by Piers Lowbridge | Dec 1, 2023 | News
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 11, 2023 | News
Our new wholesale catalogues are nearing completion and will be ready from next week. Get ahead of the inrush and request your copy today by calling us on 0800 999 5221 or emailing Gemma Lighting today. Inside our Product Catalogue Issue 23, you will find:✓ Latest...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 6, 2023 | News
Last week was another great year of supporting the Macmillan organisation with Gemma Lighting’s annual #MacmillanCoffeMorning, directly from our HQ. We had a good time connecting with everyone in the office while raising money for charity through our bake sale...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog
An AstroDIM LED bollard is a stand-alone dimmable LED bollard solution that allows autonomous dimming without the need for manual lighting switching during the predefined set times. This lighting solution is a good option for clients who want automated control for...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog
Photocell sensors or photoelectric switches are a form of automated lighting. It’s a standalone lighting solution that works similarly to how light switches would. It turns on and off by sensing the number of lux levels in the area and doesn’t need adjustment for...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
DALI stands for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface and was developed to allow digital configuration and control of lighting products. DALI is a 2-way communications protocol to provide communications between different components in a lighting system. This way,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Safety should be a top priority when it comes to our site and those working on it. For fires, power failures, or even a natural disaster, it’s important to put in place safety measures that help minimize the consequences. For that instance, and as stated under UK law,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog
A passive Infrared Sensor, or PIR, is a motion sensor that can add an extra level of safety to your pathway, car park, or buildings. PIR sensors detect infrared radiation energy produced by body heat and are used to detect movement inside or outside buildings or...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jun 2, 2017 | News
This position presents the opportunity to join a dynamic team at an exciting time for the Gemma Lighting. Our custom-built laboratory is now complete and features state-of-the-art equipment dedicated to the testing of LED lighting. If you feel you have the experience,...
by Piers Lowbridge | May 5, 2017 | News
Our Blazer LED Flood Lights are now available in White. Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce we are now manufacturing our popular range of LED Flood Lights in White. The Blazer White LED Flood Lights are available in 30W / 60W/ 80W / 100W and 130W models. The entire...
by Piers Lowbridge | Apr 17, 2017 | News
Higher wattage LED High Bay Lights now available Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce the Orion 200W LED High Bay Light. With an LED rating of 26,600 lumens and a Lumen Flux of 22,895 lumens this 200W LED High Bay offers excellent performance and affordability. The...
by Piers Lowbridge | Mar 6, 2017 | News
Our range of LED bollards just got better! By popular demand we are now manufacturing our louvered range of LED bollards in 20W / 30W and 40W output and will be offering these in Warm White (3000K), Neutral White (4000k) and Cool White (6000k). Our louvered LED...
by Piers Lowbridge | Feb 11, 2017 | News
An evening of celebration and recognition. Last night was the Portsmouth Business Awards, a prestigious annual event established to recognise reward and celebrate all the successful businesses and professional individuals in Portsmouth. Gemma Lighting have previously...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 1, 2016 | News
Craig Manuel, Managing Director of Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgia Rands to our UK Sales team. Georgia joins the company to provide an enhanced level of service to our wholesale customers, offering a fast turnaround on...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jul 7, 2016 | News
Craig Manuel, Managing Director of Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Carey as Head of UK Sales. In this key position, Peter will be directly responsible for the day-to-day operation and growth of Gemma Lighting Limited throughout the UK....
by Piers Lowbridge | May 10, 2016 | News
Bear Grylls comes to Dartmoor for four days in the name of charity and this week a team of twelve talented individuals will be taking on the challenge for their chosen charity. A team of 12 men and women will be working together to survive with no food, water,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Apr 28, 2016 | News
The Carbon trust has launched a new fund providing vital capital for SME’s to replace old, power guzzling equipment, together with expert advice to boost the energy efficiency and productivity of businesses in England, Scotland and Wales. The £7 million fund has been...
by Piers Lowbridge | Mar 24, 2016 | News
The team recently won Portsmouth Netball Association Division 1 and have been promoted into the Premier 2 League . The team was formed 5 years ago by Brian Weston, enjoying huge success, they have swiftly progressed from initially starting in division 5, winning...
