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We’re proud to share that our Newport Millennium Bridge lighting retrofit has been shortlisted in the Lighting Project of the Year category at the ECN Awards 2025.
Delivered in partnership with Newport City Council, the project involved the retrofit of energy-efficient LED modules into the bridge’s existing stainless steel handrail system. The result? A sleek, low-glare lighting upgrade that enhances pedestrian and cyclist safety, without altering the bridge’s clean, contemporary appearance. With the structure’s architectural lines playing such a key role in its visual identity, every detail of the scheme was carefully considered and precision-engineered to blend in seamlessly.
The project showcases how modern lighting technology can be integrated into existing infrastructure without compromise. By designing a bespoke retrofit solution that reused existing handrail components, we were able to minimise disruption, reduce waste, and improve energy performance, delivering a future-ready upgrade with minimal environmental impact.
Tim Barker, Managing Director at Acrospire comments, “This recognition from the judges is especially rewarding and is the result of excellent collaboration between our team and the council, and a demonstration of the growing demand for conscious yet effective lighting solutions in public realm spaces.
The winners will be announced on 4th December 2025, at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre in Coventry.
You can read the full case study here.
Thank you to ECN and the judges – and good luck to all the finalists!
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