Lighting Big Ben and cutting energy costs by 75%?! See what’s behind the doors at Thorlux Lighting.
By Clinton Perry
“A lot of these machines are still the same machines from when we started 90 years ago.”
From producing Spitfire nose cones during World War II to lighting one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, Thorlux Lighting has an incredible manufacturing story to tell. We’re here to find out all about it in a behind-the-scenes tour with MTDCNC’s Clinton Perry and Thorlux Lighting’s Kieran Beach, exploring how a 38-year partnership with Amada is helping the business embrace automation, improve efficiency and dramatically reduce energy consumption.
How did they cut annual energy costs from £100,000 to £25,000 and achieve over 50 hours of unattended production? Don’t miss this fascinating look inside British manufacturing heritage, modern innovation and a partnership built to last.