The Thorn brand, which originated in the Electric Lamp Service Company founded by Jules Thorn in 1928, has made a key contribution to the international development of the Zumtobel Group. Thorn is now a leading high-quality supplier of professional indoor and outdoor lighting, emergency lighting and lighting control systems.

The brand delivers technical innovations to broad-based target groups, and stands for reliability, outstanding customer service, high functionality and technically advanced design. Thorn’s core area of expertise encompasses luminaires for public spaces, buildings, roads and tunnels, as well as lighting systems for sports stadiums, shopping malls, hospitals, offices and educational facilities.

By establishing the Thorn Academy of Light in 2008, Thorn has put in place a pioneering concept for the comprehensive training and continuing professional development of the brand‘s employees and customers. The new production plant in Spennymoor, England, opened in 2009, also houses the headquarters of the Thorn Academy of Light with modern training and exhibition facilities.