ABACUS LIGHTING LTD
ODDICROFT LANE
SUTTON IN ASHFIELD
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG17 5FT
Tel: 01623 511 111
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Suppliers of: Street Lighting, Lighting masts, lighting columns, Exterior Lighting, Luminaires, Illuminated Bollards, Amenity Lights, Car Park Lighting, Floodlights, Stadium Lighting
Abacus Lighting, established in 1958, is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions. The company specialises in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality lighting products for the rail industry. Abacus focuses strongly on sustainability and energy efficiency and serves various sectors, including infrastructure, sports, car parks, amenities, and public areas. The company is known for its pioneering columns, masts, and intelligent lighting systems that enhance safety and visibility. Committed to excellence, Abacus Lighting combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer service to meet the evolving needs of global markets.
In the 1970s, British Rail adopted the Abacus base-hinged column as standard across all its platforms, car parks, and rail sidings. This legacy can still be seen and utilised for retrofitting at most Network Rail stations today.
Abacus’s product range now includes many new technologies to address modern-day challenges, including the specifiable and retrofittable York Hinge for converting existing fixed columns into raise and lower columns. The York Hinge is suitable for use with a range of luminaires including the latest addition to the Abacus lighting range, the EOS rail lantern.
The EOS LED rail lantern offers six optic options, three body sizes, and various wattages. It can be installed as either a top- or side-mounted rail lantern to provide a lighting solution for virtually any rail scheme.
Abacus’s Quartz Evo LED bollard is available in non-conductive GRP or robust steel/alloy versions and offers unrivalled spacing between bollards. Designed specifically for the rail industry the Quartz Evo bollard offers savings on cost, time, and energy because fewer bollards are needed to outshine the competition while achieving the same safety standards.
The Orion Pro LED luminaire is retrofittable and provides superb railway station car park security and safety illumination. Designed for lighting large areas to lighting safety standards. The Orion Pro LED luminaire ensures maximum spacing between columns and has up to 500W, 360o Symmetrical or 180o Asymmetrical options. In addition to market-leading light distribution, accessory attachments for enhanced efficiency or security can be used with the Orion Pro LED Luminaires, through its Zhaga control sockets to run PIRs or CCTV cameras. Read more
Abacus Lighting Key Products:
Orion Pro Luminaire
The Abacus Orion Pro LED floodlight is a cutting-edge lighting solution that provides efficient and high-quality illumination for various outdoor spaces such as car parks, stations, and platforms. It meets the British standard BS5489 and European standard BS EN12464-1, making it perfect for urban centres and public amenity areas. With its advanced LED technology, the Orion Pro LED luminaire offers superior brightness and delivers significant energy savings, contributing to a reduced environmental impact. Read more
Quartz Evo LED Bollard
Introducing Abacus Lighting’s Quartz Evo LED bollard, the next generation of bollard lighting with greater spaces between bollards than the market leaders. This bollard combines the trusted design of LED Quartz with the latest advancements in optical and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP) technologies.
Our GRP range provides a non-conductive and passively safe alternative to steel, making it perfect for rail schemes. The Quartz Evo bollard is also available in a steel/alloy version, offering durability and the option to retrofit alloy head units onto existing steel bases. Read more
EOS Rail & Road Lantern
The Abacus EOS lantern offers an LED lighting solution suitable for both rail and road applications. It comes in a wide range of wattages, unit sizes, optics, and fitting options to choose from. With a comprehensive range of lumen outputs and three lantern body sizes, the EOS provides a lighting solution for virtually any road or rail scheme. The EOS lantern is IP66 ingress-protected with a durable powder-coated finish that has been tested for use in harsh environments commonly found in the rail and highways industry. Read more
Fixed, Raise & Lower Columns and Masts:
Abacus columns and masts have been used in rail infrastructure for many years. Our portfolio includes RL (Raise & Lower) columns, base-hinged masts, and RLW (Raise & Lower by Winch) specifically designed to save time, money, and effort when installing, retrofitting, servicing, and maintaining lighting for the rail industry. Read more
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Abacus Lighting Illuminates Solihull Moors’ Path to Wembley Glory in FA Trophy Final
Abacus Lighting proudly announces its sponsorship of Solihull Moors Football Club’s shirts for the highly anticipated FA Trophy Final clash against Gateshead at Wembley Stadium. This sponsorship marks a pinnacle moment in our longstanding partnership with Solihull Moors, symbolising our shared dedication to excellence and community spirit.