by Piers Lowbridge | Dec 21, 2015 | News
In tradition style – the Gemma Lighting team entered into the charitable spirit to raise money for the ITV Text Santa Christmas jumper day with many going the extra mile to stand out in their woollies. The Text Santa Charity campaign works closely raising money for...
by Piers Lowbridge | Nov 23, 2015 | News
We are pleased to launch the brand new Buckingham the latest edition to the LED Post Top luminaire range. The Buckingham is a stunning LED post top luminaire manufactured with a sleek aluminium louvre stack, featuring a coated black upper canopy to ensure a controlled...
by Piers Lowbridge | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog
With police operations going on continuously around the clock, having high quality lighting to operate effectively is one of their top priorities. But with police force officials continually looking at ways to cut expenses bills, finding an economic solution is almost...
by Piers Lowbridge | Nov 12, 2015 | Blog
What do a Defence Infrastructure Organisation initiative and Exterior LED Lighting has in common? It sounds like the start of a bad joke but actually, there’s a strong link between the two. Why? There is no doubt that we are living in some of the most economically...
by Piers Lowbridge | Nov 6, 2015 | News
Our Director of UK Sales (Mark Major) and Marketing Manager (Zoe Perkins) attended the event, at the Celtic Manor Resort Hotel. The exhibition was an excellent opportunity to see what is happening within the industry and see the exciting new developments that will...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 23, 2015 | Blog
There are 43 police forces in England and Wales and this case study shows the enormous benefits, both financial and environmental, of the decision to switch to LED lighting for just one of these forces. Leicestershire police decided on three products from Gemma...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 22, 2015 | News
We are pleased to introduce to you this month the new Victory LED Linear solution the first of our LED Weatherproof range. This luminaire is the ideal solution for underground car parks, cold stores, factories and other industrial plants due to its IP65 rating,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 22, 2015 | News
We will be attending and exhibiting at this year’s HEA Annual Conference & Exhibition, Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, 5th November 2015. The HEA (Highway Electrical Association) is uniquely placed to represent those involved with electrical and associated equipment on...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 14, 2015 | Blog
Cutting costs in the NHS is always a primary focus for every Trust. Reducing financial liabilities without compromising on patient care is the ultimate aim. Saving money through spending less without losing doctors, nurses, surgeons or any aspect of medical care is a...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog
Has the LED luminaire market doubled over the last four years? Lights. We’re surrounded by them all the time, in many different ways and strengths. Most of us use lights unthinkingly; but there are some who are more invested in the lighting market. And it’s these...
by Piers Lowbridge | Oct 2, 2015 | Blog
Exterior LED MOD lighting – How lighting can reduces redundancies and save money? It is impossible to underestimate the importance of light to human life. Since the dawn of time light has been a vital instrument in the progression of our species; encouraging...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
Light. A simple, familiar concept these days which comes from a number of sources – and has a huge impact. From the very earliest days of civilisation, light has played an enormous role in the lives of humans. Our circadian rhythm, otherwise known as the sleep/wake...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 25, 2015 | News
Gemma Lighting’s sales team have been at the ILP annual summit for the past two days networking with local authorities, consultants, suppliers, contractors and manufacturers. It has been an interesting few days with some great papers and workshops, highlighting new...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 25, 2015 | News
On the 2nd October Gemma Lighting will be exhibiting at the Future Solent’s 4th annual conference and business expo at the Hilton hotel Ageas Bowl Southampton. This will provide local business along the south coast the opportunity to find out more about clean energy...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog
The concept of lighting roads and streets is not a modern day one. The earliest street lighting was as long ago as the Roman and Greek civilisations. The idea behind it was predominantly security; to deter robbers and light paths clearly. However, the street-light...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog
LED Lighting for Police The police force is one of our most valued civic bodies. In terms of public safety and security, crime fighting and managing hostile situations, their job is never over. Working in a shift pattern around the clock, our police officers do...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 9, 2015 | News
That’s right we are currently having a recruitment drive and are looking for ambitious area account managers to join us at a very exciting time for the business. 2015-2016 is going to be a year of development for us here at Gemma Lighting with lots of exciting changes...
