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Gemma Lighting Launch PIR Bollard Range

Gemma Lighting Launch PIR Bollard Range

Gemma Lighting announced the launch of its first PIR LED Bollard range. The range of products is available for orders from the 1st of August 2023. The new range of lighting fixtures with PIR sensors includes WestminsterAdmiraltyHamiltonNelsonHavantCosham, and Solent. Following the Energy Crisis that affected everyone, including existing and future clients, Gemma Lighting has decided to release the Bollards with PIR sensors collection to help its customers improve energy saving by cutting unnecessary use from lighting solutions.

PIR LED Bollard with Black Dome Louvre in 2700K with Surface Mount Flange Plate
Image above shows Nelson PIR LED Bollard in 3000K Warm White, installed with Surface Mount Flange Plate.

“As the leading UK manufacturer of LED PIR Bollards, we can bespoke the switching/dimming profile on a project-by-project basis. 15 years ago, a traditional bollard would consume 70W, LED technology lowered this to 20W, now our PIR LED Bollards can reduce this to an average of under 5W – LED Bollards are now very energy efficient” Craig Manuel, the Managing Director, said. “Gemma Lighting has been a market leader for LED bollard lighting for many years; now with new developments in PIR sensor technology, Gemma Lighting is able to lead the way in the development of LED PIR Bollards”.

PIR LED Bollard with Flat Top Louvre in 4000K with Surface Mount Flange Plate
Image above shows Hamilton PIR LED Bollard in 4000K Warm White, installed with Surface Mount Flange Plate.

The LED PIR Bollards will be an addition to photocell and emergency lighting solutions already available for order. The new brand bollards with PIR sensors are made of 316 marine grade stainless steel, die-cast aluminium, and with UV-stabilised polycarbonate diffusers; the lighting can also be customized to provide a set minimum level of lighting or be turned off when movement is not detected.

PIR LED Bollard in Stainless Steel with Flat Top and Low Glare in 3K
Image above shows Solent PIR LED Bollard in 3000K Warm White, installed with Bolt-on Root Mount.

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Satisfaction

At Gemma Lighting we’re committed to providing our clients with excellent customer service. As a result, we’re running a survey to gather your feedback and we would love to hear from you. You can complete the survey here.

Image above shows the Customer Service team from Gemma Lighting.

Gemma Lighting Sponsor Football Club

Gemma Lighting Sponsor Football Club

Gemma Lighting are pleased to become a sponsor of Moneyfields FC Women for next season.

They’re an excellent Portsmouth team who has recently earned promotion to the FA Women’s National League South-West Division One.

Good luck for the next season!!

LED Street Lighting Game – Summer Nights

LED Street Lighting Game – Summer Nights

Last week was the Summer Solstice and the first day of summer. To celebrate this, we’ve launched our LED Street Lighting Game – Summer Nights edition. Play now and throughout Summer for a chance to win a seasonal hamper.

Play Now Game from Gemma Lighting

How To Play
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move the van.
Use the UP and Down arrow keys to operate the crane.
Press the SPACE BAR to throw snowballs at them.
Press P to pause the game and R to resume.

Pro Tips
Move the engineer so that he can replace each street light lamp with an LED luminaire.
Watch out for the Seagulls along the way. If they hit the engineer his health bar will decrease.
You can knock the Gulls out of the way using spanners. You will get bonus time for each one you hit.
The more lamps you change, the more savings you will make.
Aim for the higher lights to save even more money.

Seasonal Hamper Prize
The winner of the summer hamper will be announced on the 31st August 2023.

LED Street Lighting Game Hamper Prize from Gemma Lighting
Image above shows the Summer Hamper Prize from Gemma Lighting.
LED Asymmetric Flood Lights

LED Asymmetric Flood Lights

UK made – Our Spitfire, Drayton, and Hurricane LED Flood Lights.

LED Spitfire Floor Light range in 2700K or 3000K for Outdoor
Image above shows Gemma Lighting’s Spitfire range.
LED Flood Lights Asymmetrical in 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Drayton LED Spitfire range.

Asymmetric Flood Light for Sport in 2500K, 4000K or 500K
Image above shows Hurricane LED Flood Light.

We have a range of options available, such as asymmetric/symmetric optics, narrow/wide beam optics, colour temperature or single spectrum LEDs such as Red or UV, and a choice of Nema Socket or PIR Sensor for added control.

We have spigot adapters to cover a range from 34mm to 140mm, and flood light brackets to suit 76mm, 89mm and 101mm column diameters.

We can Supply them in Any painted RAL Colour too.

White LED Flood Lights with Spitfire in 2700K or 3000K
Image above shows White LED Flood Lights.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

LED Flood Light in 2700K or 3000K with Spitfire
Image above shows LED Flood Lights.

LED Flood Light Asymmetrical in 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Drayton LED Flood Light.

Asymmetric Flood Light with Spitfire for Sport in 4000K and 250w or 500K
Image above shows Hurricane LED Flood Light.

World Environment Day

World Environment Day

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay.

Every year on June 5, people, communities, and organisations from all over the world come together to celebrate World Environment Day to raise awareness of and take action on urgent environmental challenges.

World Environment Day was founded in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly founded to increase public awareness of environmental challenges and encourage action. It has since grown to be the largest global venue for environmental advocacy and is observed every year on June 5.

