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The Sandbanks seawall lighting columns, erected in 1895, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Originally designed to use methane from a nearby sewer for illumination, they have weathered the years with grace. Although decorative rather than essential for road lighting, these lamps hold immense historical significance.
The Society for Poole, dedicated to preserving local history and culture, secured £42,000 from the BCP Council to kickstart the first phase of the lamps’ restoration. The collaborative effort involved removing, repairing, and repainting the cast iron bases, with a meticulous focus on maintaining authenticity.
Acrospire collaborated with Volker Highways, the project contractor, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council to integrate modern LED technology while respecting the lamps’ historical charm. The goal was to refurbish the lighting elements efficiently and ensure maximum energy efficiency.
The restoration project involved converting the existing 70W SON lanterns to 40W LED, employing the Acrospire Comfort COB 3000K light engine. This choice not only achieved energy savings of over 50% but also provided a low-glare, pedestrian-friendly illumination that complemented the luminaires’ original era. The 3000K colour temperature added a warm glow, maintaining the heritage aesthetic.
Daniel Moorley, Street Lighting Team Leader Infrastructure, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, states, “The new lanterns went up recently and they look really good on the refurbed columns. The Society for Poole are really pleased with the results.”
With BCP Lighting coordinating efforts, the luminaires received a comprehensive overhaul. The meticulous refurbishment involved stripping away old paint, recasting elements, and testing to recapture the lanterns’ original splendour.
As Sandbanks’ historic luminaires shine proudly once again, they not only reclaim their position as iconic landmarks but also contribute to the area’s overall aesthetic appeal.
The project was a long-term programme to cover all 20 of the columns and lights. Acrospire's work ensures that these timeless luminaires continue to frame the approach to Sandbanks, seamlessly blending history with modernity and efficiency. Daniel Moorley, Street Lighting Team Leader Infrastructure, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
The project was a long-term programme to cover all 20 of the columns and lights. Acrospire's work ensures that these timeless luminaires continue to frame the approach to Sandbanks, seamlessly blending history with modernity and efficiency.
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