of an area.”

Collingwood provided the design for all the lighting in the stadium, the fittings that the club needed and the projected energy and cost savings. The refurbishment payback period for the investment is just 19 months.

The lighting design for corporate hospitality suites, such as the infamous tunnel club where spectators can watch the players run onto the pitch, is vital.

For these areas Collingwood designed schemes that uses its downlights Thea Pro with DALI lighting control for the ambient lighting and LED strip lighting to pick out and emphasis features to add extra interest through accent lighting. The colour temperature for the lighting was set at a warm 3000K for a relaxing and sociable space.

For other areas in the stand which includes corridors, toilets, staff kitchens and storage areas, Collingwood designed a more functional lighting scheme using fittings with a cooler colour temperature of 4,000K. This aids concentration and focus for task orientated activities. A mixture of fittings was installed including Thea Pro, Solis LED panel lighting and its tough and durable anti-corrosive Caiman bulkhead for storage and warehouse areas.

Collingwood has also provided emergency lighting packs so that installers can convert some of their fittings into emergency lighting. This helps people safely leave if there is a mains power failure.

Commenting on the installation, operations manager Stuart Jenkins said: “We are a high end hospitality venue so the right lighting design using reliable products is key. This refurbishment has saved us energy, running costs and maintenance, but most importantly it improves the match day experience for our fans.”

Other sustainable initiatives taken by the club include installing over 800 solar panels, using zero carbon bought in energy, installing rainwater capture systems for pitch irrigation, and improving insulation in all their buildings.

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