Each year, a new environmental topic has been emphasised to discuss and focus on, so that the particular issue can be resolved as soon as possible. Previous topics covered are climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, sustainable consumption, and renewable energy.

The theme for this year’s World Environment Day focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.

At Gemma Lighting we are registered as an EEE producer through a WEEE service provider  to ensure our luminaires/components are disposed of correctly when they are no longer serviceable and reach their end of life.

You can also read about our application examples which demonstrates how you can reduce carbon emissions, reduce energy consumption, and reduce your energy costs by implementing a lighting solution from Gemma Lighting https://bit.ly/3U6SLXp.

LED Bulkheads

LED Bulkheads

UK made – Our Portchester LED Bulkhead is available with a choice of facias: Clear, Hood or Cross.

Our Portchester luminaires are available with a 3hr Emergency Pack, Dali Driver, and a Microwave Sensor.

15W Clear LED Bulkhead with Vandal Resistant Feature for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead in 15W.

2D Circular LED Bulkhead with Vandal Resistant Feature for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead.

Car Park LED Bulkhead for Exterior Lighting from UK-based Lighting Manufacturer
Image above shows Porchester LED Bulkhead.

We have a range of hood options to control the light distribution and offer increased impact protection.

Black 2D Circular LED Bulkhead for Exterior Lighting from UK Manufacturer
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead.

We can Supply them in Any painted RAL Colour too, here’s an example of our Portchester range in RAL 9006.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Black Vandal Resistant LED Clear Bulkhead for Outdoor Lighting in 15W
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead in 15W.


Vandal Resistant Circular 2D LED Bulkhead for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead.


Black Car Park LED Bulkhead for Outdoor Space in 15W
Image above shows Portchester LED Bulkhead.

LED Street Lighting

LED Street Lighting

UK made – Our Conquest, Farlington and Richmond LED Street Lighting.

Our LED Street Lights are available with a Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, Nema Photocell, Mini Photocell, and 3hr Emergency Pack (Richmond Only).

30W LED Street Light in 3000K, 4000K or 6000K for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Farlington LED Street Light.

20W LED Street Light for Outdoor Lighting with Nema Socket in 4K
Image above shows Conquest LED Street Light.

76mm Triangle Style Street Light with Emergency or Photocell Sensor in 15W
Image above shows Richmond LED Street Light.

We have spigot adapters to cover a range from 34mm to 140mm, and highway brackets to suit 76mm, 89mm and 101mm column diameters, as well as wall mount options available.

We have light Spill Shields available for our street lights to control the light distribution.

We can Supply them in Any painted RAL Colour too, Black (RAL 9005) and Anthracite (RAL 7016) are currently trending.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

40W LED Street Light in 4K for Outdoor Luminaires with NEMA Socket
Image above shows Conquest LED Street Light in 4K.

20W LED Street Light in 3000K, 4000K or 6000K for Outdoor with NEMA Socket
Image above shows Farlington LED Street Light in 20W.

20W LED Street Light in 3000K, 4000K or 6000K for Outdoor with NEMA Socket
Image above shows Richmond Street Light in 3000K.

Architectural LED Wall Mounted Luminaire

Architectural LED Wall Mounted Luminaire

UK made – Our Mayfair is available with a choice of mounting options to choose from: flush, bracket or arm.

Our Mayfair luminaires are available with a 3hr Emergency Pack, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, Mini Photocell, and with a Spill Shield.

LED Light with 30W for Building Illumination
Image above shows Mayfair Wall Mounted Light in Abba Arena.

Triangular Facade LED Light for Exterior in 30W for McDonalds
Image above shows Mayfair Wall Mounted Light, placed for client McDonald’s.

And we can Supply Them in any Painted RAL Finish too, here we have an example of the Mayfair in RAL 9006 (left) and RAL 7006 (right).

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

LED Triangular Light in 40W for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Mayfair Wall Mounted Light, located in the Forest of Dean.

LED Perimeter Light with Wall Mount in 30W for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Mayfair Wall Mounted Light, installed for client Microsoft.

LED Triangular Perimeter Light with Wall Mount in 10W for Outdoor Space
Image above shows Mayfair Wall Mounted Light, installed for client Abba Voyage.

International Day of Light 2023

International Day of Light 2023

Happy International Day of Light!

What is the International Day of Light? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established the International Day of Light as a consequence of debates around the importance of light studies and technology achievements held by the international community during 2015, the International Year of Light.

What is the theme for International Day of Light 2023? Each year has a different theme, and this year’s theme is “Light for the Future” which emphasises the importance of light-based technologies in promoting sustainable development.

Why is the International Day of Light celebrated on the 16th May? The International Day of Light is celebrated on the 16th May because it’s the anniversary of the first successful laser firing on May 16, 1960 by the physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.

For more information on our LED Solar Lighting, see here or call our team on 0800 999 5201 or email solarlighting@gemmalighting.com.

Architectural LED Bollards Available Now

Architectural LED Bollards Available Now

Our Westminster, Sandringham and Neptune bollards are UK made and available now.

Our aluminium bollards are available with a 3hr emergency pack, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, PIR sensor, Mini Photocell, and with a Spill Shield. Our wooden bollards can be made bespoke to any size requirement.

