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Newport Bridge (colloquially called Town Bridge), opened in 1927 across the River Usk in Newport, connects the High Street and Clarence Place with Newport Castle and Newport city centre.
On March 5, 1913, Houdini defied police and jumped manacled from the Bridge, captivating onlookers. The current bridge, built 1927, followed plans initiated in 1911 to replace the earlier 1800s structure, representing a significant milestone in Newport’s infrastructure development.
In line with environmental goals and cost-saving measures, in 2021 Newport City Council embarked on a city-wide initiative to transition to energy-efficient LED lighting.
As part of this initiative, they recently looked to upgrade its heritage lanterns in key locations across the city centre, with the Town Bridge being among the first sites selected for renovation. Collaborating with Centregreat, the council’s electrical engineering team, Acrospire was tasked with upgrading the bridge’s lighting to LED while preserving its historic charm.
Acrospire recommended a combination of its 31W Muirfield and 75W Hexham luminaires to replace the existing SON lanterns along the bridge.
The Muirfield, a signature heritage post-top lantern, and the Hexham, inspired by Victorian gas lanterns, were chosen for their authentic design and energy efficiency. Using the 12 existing ornate columns and arrangement (2 Muirfield and 1 Hexham), with a 3000K colour temperature, the new lighting solution pays homage to the warm glow of traditional gas lamps while delivering modern performance.
Mike Marshall, Contracts Manager Centregreat, commented, “Council budgets are very tightly stretched with Newport City Council predicting a deficiency in the coming year’s energy bills. We chose to work with Acrospire as they represent the most cost-efficient options for our heritage lighting project, keeping energy and investment costs low.”
The project resulted in a significant 61% energy savings for the council, marking a successful step towards achieving their environmental targets.
Through collaboration and innovation, the revitalisation of Newport Town Bridge’s lighting not only preserves its historic significance but also sets an example of sustainable urban development for future generations. Acrospire’s expertise in heritage lighting solutions has contributed to the enhancement of Newport’s landmark.
Mike adds, “With their exceptional efficiency, service, good value, and authentic design Acrospire is an easy option for any heritage lighting project. Backed with their 12-year warranty we are always reassured by our choice.”
Council budgets are very tightly stretched with Newport City Council predicting a deficiency in the coming year's energy bills. We chose to work with Acrospire as they represent the most cost-efficient options for our heritage lighting project, keeping energy and investment costs low. Mike Marshall, Contracts Manager, Centregreat
Council budgets are very tightly stretched with Newport City Council predicting a deficiency in the coming year's energy bills. We chose to work with Acrospire as they represent the most cost-efficient options for our heritage lighting project, keeping energy and investment costs low.
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