F. W. Thorpe PLC

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.fwthorpe.co.uk

F. W. Thorpe knows how many engineers it takes to design a light bulb. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies professional lighting systems for customers around the globe. Its Thorlux subsidiary focuses on industrial lighting; other units include Sugg Lighting (decorative lighting), Mackwell Electronics (emergency lighting), Compact Lighting (retail space lighting), and Philip Payne (emergency exit signage). Mr. Thorpe's grandfather, Frederick William (F.W.), founded the business in 1936.

Officers:
Chairman and Co-CEO: Andrew Thorpe
Co-CEO, Financial Director, and Secretary: Peter D. Mason

Competitors:
Dextra Lighting
LPA Group
R&S Robertson