DALI LED Asymmetrical  Bollard with Access Door in 10W for Exterior
Image above shows Westminster LED Bollard.

Slim LED Bollard with Photocell Sensor for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Sandringham LED Bollard range.

LED Wooden Iroko Oak Bollard for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Neptune LED Bollard.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Asymmetrical LED Bollard with Access Door for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Westminster LED Bollards.

Slim LED Bollard for Outdoor Space in 2700K, 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Sandringham Bollard.

LED Pathmarker Wooden Iroko Oak Bollard for Outdoor Space
Image above shows Neptune LED Bollard.

The King’s Coronation

The King’s Coronation

Saturday 6th May marks a historic day for the UK as we witness the coronation of his majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey, marking the first coronation for 70 years!

As a UK manufacturer of LED lighting, our factory and offices will be closed on Monday 8th May to observe the Bank holiday proclaimed in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

We wish you all a wonderful bank holiday weekend, and normal services will resume on Tuesday 9th May.

Architectural LED Post-Top Luminaires Available Now

Architectural LED Post-Top Luminaires Available Now

Our Buckingham, Trafalgar, Middleton and Commodore LED globe post-tops are UK made and available now.

We have a range of accessories, including wall & corner wall mount arms, spigot adapters to cover a range from 34mm to 140mm, and amenity brackets to suit 76mm, 89mm and 101mm column diameters.

We can supply them with factory fitted spill shields, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, Nema Socket, Mini Photocell, and any painted RAL colour finish.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Decorative LED Post Top with Acorn Style and in Black
Image above shows Buckingham LED Post Top Light.

Prismatic Conical LED Post Top in Black for Exterior
Image above shows Trafalgar LED Post Top Light.

Modern Architectural LED Light with Post Top in Black for Outdoor
Image above shows Middleton Post Top Light.

Prismatic LED Light with Cupcake Style and Post Top in Black
Image above shows Commodore Post Top Light.

Traditional Louvered LED Bollards Available Now

Traditional Louvered LED Bollards Available Now

Our Nelson, Hamilton and Admiralty bollards are UK made and available now.

Short Versions are also available, as well as factory fitted spill shields, 3hr emergency pack, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, PIR sensor, Mini Photocell, and any painted RAL colour finish.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Black LED Louvered Bollard with Black Dome Head for Exterior
Image above shows Nelson LED Bollard.
Black LED Louvered Bollard with Black Dome Head for Outdoor
Image above shows Hamilton LED Louvered Bollard.
316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel LED Louvered Bollard in 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Admiralty LED Bollard.
Traditional LED Globe Luminaires Available Now

Traditional LED Globe Luminaires Available Now

Our Albion, Dauntless, Jaguar and Warrior LED globe post-tops are UK made and available now.

500mm-Globe-LED-Light-Opal-76mm-Albion-30W
500mm-Globe-LED-Light-Clear-76mm-Dauntless-30W
500mm-LED-Globe-Light-Canopy-Jaguar-30W
450mm-LED-Prismatic-Globe-Post-Top-Warrior-30W

We have a range of accessories, including wall & corner wall mount arms, spigot adapters to cover a range from 34mm to 140mm, and amenity brackets to suit 76mm, 89mm and 101mm column diameters.

500mm-Globe-LED-Light-Opal-76mm-Albion-30W-Wall-Mount-Black
Image above shows Albion LED Globe Light.
500mm Clear LED Globe Light for Wall Mount
Image above shows Dauntless LED Globe Light.
Black 500mm LED Globe Light with Wall Mount for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Jaguar LED Globe Light.
450mm LED Prismatic Light with Post Top and Wall Mount for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Warrior LED Globe Light with Wall Mount.

We can supply them with factory fitted spill shields, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, Mini Photocell, and any painted RAL colour finish.

Grey Globe LED Light in 30W with Wall Mount for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Jaguar LED Globe Light.
Grey 450mm Prismatic LED Light with Post Top for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Warrior LED Globe Light.
500mm-Globe-LED-Light-Opal-76mm-Albion-30W-Project
Image above shows Albion Amenity Light.

Clear 76mm Globe with LED Light in 30W for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Dauntless Amenity Light.

500mm Globe LED Light with Canopy in 30W for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Jaguar LED Globe Light.

450mm Prismatic LED Globe Light with Post Top in 30W for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Warrior LED Globe Light.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Made in Britain – Membership Renewal

Made in Britain – Membership Renewal

Gemma Lighting is pleased to renew their membership to Made in Britain – official.

The Gemma Group has now been manufacturing in Britain for 45 years!

All our clients are welcome to visit our UK factory and see our exterior LED lighting solutions, designed, tested and manufactured.

Give Gemma Lighting a call for free on 0800 999 5201 or visit our about us here.

Institution of Lighting Professionals – Membership Renewal

Institution of Lighting Professionals – Membership Renewal

Gemma Lighting is pleased to remain a corporate group member of the Institution of Lighting Professionals for another year.

The ILP support our team with a continuous development programme which ensures everybody meets their full potential and Gemma Lighting is able to offer professional and credible advice.

Gemma Lighting has a full R&D, Lighting Design, Technical, Manufacturing and Sales team based in the UK to ensure we can offer the very best support on all exterior lighting projects.