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 7, 2015 | Blog
A strong statement – but an entirely reasonable one. In the UK, our multi-billion pound healthcare system is arguably the most advanced in its structure and function worldwide. Billions of people rely on receiving ongoing medical care from the NHS each year....
by Piers Lowbridge | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog
We’ve come a long way since prehistoric times, and whilst we may not rely on seeds or woolly mammoths to survive, our modern day society is edging back towards the caveman style of thinking. Attention within the lighting industry is turning sharply towards something...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog
Since high power LED’s exploded onto the market over ten years ago, their use in commercial lighting has become both more widespread and comprehensive. From the specific lighting of small areas, to lighting on an industrial scale, more and more companies are choosing...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 20, 2015 | News
Shaun Lyons one of Gemma’s Production Operatives will be cycling Friday 21st August with Drift IT around the Isle of Wight in remembrance of his Nephew Lewis who sadly lost his life suddenly. It was originally planned to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog
How can LED Lighting save the MOD money? In a climate where the word ‘austerity’ is on everyone’s lips, the UK is no exception. The economy needs an overhaul and cuts must be made. But perhaps we can ask – where exactly are the Government looking to make these...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 13, 2015 | News
This year has been another fantastic year for us with UK sales up by 30%, and the expansion of our presence in 4 additional countries with distribution agreements firmly in place. During the year we have invested heavily within our R&D department appointing a new...
by Piers Lowbridge | Aug 4, 2015 | News
Gemma lighting is proud to introduce the new edition to the car parking lighting range the Portchester. The Portchester LED wall pack combines years of energy saving and maintenance-free operation with unique circular design. Ideal applications for the Portchester...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jul 20, 2015 | News
Craig Manuel, Managing Director of Gemma Lighting is pleased to welcome Zoe Perkins in her new role as Marketing Manager. Zoe joins Gemma Lighting at an exciting stage in the company’s life with the growth and expansion plans for both the business and brand awareness...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jun 15, 2015 | News
Gemma Lighting are proud to announce their attendance at this year’s Professional lighting summit on 23rd – 24th September at the Queen Hotel in Chester. The Professional Lighting Summit is the annual must-attend event for any lighting professional hosted by the...
by Piers Lowbridge | May 28, 2015 | News
Gemma Lighting’s Sales Director Mark Major and Account Manager Charles Young exhibited at this month’s Light Scene exhibition hosted by the ILP at the Saints rugby ground in Northampton on Thursday 21st May. The Exhibition was an excellent opportunity to showcase...
by Piers Lowbridge | Mar 1, 2015 | News
2015 is the International Year of light (IYL 2015) focusing on the topics of light science and its applications, to recognise the importance of raising global awareness about how light-based technologies promotes sustainable development. Included in the programme is...
by Piers Lowbridge | Feb 28, 2015 | Blog
Though small in size, the light-emitting diode, or LED as it is more commonly known, made a huge impact when it first arrived on the scene. And this was not just in the lighting industry, but in almost every industry; this was a revolutionary little thing. Suddenly,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Feb 1, 2015 | News
Gemma Lighting has been shortlisted in three categories at the Portsmouth Business Excellence Awards 2015. We’re up for Small/medium size business of the year, International Development of the Year and our managing director, Craig Manuel, has been nominated in the...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jan 28, 2015 | Blog
Success in industry. In 2013 Gemma Lighting won the Business of the Year Award at the Portsmouth Business Awards. In 2015 they will be sponsoring the Start-Up Business of the Year Award at the same ceremony. Clearly, this is an indication of success in the industry,...
by Piers Lowbridge | Jan 15, 2015 | News
Craig Manuel, Managing Director of Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce the appointment of Reece Ouassa as R&D Manager. Reece joins Gemma Lighting at an exciting time, with Gemma Lighting further expanding its UK R&D capabilities with a £150,000 investment...