For years, Abacus Lighting has illuminated Solihull Moors’ journey, casting a glow on their path to success. As the chosen lighting manufacturer for the club’s floodlighting and masts, we’ve played a crucial role in ensuring every game is played under optimal conditions, inspiring players and fans alike.
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As the excitement builds for the FA Trophy Final, Abacus Lighting stands proudly behind Solihull Moors, ready to shine a light on their hunt for glory. Chris Anderson, Sales Director at Abacus Lighting, expressed his anticipation: “The FA Trophy Final is a momentous occasion, and we are thrilled to be a part of it. Our partnership with Solihull Moors runs deep, and we are proud to support them as they prepare to showcase their talent on the national stage.”
Solihull Moors Chairman, Darryl Eales added: “Abacus are a world class business with an amazing brand and we are delighted and privileged to have them as our main shirt sponsor for our trip to Wembley this weekend.
Thanks to the whole Abacus team but especially Steve Lamb and Chris Anderson.
We look forward to a wonderful occasion.”
As the club steps onto the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium, Abacus Lighting wishes Solihull Moors the best of luck!
Abacus Lighting - Aberaeron RFC
About our client
Aberaeron RFC is a Welsh rugby union club based in Aberaeron, a picturesque coastal town in Ceredigion, Wales. Founded in 1895, the club has a rich history and deep community roots, playing a significant role in the local sports culture.
With a focus on promoting rugby at all levels, from junior to senior teams, fostering young talent through its youth programs, the club emphasises sportsmanship, teamwork, and community involvement, contributing to the vibrant sporting landscape of Aberaeron. Throughout its history, Aberaeron RFC has been a stepping stone for players aspiring to higher levels of rugby, maintaining a proud tradition of competitive and spirited play.
The Challenge
Aberaeron RFC faced a significant challenge with their aging lighting system. The club’s existing floodlights, crucial for evening training sessions and matches, had deteriorated over the years, struggling to provide adequate illumination.
The coastal location of Aberaeron presented unique environmental challenges. The salty sea air, high winds, and occasional storms contribute to accelerated wear and tear on outdoor installations. Recognising the need for a robust solution, Aberaeron RFC decided to invest in a completely new lighting system. The upgrade required lighting and masts specifically designed to withstand the harsh coastal conditions, ensuring longevity and reliability.
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The Solution
6 x 15m HL250 base-hinged masts
17 x Challenger 1 LED floodlights
Aberaeron RFC, located a mere 200 meters from the sea, faced unique challenges with their aging lighting system. The club required a durable solution capable of withstanding the harsh coastal environment. Abacus, renowned for our expertise in sports lighting solutions, were chosen to tackle this demanding project.
Abacus installed six HL250 base-hinged masts ensuring maintenance is quick, easy and hassle free. Each HL250 base hinge mast is equipped with our high-performance Challenger 1 floodlights. These floodlights have proven to cope exceptionally well with the demanding conditions of Aberaeron’s coastal location, providing uniform and high-intensity illumination that significantly enhances visibility on the field.
In addition to the main floodlights, Abacus installed five Challenger 1 floodlights to backlight other critical areas around the ground, ensuring comprehensive lighting coverage. The entire project, including all necessary civil work, was handled by Abacus, ensuring a seamless and efficient installation process.
The new lighting system has dramatically improved the quality of illumination at Aberaeron RFC, making evening training sessions and late matches safer and more enjoyable for players and spectators. The advanced optics of the Challenger 1 floodlights minimise glare while maximising light distribution, ensuring clear and bright visibility under all conditions.
Feedback from the club has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the floodlights’ robust performance in the challenging coastal environment. Abacus’s commitment to quality and innovation has provided Aberaeron RFC with a lighting solution that not only meets but exceeds their expectations, reinforcing the club’s pivotal role in the local sports community and ensuring their facilities are equipped to handle the harsh coastal conditions for many years to come.