Give Gemma Lighting a call for free on 0800 999 5201 or visit bit.ly/3J0eSLF to find out more.

Time is Running Out for Fluorescent Lighting [Update]

Time is Running Out for Fluorescent Lighting [Update]

Fluorescent lighting will no longer be available throughout 2023 as part of Stage 2 of the Single Lighting Regulation and the updated Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directive.

High energy consumption and the frequent maintenance of installed fluorescent lighting is about to become history.

The first part of the ban has already passed with CFLni phase out completing last month for Europe.

Further to Stage 2 of the Single Lighting Regulation and the updated Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directive, remaining fluorescent lamps will no longer be sold after the following dates:

Fluorescent Lamp Phase Out Timescale from Europe and the United Kingdom
Image above shows the timescale for Fluorescent Lamp Phase Out.

FAQ

What is RoHS and how does it affect lighting?
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union directive (2002/95/EC) for product-level compliance that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (EEE). All of the luminaires manufactured by Gemma Lighting are compliant with RoHS and hold the RoHS marking. Specifically in this application it refers to the use of Mercury in fluorescent lamps which is a hazardous substance already banned within EEE and is now continuing to rollout into the lighting industry as part of Stage 2 of the Single Lighting Regulation and the updated Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directive.

When in this ban happening?
The ban for CFLni has already happened for our European clients, and our UK clients have until the 1st February 2024. Please see the above table for a full breakdown of the phase out.

What does this mean for our customers?
Gemma Lighting have never used fluorescent lamps as a light source for their luminaires. In fact, Gemma Lighting was the first company to design, manufacture and bring to market an LED street light, all the way back in 2003. Rest assured that when buying from Gemma Lighting, you’re buying a 100% LED lighting solution which is more energy efficient and kinder to the environment when compared to the traditional fluorescent lamps.

What are the next steps?
Planning and preparation is key. We have seen a large uptake of our key clients adopt a new LED lighting scheme to replace their previous fluorescent lamps. Moving to a new LED lighting solution will not only future proof yourself with reduced maintenance costs, but it will also provide a better quality of light as well as reduced energy usage which will save you money on your bills. Switching to a LED lighting solution early is the best way to help keep costs low, especially as the cost of raw materials has been rapidly escalating in price in response to global events. Speak to an energy saving expert from Gemma Lighting now to see how we can help guide you with your LED lighting solutions.

Our Project Solutions

Now is the perfect time to upgrade to a LED lighting solution from Gemma Lighting.

We specialise in the manufacture of exterior LED lighting and can add value to your projects with the quality, robustness, and performance of our luminaires. We have a range of LED Bulkheads & LED Wall Lights to replace the obsolete and redundant fluorescent lighting.

Portchester LED Luminaire Range for Fluorescent Lamp Phase Out
Image above shows the last Fluorescent Luminaire Range.

A popular choice is our Portchester LED Bulkhead which is an ideal modern alternative to traditional bulkheads. Manufactured in the UK and using Osram LEDs and Osram driver for maximum performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Options include Microwave Sensor, Dali, Emergency, choice of colour temperature and bespoke painted finish in any RAL colour, including black, grey, and white.

We also have an in-house lighting design team to optimise the lighting and deliver the best effective scheme in accordance with regulations.

Call our team today on 0800 999 5201 or email projects@gemmalighting.com.

Classic & Modern Low-Glare Bollards Available Now

Classic & Modern Low-Glare Bollards Available Now

Looking for a classic or modern bollard with low-glare light output?

Don’t want to wait months for an oversea import?

Want to support a true UK manufacturer?

Our Havant, Cosham and Solent bollards are UK made and available now.

LED Bollard with Low Glare Diffuser, with sensors in 2700K, 3000K or 4000K with Surface or Root Mount.
Image above shows Havant with Low Glare Diffuser and in 3K.
LED Bollard with Low Glare in 2700K, 3000K or 4000K for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Cosham in 3K with Root Mount.
Modern 316 Marine Grade LED Bollard with Low Glare for Outdoor
Image above shows Solent in 3K with Root Mount.

Short Versions are also available, as well as factory fitted spill shields, 3hr emergency pack, Dali Driver, Astro-Dim Driver, PIR sensor, Mini Photocell, and any painted RAL colour finish.

Classic Small Black LED Bollards for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Havant LED Bollards.

Black LED Bollards with Low Glare Diffuser for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Cosham LED Bollards.

LED Bollard for Outdoor Lighting in Colour Green with Low Glare Diffuser
Image above shows Cosham in Green and 3K.

All components are in stock and ready to build each luminaire to your project requirement. A typical project quantity is despatched in 3-5 working days.

Grey LED Bollard with Round Head for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Havant LED Bollard with Photocell in 3000K, installed with Root Mount.

Black LED Bollard with Low Glare in 2700K, 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Cosham in Black with Low Glare and in 4K.

316 Marine Grade with Flat Top LED Bollard for Outdoor Lighting
Image above shows Solent in 316 Marine Grade with Low Glare Diffuser and in 3K.
Supporting the Ewafe Project in Kampala, Uganda

Supporting the Ewafe Project in Kampala, Uganda

Our Managing Director, Craig Manuel, arrived back this week from Uganda. Whilst he was there he got to spend time at the Ewafe project in Kampala, a children’s home for abounded children. Ewafe means ‘where we belong’ in Luganda and it is a truly special place.

