Designplan’s history began in 1963 with the vision of creating an exceptionally robust and durable luminaire capable of withstanding the most challenging environments. Since then, we have been illuminating demanding environments.
We have established ourselves in particular with anti-vandalism lights and lights for projects with high security requirements, such as custodial, secure heath or community and public sector. Over time, our team has repeatedly set standards in the design and construction of particularly robust, weatherproof and vandalism-resistant lights through the consistent use of the latest technologies and materials.
History Timeline
| 1960s | • 1963: Designplan founded • 1964: Move to Grove Road Sutton • 1965: Sparta launched |
| 1970s | • 1972: Metalworking plant installed • 1974: BSI accreditation • 1979: Tuscan launched |
| 1980s | • 1982: Move to new factory, Sutton • 1983: Quadrant launched • 1988: Monitor II MoJ approved |
| 1990s | • 1990: PVC spray replaced by powder coat plant • 1994: Bold Lane installed, still shining • 1997: CAD & CAM introduced |
| 2000s | • 2001: Designplan Leuchten founded • 2007: Illuminated St Pancras International • 2009: LED luminaires & gear trays launched |
| 2010s | • 2011: Join Fagerhult Group • 2014: Moved to BREEAM excellent building • 2018: IK20 (250J) Obex launched |
| 2020s | • 2022: Bespoke Elizabeth Line lightboxes • 2023: Celebrated 60 years of innovation • 2026: Zeroglis lighting concept launched |
Market Leader
Our timeline demonstrates that we have raised the bar in design and innovation for vandal resistant lighting. We are pioneers in the manufacture of energy efficient LED luminaires for challenging environments. This includes transport, custodial, secure health and community applications.
We operate in a high quality, BREEAM ’Excellent’ manufacturing facility with a low carbon footprint. This is achieved by a highly efficient building fabric, state of the art building services and on-site renewable energy generation. We’re continually applying the latest manufacturing techniques and product materials. To set the industry standard in robust, weather and vandal resistant lighting.
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