CU Phosco Lighting
CU Phosco Lighting , the largest UK designer and manufacturer of exterior lighting , was founded in 1923 by Charles Marques , MBE . Formerly known as Concrete Utilities , it has evolved into one of the longest standing and premier exterior lighting groups in the UK . The company ’ s current range includes exterior lighting luminaires , floodlights , lighting columns , and masts .
In commemoration of the company ’ s centennial year , Nicholas Marques , the Managing Director , and grandson of the founder , shares significant milestones from CU Phosco Lighting ’ s remarkable manufacturing journey . An evolution which he describes as ‘ momentous ,’ due to a series of innovative moves .
“ Where to begin ,” Nicholas wonders . “ I guess it makes sense to start from the beginning and our inception ; under the railway arches at Broxbourne Station , Hertfordshire , following World War I .
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