Children who have been abandoned, neglected, trafficked or removed from their families because of abuse are given a safe place to stay, run by the wonderful Kids Club Kampala team.

The children were so excited to have a visitor and were so grateful for all the gifts donated by friends and the team at Gemma Lighting. Thanks to Helen Manuel, one of our account managers for organising. A special thanks also to Burnley Football Club for the kits, the children wore them with pride.

Read more about the project here.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Gemma Lighting is now back open following our festive break!

We’d like to start by wishing you all a Happy New Year, from our lighting family to yours, here’s to a successful and prosperous 2023.

Are you looking for support with your exterior lighting projects in 2023?

As a company, we add value to your projects with the quality, robustness, and performance of our products. And our account managers can personally add value by providing the following:

✓ Guidance for your project in-line with current British Standards
✓ Comprehensive lighting designs
✓ Fast and efficient responses
✓ Technical support and advice for our products
✓ Bespoke account management

Speak to our team today on +44 (0) 2392 315 911 or email info@gemmalighting.com.

LED Street Lighting – Christmas Edition

LED Street Lighting – Christmas Edition

It’s Back!!! Our LED Street Lighting Game has been revamped, and like a Christmas Miracle, ready in the nick of time. Play the game now and throughout December for a chance to win a holiday hamper.

How To Play
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move the van.
Use the UP and Down arrow keys to operate the crane.
Press the SPACE BAR to throw snowballs at them.
Press P to pause the game and R to resume.

Pro Tips
Move the engineer so that he can replace each street light lamp with an LED luminaire.
Watch out for the Robins and Turkey’s along the way. If they hit the engineer his health bar will decrease.
You can knock the birds out of the way using snowballs. You will get bonus time for each one you hit.
The more lamps you change, the more savings you will make.
Aim for the higher lights to save even more money.

Holiday Hamper Prize
The winner of the holiday hamper will be announced on the 4th January 2023.

Christmas Hamper Prize from Gemma Lighting
Image above shows the Christmas Hamper Prize from Gemma Lighting.
Holiday Hours & Last Order Dates

Holiday Hours & Last Order Dates

Office Opening Hours over Christmas and New Year:

Thursday 22nd December8am – 5pm (Normal Hours)
Friday 23rd December8am – 1pm
Monday 26th DecemberClosed (Boxing Day)
Tuesday 27th DecemberClosed (Bank Holiday)
Wednesday 28th December8.30am-12.30pm (Sales Only)
Thursday 29th December8.30am-12.30pm (Sales Only)
Friday 30th December8.30am-12.30pm (Sales Only)
Monday 2nd JanuaryClosed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 3rd January8am-5pm (Normal Hours)

Last Despatch Dates for Pre-Christmas Delivery:

ColumnsFriday 9th December
LuminairesWednesday 21st December

NB: If your order is placed after these dates, please call to check production lead time.

A True UK Manufacturer

A True UK Manufacturer

Built from decades of experience, our luminaires are engineered to last. Because we are a true UK manufacturer, all our luminaires can be refurbished at our factory in Portsmouth.

Want to know more about how we design and manufacture our luminaires to last? Get in touch today. Call our team on 0800 999 5201 or email info@gemmalighting.com.

Time is Running Out for Fluorescent Lighting

Time is Running Out for Fluorescent Lighting

Time is running out for fluorescent lighting as they will no longer be available throughout 2023 as part of Stage 2 of the Single Lighting Regulation and the updated Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directive.

Here’s a list of key dates for the coming year.
25 February 2023
Fluorescent lamps in ring form (T5 and T9) and compact fluorescent lamps with plug-in base (CFLni) will no longer be sold.
24 August 2023
Fluorescent lamps (T5 and T8) will be taken off the market.
01 September 2023
Halogen pins (G4, GY6.35, G9) will no longer be sold.

Now is the perfect time to upgrade to a LED lighting solution from Gemma Lighting. We have a range of LED Bulkheads & LED Wall Lights to replace the obsolete and redundant fluorescent lighting.

A popular choice is our Portchester LED Bulkhead which is an ideal modern alternative to traditional bulkheads. Manufactured in the UK and using Osram LEDs and Osram driver for maximum performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Options include Microwave Sensor, Dali, Emergency, choice of CCT and bespoke painted finish in any RAL colour, including black, grey, and white.

We also have an in-house lighting design team to optimise the lighting and deliver the best effective scheme in accordance with regulations.

For more information, check out our wall mounted lighting range here: https://www.gemmalighting.com/products/led-wall-mounted-lighting/.

Alternatively call our team on 0800 999 5201 or email sales@gemmalighting.com.

Black Cross LED Bulkhead for Exterior Lighting
Image above shows Portchester Cross LED Wall Lighting in black.
Bat & Insect Friendly Lighting for Dark Skies

Bat & Insect Friendly Lighting for Dark Skies

Following on from last week’s Bat Week & also Bat Appreciation Month, we wanted to expand on what Bat & Insect Friendly means, so we have generated a quick Q&A.

