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 When I left school at 18, I knew I didn’t want to go to university. I got an apprenticeship as an electrician and continued that path for 10 years. I enjoy making things work and solving problems. Through my friendship with Chris, he approached me about a job and at the time I said I […]

I’m afraid I’m one of those ‘I fell into lighting’ people. I was selling advertising for an international publication but wanted to get into product sales. I applied for a position in the Daily Telegraph for a European sales position for MD Lighting. They manufactured lighting for the domestic market (they were also part of

At 19, more by luck than judgment, I worked in a lighting component supply company. I thought there was more to lighting than lampholders and starter switches (do we even use them now?) I was right of course, thank you John Munnings (Wherever you are?) My first Saturday job when I was at school, was

 As a university student studying Product Design, not only was I too focused on my studies and university experience to focus on my career plan, but I never have been one for big long-term plans. I like to take everything as it comes as you can’t predict what curve balls will come your way. When

Apl’s turn for TM66 certification Architectural FX continues with its TM66 certification within the LIA TM66 Assured Product Verification Scheme. The focus has been on the apl range as next priority. Following on from the successful certification of the Integrate range, the company is proud to confirm that LTwo by apl has also achieved the

Blog by Issie Gilbert Sales & Marketing Design Assistant Intro Our decision to attend the Zero Lighting Conference in May was driven by a need to confirm our sustainability journey. We want to find out what certification is best for us. We are also driven by the moral imperative that we must do our bit

Around 700 students presented their best work at the annual DIA’24 exhibition organized by the Faculty of Design at Wismar University of Applied Sciences. This included a concept called the “Litter2Light” project. Our CEO Dominik Burghaus  took part in the opening event on 5th July in Wismar. The idea behind the ‘Litter2Light’ project, in the

Architectural FX has recently agreed a partnership with Kreon Lighting. This alliance is to promote their Vektron acoustic rafts with integrated lighting in the UK. Vektron designs and manufactures metal ceiling rafts that can be integrated with lighting for offices, universities, restaurants, hotels, and other sectors.  Vektron ceiling rafts are ready made and easy to

Architectural FX have just received independent accreditation from the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) for TM66. The LIA TM66 Assured Product Verification Scheme adds credibility and verification to the TM66 scheme which includes a digital toolkit to assess the circular economy credentials of lighting manufacturers’ products. The first range to be verified is Integrate, a versatile range

APL hosted hundreds of visitors last week at Light + Build Frankfurt, from over 40 countries. It was a first-time appearance at this major event for both APL and its products. Visitors included known contact as well as many new faces from international planners, architects and lighting designers. APL built a container facility as an