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HIGH MAST RAISE AND LOWER SYSTEMS: WHY RETROFIT OFTEN MAKES MORE SENSE THAN REPLACEMENT
High masts are long-term infrastructure assets. Across airports, ports, highways and major industrial sites, they provide reliable high-level illumination over large operational areas. Many of these structures were designed with decades of service in mind, and, structurally, they continue to perform exactly as intended. When that happens, asset owners face a decision. Do you replace the entire high mast, including steelwork and foundations, or upgrade the operational system within the existing structure?
CAREERS WEEK SPOTLIGHT: ANDY SOUTHGATE, EXPORT MANAGER
This Careers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on the people who make CU Phosco shine. Today, we meet Andy Southgate, Export Manager at CU Phosco. Andy oversees export sales across North America, South America, and French-speaking territories.
CAREERS WEEK SPOTLIGHT: KEVIN RIDGE, AREA SALES MANAGER
As part of Careers Week, we’re continuing to highlight the people behind CU Phosco and the journeys that brought them into the lighting industry. Today, we meet Kevin Ridge, Area Sales Manager for South Wales and the Southwest.
CAREERS WEEK SPOTLIGHT: VICTORIA PEARCE, CONTRACT SERVICES DIVISION
As part of Careers Week, we’re continuing to showcase the people behind CU Phosco and the different paths that can lead to a successful career in lighting. Today, we meet Victoria Pearce from our Contract Services Division, whose career journey is a great example of how opportunities to grow and develop can evolve within the business over time.
CU PHOSCO RECOGNISED WITH AVETTA ESG INNOVATOR AWARD AND RETAINS VINCI CONSTRUCTION GOLD STATUS
CU Phosco has been recognised for excellence with two significant accreditations that reinforce its commitment to responsible delivery across the infrastructure and construction sectors: Avetta ESG Innovator Award and Gold Status for VINCI Construction Scheme.
FROM STREETLIGHT TO SMART ASSET: UNLOCKING COMMERCIAL AND CONNECTIVITY POTENTIAL IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
As local authorities explore new revenue streams, traditional streetlighting is being redefined. National Accounts Manager and UK Telecommunications lead, Ben Hiscott, takes us through the changes for the future streetscapes.
MEET THE TEAM: STUART WATSON
We continue our Meet the Team series by introducing Stuart Watson, who works in the Warehouse at our Ware facility in Hertfordshire.
A PARISH COUNCIL’S GUIDE TO COST-EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIBLE STREET LIGHTING
Parish and town councils are under increasing pressure when it comes to street lighting. Rising energy costs, ageing infrastructure, concerns about safety, and growing awareness of light pollution all converge around one highly visible asset that residents care deeply about.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS AT C.U. PHOSCO – CLIVE LOWRY
Meet Clive Lowry, based at our Ware site. Clive joined C.U. Phosco on 30 January 2006 and celebrates 20 years in 2026!
IN MEMORIAM: JASON MARQUES
It is with great sadness that CU Phosco announces the death of Jason Marques, son of David Marques, who died peacefully on 28 November 2025, surrounded by his family.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT C.U. PHOSCO – CHERYL JORDAN
As part of our ongoing series celebrating long-serving colleagues, we sat down with Cheryl Jordan, our Sales Office Supervisor, based in our Head Office in Ware, Hertfordshire. Cheryl joined the team on 22 January 2001.
WHY ZHAGA-D4I CERTIFICATION MATTERS. AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
We are pleased to announce that our P86x and E95x luminaire ranges have officially achieved Zhaga-D4i certification, an internationally recognised assurance that lighting products meet the highest standards for interoperable, future-ready smart lighting.