Gemma Lighting Bat and Insect Friendly Lighting, Compliant with Dark Sky Approved
Image above shows Gemma Lighting’s approved Insect and Bat-Friendly logo.

Q & A

Bat & Insect Friendly – What Is It? And What Does It Mean?
‘Bat & Insect Friendly’ is our way of self-certifying that our products meet the requirements set out by the International Dark-Sky Association, meaning that our lights are compliant with the Dark Sky Approved criteria.

Dark Sky Approved Criteria – What Is It?
The Dark Sky Approved Criteria is a list of requirements which when assessed by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), will grant you the ‘Dark Sky Approved’ fixture seal of approval.

What Are The Specific Requirements?
The requirements to be Dark Sky Approved are:

1) Approved fixtures shall employ warm-toned (3000K and lower) white light sources or may employ amber light sources or filtered LED light sources. (If other CCTs or mounting options are available for the luminaire, a notation needs to be made on the web page, spec sheets, and order forms).
NB: Gemma Lighting offer 3000K as a CCT option, and also have 2700K, 2200K and Red LEDs available as special order. Gemma Lighting note on their datasheets to refer to the 3000K CCT option or lower to be compliant.

2) Photometric files are needed to validate performance characteristics.
NB: Gemma Lighting have LDT files for all our luminaires to support this, and are also readily available for download in the Lighting Reality software.

3) There is an uplight allowance of 0.5% of total output or 50 lumens; whichever is lower, with no more than 10 lumens in 90-100 degree UL zone. Allowable uplight as a by product of the structure and not the source.
NB: The selected range of Gemma Lighting compliant luminaires have 0% uplight. They have internal and external photometric tests which support this.

4) Street and area lights must have a pre or post-installation shielding option.
NB: Spill shields are available from Gemma Lighting for the compliant luminaires.

5) Luminaires are required to have fixed mounts to ensure they are mounted as photometered. There can be up to + or- 10-degree adjustment for levelling if needed.
NB: Gemma Lighting’s compliant luminaires are required to be installed on columns or fixing plates, which is the same way they are mounted photometered in the photometric labs.

6) Luminaires must have dimming capability to 10% of full rating.
NB: Gemma Lighting’s compliant luminaires have DALI dimmable driver options, supplied from Osram for increased reliability.

7) Luminaires must have Safety Certification by an independent laboratory.
NB: Gemma Lighting’s compliant luminaires are independently tested by the LIA.

Why Does The Colour Temperature Need To Be 3000K or Warmer?
This is to remove the blue light content from artificial light which has become disruptive to the ecosystem, including bats & insects which are nocturnal, but also other animals too. In addition to the colour temperature, there must no upwards light spill.

What Is ‘Bug U-0’?
Bug U-0 is an ‘Innovation’ requirement, which isn’t required for the Dark Sky Approved status, but more of a best in class status. It states no uplight allowance, and in doing so achieves the BUG rating U-0.

Any Other Requirements?
The ‘Innovation’ requirement, which isn’t required for the Dark Sky Approved status, also states dimmable to 1% of full rating. smart controls to meet the purpose, no more than 7% of visible emissions in spectrum range of 380-520nm.

Bracken Bat Cave by Ann Froschauer
Image above shows Bracken Bat Cave by Ann Froschauer.
Bat Week

Bat Week

Bat Crazy

At Gemma Lighting, we’re just bats about bats! Spookily, October is officially Bat Appreciation Month, and this week specifically is Bat Week!

Bat Week/month is an international, annual celebration designed to raise awareness about the need for bat conservation.

Bats are amazing creatures that are vital to the health of our natural world and economy. Although we may not always see them, bats are hard at work all around the world each night – eating tons of insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading seeds that grow new plants and trees.

Our Work Ethic

At Gemma Lighting, we are members of several professional organisations and are working closely with local governing bodies, environmental agencies and local authorities to ensure the artificial lighting has minimal ecological impact.

We also have an in-house lighting design and engineering team to guide and advise our clients on requirements and suitability. Working together we can help our clients to deliver the right light, at the right time, in the right place.

Our Project Solutions

All of our Warm White street lights, as well as a selection of our amenity lights and post tops are compliant with Dark Sky’s recommendations.

To help our clients further understand, we have added a ‘Bat & Insect Friendly’ logo to our datasheets to identify suitable products.

We offer a range of colour temperatures including 3000 Kelvin as standard, a requirement for the Dark Sky Approval scheme. 2700 Kelvin and 2200 Kelvin can be supplied up on request, and we also offer single spectrum LEDs, such as Red, to make our lights suitable for areas of conservation and wildlife.

Due to all our luminaires being made in the UK from our Portsmouth factory, we are able to provide bespoke solutions with short lead times to aid with conservation of not just bats, but bugs, insects and turtles too.

Gemma Lighting Bat and Insect Friendly Lighting, Compliant with Dark Sky Approved
Image above shows Gemma Lighting’s approved Insect and Bat-Friendly logo.
National Work and Family Month

National Work and Family Month

This month is national work and family month. PLUS today is Factory Friday!!!

When we talk about our team being a family, we genuinely mean it. As just one example, here we have our engineers Katherine and Stephanie, who are also sisters, setting up the Temperature & Humidity Chamber for the next stage in product testing.

