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Acrospire has appointed James Evans as Regional Director – Australasia, marking the company’s expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets.
James brings more than 20 years’ experience in the international lighting sector, with a career spanning the UK, Europe and Australasia. His background combines commercial leadership with hands-on market knowledge, particularly across Australia and New Zealand.
After completing an MBA at Sheffield Hallam University, James began his career with Urbis Schréder in the UK before moving to Brussels to join Schréder’s export team, where he was responsible for Australia and New Zealand. He later became Country Manager for Schréder in New Zealand, before returning to Europe to found and lead Lumosa UK. Most recently, James was Managing Director at Advanced Lighting NZ, overseeing a long-established New Zealand lighting business.
In his new role at Acrospire, James will focus on building a network of trusted local partners across Australia and New Zealand, supporting growth in lighting, retrofit and EV infrastructure solutions.
Tim Barker, Managing Director at Acrospire, said: “James brings a rare combination of international experience and genuine, on-the-ground understanding of the markets we’re entering. He knows how to build strong partnerships and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions, which aligns perfectly with how Acrospire works.”
James added: “What attracted me to Acrospire is its focus on practical engineering and problem-solving. There’s strong demand in Australia and New Zealand for resilient, energy-efficient lighting and straightforward EV solutions, and I’m looking forward to working with partners to deliver exactly that.”Acrospire’s portfolio includes heritage and functional luminaires, vandal-resistant wall and ceiling lighting, retrofit and circular refurbishment solutions, and IoT-enabled school safety signage. The company also supports OCPP-compliant EV charging through its evpzee brand.
Acrospire is currently seeking distribution partners in selected international territories. To discuss opportunities, please contact hello@acrospire.co.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
Speed of response is crucial when it comes to resolving warranty issues. If we’ve made a mistake, we own it, get to the root cause, and fix it as quickly as possible. We believe in timely communication with our customers and making the resolution pro
Test and Test Again
We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets