NEWS AND INSIGHTS
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE: MIKE BOARD’S REMARKABLE JOURNEY AT CU PHOSCO
August 2025: We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone — our Chief Design Technician, Mike Board, has reached 50 years of service at CU Phosco. An incredible achievement!
MEET THE TEAM: LEONÉ ARCHIBALD, MATERIALS CONTROLLER
As part of our ongoing Meet the Team series, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who help drive our business forward. This time, we’re getting to know Leoné Archibald, our Materials Controller based in Coleford.
LIGHTING THE WAY: HOW TO CREATE SAFE, INVITING PATHWAYS IN THE PUBLIC REALM
From local parks and residential walkways to university campuses and urban walkways, good pathway lighting plays a critical role in creating spaces that feel safe, accessible, and welcoming — especially after dark.
MEET THE TEAM! LEE WALKER, LIGHTING DESIGN
As part of our "Meet the Team" series, we’re shining the spotlight on the people behind CU Phosco. This time, we introduce Lee Walker – one of our talented Lighting Designers based at our Head Office in Ware, Hertfordshire.
FROM FACTORY FLOOR TO FINANCE: A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A CU PHOSCO APPRENTICE
At CU Phosco, we believe the future of our industry depends on the people we develop today. This June, we ran a week-long roadshow for our five Contract Service Division apprentices - a hands-on, cross-site learning experience designed to provide a 360-degree introduction to CU Phosco and what we stand for.
OYO STATE PARTNERS WITH CU PHOSCO TO LIGHT UP IBADAN
CU Phosco has commenced the installation of high-power outdoor floodlights on the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, Ibadan, under a transformative infrastructure project embarked upon by the visionary administration of Governor (Engr.) Seyi Makinde.
HOW TO GET TUNNEL LIGHTING RIGHT: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE UK MARKET
Whether a short urban underpass or a longer, high-speed tunnel through the countryside, lighting must do far more than illuminate. It needs to reassure, guide and protect - ensuring visibility, supporting driver confidence, and helping to prevent sudden braking that can lead to collisions.
CU PHOSCO PROMOTES NIHAL NAJEEM TO LABORATORY MANAGER
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established and leading exterior lighting manufacturer, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nihal Najeem to the role of Laboratory Manager, less than a year after joining the business as Laboratory Assistant.
MEET THE TEAM: SANDIE ROBERTSON – COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT, CONTRACT SERVICES DIVISION
Meet the Team Series: Sandie Robertson, Commercial Assistant in our Contract Services Division. Sandie joined CU Phosco in March 2022 and plays a vital role in supporting the team and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
CU PHOSCO APPOINTS STUART MURRAY AS CONTRACTS DIRECTOR DESIGNATE
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established and leading exterior lighting manufacturer, is proud to announce the promotion of Stuart Murray to the role of Contracts Director Designate.
CU PHOSCO NAMED SOLE UK PARTNER FOR HEPER AMENITY AND TUNNEL LIGHTING
CU Phosco is proud to announce its exclusive UK partnership with Heper, a renowned family-run lighting manufacturer based in Turkey. This strategic collaboration brings together two companies with deep-rooted legacies and a shared passion for engineering excellence, sustainability, and lighting that enhances people’s lives.