All our luminaires are tested here in the UK because they are actually manufactured in our Portsmouth factory in the UK too.

We put our luminaires through a vigorous series of tests to ensure that they meet not only our own high standards of quality, robustness, reliability, and longevity, but our clients too.

To discuss your project and how Gemma Lighting can support you, contact our team today, Call 0800 999 5201 or email info@gemmalighting.com.

National LED Lighting Day

National LED Lighting Day

Today is national LED light day! Here we have our engineers Katherine and Stephanie setting up the SMT machine for the next batch of PCBs with Osram LEDs.

We regularly produce our street lights, flood lights and bollards using 2700K LEDs and also Red LEDs so they are suitable for areas of conservation. Due to the specific spectral properties of the Osram LEDs we use, they reduce the environmental impact & wildlife impact.

As we manufacture our luminaires in-house, we can provide custom solutions, such as specific LED colour temperatures, with competitive lead times. With our experienced lighting design team and engineering team, we can help you to deliver the right light, at the right time, in the right place.

Reduce Your Energy Costs

Reduce Your Energy Costs

Switching to an LED lighting solution is an instant way to save money when compared to traditional light sources utilised in outdoor environments. Combine an LED lighting solution with controls to help deliver the right light, at the right time, in the right place, and not only are you on to a winner, but you are also on to an incredibly energy efficient solution with huge savings and fast paybacks.

With the recent staggeringly steep increase in energy costs, the only way to combat it is to reduce your usage.

This is where we come in. Our case studies show customers have saved up to 80% of their annual energy costs when switching to a solution from Gemma Lighting.

Now is the perfect time to invest and upgrade your archaic, inefficient, and deteriorating lighting, for a modern, robust, and future proof solution from Gemma Lighting.

We are an exterior LED lighting specialist, and have solutions for all outdoor areas. Our range covers bollards, amenity lights and post-tops, street lights, flood lights and wall mounted lights.

Switching to a LED light source alone is not enough, you also need to consider a couple of other factors, the environmental impact, and controls.

Choosing the right colour temperature and optics along with a conscientious lighting design is vital for protecting the environment. Our range of products have a variety of options to meet your application requirements which our lighting design team will guide you through.

In our opinion, the battle of LED verses traditional light sources for efficiency has long been won. To maximise your energy savings, you need to combine LED lighting with a controls solution. We have Dali driver and Dali emergency options available for use with a Dali control system, as well as Nema sockets, Photocells, Microwave Sensors, PIR Sensors and Astro Dim options available too.

Delivering the right light, at the right time, in the right place can reduce your energy usage by up to 80%.

At time when we can’t control the unit cost for energy, we can certainly control the kWh used, which in turn reduces the annual energy consumption.

For more information, view our application examples here: https://bit.ly/3U6SLXp

Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral

Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral

In order to pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Gemma Lighting will be closed for business on Monday 19th September 2022.

For urgent enquiries please email outofhours@gemmalighting.com.

We will return to work on Tuesday 20th September 2022.

God Bless The Queen

God Bless The Queen

The Gemma Lighting family are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the royal family at this difficult time.

Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth, thank you for your service to this country.

God Bless The Queen, 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022.

New Catalogue Available Now

New Catalogue Available Now

It’s national ‘Read A Book Day’, so how about reading our new catalogue?

They’re in stock and ready for dispatch. Give us a call today on 0800 9995221, or email brochurerequest@gemmalighting.com.

Don’t forget to mention ‘haribo’ when requesting your copy for a little treat!

Inside our Product Catalogue Issue 22, you will find:
✓ The very latest in LED performance and efficiency.
✓ New additions to our exterior lighting range, made in the UK.
✓ New options for colour temperatures, optics, and painted finishes.
✓ Pictures of our UK factory where products are 100% soak tested for every order.
✓ A comprehensive technical guide, including the latest UKCA compliance.

Hot Off The Press

Hot Off The Press

Our new catalogues have arrived and are currently being unloaded.

Request a copy now by calling us on 0800 999 5221 or emailing brochurerequest@gemmalighting.com. Don’t forget to mention ‘haribo’ for that extra special tasty treat with your catalogue!

New Product Catalogue – Request Your Copy Now!

New Product Catalogue – Request Your Copy Now!

It’s national ‘Mail Order Catalogue Day’, so what better time to announce our brand new catalogue than today!

The proofs are approved, the printers are spooling, the delivery is scheduled, and the Haribo is stocked! So get ahead of the lighting season and request your copy now.

Call us on 0800 999 5221 or email brochurerequest@gemmalighting.com.

Don’t forget to mention ‘Haribo’ when requesting your copy for that extra special treat!

Inside our Product Catalogue Issue 22, you will find:
✓ The very latest in LED performance and efficiency
✓ New additions to our exterior lighting range, made in the UK
✓ New options for colour temperatures, optics, and painted finishes
✓ Pictures of our UK factory where products are 100% soak tested for every order
✓ A comprehensive technical guide, including the latest UKCA compliance

Introducing your principal lighting designer

Introducing your principal lighting designer

Lucien has been working with Gemma Lighting for many years and is THE person to go to for lighting design.

He holds a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from over 30 years’ experience in lighting.

Lucien has previously worked for companies such as Philips, Eaton, Dynalite, Concord Marlin and Strand Lighting.

