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In 2009, Stratford-on-Avon District Council completed a £3m landscaping revamp of Bancroft Gardens.
Located on the banks of the River Avon: a 25-mile-long canal completed 200 years ago to transport coal and now a beautiful rural waterway, haven for local wildlife and popular leisure destination.
The project included a new foot and cycle bridge and vantage point across the lock where the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal joins the River Avon. Fast forward ten years however, and the council faced a decision.
Faced with the existing competitor solution failing – did they replace the illuminated handrail or retrofit a new lighting system into the existing installation?
Adapting circular economy principles, they opted for the latter.
Working with project lead Exterior Lighting Solutions and contractor Hi-lite Electrical, we installed 100 x 1W 4000K LED power pods into the 3mm thick stainless steel handrail.
Using high-efficiency LEDs and optics to achieve maximum uniformity and a comfortable light across the bridge floor. For emergency lighting, 6 x 60W Osram drivers were integrated to guarantee light in the event of a single circuit failure.
Given the previous failure, Stratford-on-Avon DC wanted a solution that would last with minimal LED degradation. We recommended driving the pods at just 350mA; putting minimal stress on the LEDs and drivers to guarantee optimal lifespan.
The bridge’s handrail was designed with a sweeping curved profile, which is often challenging when retrofitting LED modules. However, not for our solution, which is designed to integrate into various configurations, including wooden and spiral staircases, and was therefore radiused to match the existing handrail diameter.
As the ultimate aim was to provide light to guide pedestrians and cyclists along the bridge and stairway yet without disrupting the natural habitat of species who call the river home, precision control of the light distribution was a must.
To achieve this our LED pods used a 70-degree beam angle. The result is a sharp cut-off with zero spill light onto the river and with the light directed to the bridge floor – minimal obtrusive light.
With natural resource scarcity on the rise and local government budgets squeezed we were very conscious of trying to reuse and recycle, where possible. There are so many LED handrail manufacturers on the market now, yet it was surprisingly difficult to find a supplier that could work with us around our existing handrail. Acrospire was the only manufacturer we came across who could supply an alternative light projector that could be retrofitted without any modification to the rail. Tim Berrick Project Officer - Stratford-on-Avon District Council
With natural resource scarcity on the rise and local government budgets squeezed we were very conscious of trying to reuse and recycle, where possible. There are so many LED handrail manufacturers on the market now, yet it was surprisingly difficult to find a supplier that could work with us around our existing handrail. Acrospire was the only manufacturer we came across who could supply an alternative light projector that could be retrofitted without any modification to the rail.
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