The combination of skills and experience gained from these companies means he can provide solutions for all your exterior lighting projects.

As your lighting designer, Lucien can personally add value by providing the following:
✓ Guidance for your project in-line with current British Standards
✓ Comprehensive lighting designs
✓ Fast and efficient responses
✓ Technical support and advice for our products
✓ Bespoke account management

Discuss your project with our team today!

NEW – Asymmetric LED Bollard

NEW – Asymmetric LED Bollard

Asymmetric LED Bollard

The Westminster 180° provides an asymmetric foot print ideal for projects where a backward light spill is not required.

By only lighting the areas needed, our asymmetric LED bollard is able to achieve the same visibility of traditional fixtures with significantly lower energy costs; our 10W model is ideal on many schemes which would have traditional used a 70W son.

The Westminster 180° can be manufactured in 2700K colour temp which is a popular choice for conservation areas and bat friendly projects – see ‘ILP Guidance Note 8 Bats and artificial lighting’ for full guidance or contact our team for technical support and advice.

Asymmetric LED Bollard with Bat-Friendly Light in 2700K, 3000K or 4000K
Image above shows Westminster in 10W installed on a University Campus.

Above Image: Asymmetric LED bollards on university campus

The Westminster Asymmetric bollard is complete with fuse cut out and access door for easy access to control gear. Colour temp, Wattage, Dali, Emergency, Photocell, and Astro Dim options are available. Manufactured in the UK to your required specification.

To find out more click here: Westminster 10W Asymmetric Bollard

NEW – Asymmetric Flood Light

NEW – Asymmetric Flood Light

Asymmetric Flood Light

Gemma Lighting is pleased to announce the launch of the Drayton range of LED Flood Lights.  The Drayton is a high-performance die cast luminaire available in wattages from 50W  – 200W and has a choice of colour temperature and optic.

Asymmetric Flood Light

Optic 2 and 3 are both asymmetric flood light optics allowing for the Drayton to be installed in a horizontal position for 100% downward light, lower indirect glare and high visual comfort.

Pre wired for ease of installation and with the option of a nema socket for dusk to dawn switching.

To find out more click here: Asymmetrical LED Flood Light

Slim Architectural LED Bollard

Slim Architectural LED Bollard

NEW – Slim LED Bollard

Gemma Lighting are pleased to announce a new Slim Architectural LED Bollard.

The Sandringham 5W is a slim architectural path marker bollard offering both aesthetic appeal and high performance illumination.

Manufactured from extruded aluminium alloy (grade 6063) with die-cast aluminium components and non corrosive Stainless Steel fixings. Finished in pure polyester powder Graphite Grey (RAL 7024) paint.

The Sandringham 5W will integrate very well in most urban landscape projects thanks to its discreet design and minimal energy consumption

Options available include bolt-on root and mini photocell.

View all our LED Bollards here

NEW – Small LED Bollards

NEW – Small LED Bollards

Small LED Bollards

Good news! By popular request we now offer many of our LED bollards in a smaller size. These can be manufactured with mini photocell and emergency if required.

Give us a call on 0800 999 5201 to find out more.

LED Bollard with Access Door

LED Bollard with Access Door

NEW – LED Bollard with Access Door

Gemma Lighting are pleased to announce a new range of LED bollards complete with access door. The Westminster architectural bollard offers both aesthetic appeal and high performance illumination.
Designed for easy maintenance and installation with removable head, access door and factory fitted fuse cut out as standard

Manufactured from extruded aluminium alloy (grade 6063) with die-cast aluminium components and non corrosive Stainless Steel fixings. Finished in pure polyester powder Graphite Grey (RAL 7024) paint.

Options available include bolt-on root,180° Asymmetric head ,Mini Photocell and 3hr Emergency.

View all our LED Bollards here

NEW – Grey LED Bollards

NEW – Grey LED Bollards

**Grey LED bollards** Our LED bollards are now available in Grey, Silver, White and Black.

For a qty of 20+ we will also paint to a RAL colour of your choice.

All our LED Bollards are manufactured here in the UK with the latest high power Osram LEDs and Osram LED drivers. 10W – 40W models, with bolt-on root, 180° Spill Shield, Mini Photocell and 3hr Emergency options.

Upgraded LED Post Tops

Upgraded LED Post Tops

New models now available.

Gemma Lighting are pleased to announce that our range of Amenity LED Post Tops have all been upgraded.

Our Jaguar LED Globe Post Top, Warrior LED Prismatic Globe Post Top, Trafalgar 360° LED Post Top and Buckingham Decorative LED Post Top are now all available in 30W / 45W and 60W and contain the latest High Power Osram LEDs.

We will also offer these models these in Warm White (3000K), Neutral White (4000k) and Cool White (6000k).

All of our Amenity LED Post Tops are manufactured by Gemma Lighting in the UK and contain the very latest high power Osram LEDs and Osram LED drivers for maximum performance.

Additional options include Mini Photocell, Dali LED Driver, spill shield and spigot size. We can also paint them to a RAL colour of your choice.

Gemma Lighting can also manufacture this range in 12V DC and 24V DC for use with our solar system where mains power is not available.

For further information please see https://www.gemmalighting.com/products/led-amenity-lighting/