Focus SB is shortlisted for two SBID International Design Awards 2024

For a second year running the innovative Focus SB® patent pending Renaissance flat screwless plate has been shortlisted in the Product of the Year - Residential category in this year’s prestigious SBID International Design Awards. East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2024-08-21

British premium electrical accessories manufacturer, Focus SB® is a finalist in two categories in this year's influential SBID International Design Awards for its Renaissance flat screwless faceplate style in the Product of the Year - Residential category and its striking Focus SB Ambassador Wall Light in an industry-first collaboration with experienced British lighting designers Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard. Both of the stylish new products launched at last year’s Decorex, and continue to capture the attention of interior designers seeking new innovations handcrafted in Britain.

Mr Steve Moss, sales and marketing manager at Focus SB says: “Renaissance represents the culmination of our experience over the last 44 years in delivering products of the highest quality to the design community, and we are thrilled to be nominated for the SBID Awards yet again. A great testament to the team’s dedication, hard work, and invaluable client feedback. We’re delighted the Ambassador Wall Light has also been shortlisted, launched in an exclusive partnership with experienced lighting designers Jeff Fuller and master craftsman Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard. This is fantastic news for all of us and we’re delighted that the skill involved in designing and making these quality products has been recognised by the SBID technical panel of expert judges.”

To complete the final stage of judging, the public are now invited to vote for their favourite finalist designs.

Click Lighting for the Ambassador Wall Light, showcasing three Focus SB metal finishes complementing long thin rectangular clear, smoked and reeded glass shades, each paired with striking Tubular Gold Flex LED filament dimmable lamps.

Click Product of the Year - Residential to vote for the design-first Renaissance flat screwless plate with distinctive square corners, a modern evolution of a classic design unrivalled on the luxury interiors market since 2023. Products shown include bespoke low-voltage keypad switches (toggle and push button combination), panic alarm button and sounder.

The public vote will close on 11 September at 5pm (BST).

Ethical awards scheme accredited, the SBID International Design Awards became the first interior design award scheme to be accredited with the GOLD Standard Awards Trust Mark by The Independent Awards Standards Council. Visit www.sbidawards.com to find out more.

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Editors notes

Focus SB® is an award winning innovative British manufacturer renowned for the design, development and specialist hand finishing of premium electrical wiring accessories, blending traditional artisan techniques with the latest technology; specified for world class hospitality and leisure resorts, prime residential developments, heritage buildings, royal residences, superyachts and commercial projects both domestically and internationally.

King's Awards for Enterprise winner for excellence in International Trade in 2023, Focus SB made history in its industry in 2017 when the company became the first and only British and European manufacturer to gain CQC factory accreditation to supply and sell wiring accessories directly from Europe to China, also gaining full CCC licence for all of its products for the Chinese marketplace.

The company’s specialist capabilities include electrical accessory design, development and testing; bespoke metal plate design and manufacture; specialist metal finishing and complex supply chain project management. Focus SB commenced trading in 1979 and exports to Asia, the Middle East, Malta and West Africa. Projects include Aspen at Consort Place, Twenty Grosvenor Square, Belmond Cadogan Hotel, Corinthia London, Royal Lancaster London, Chelsea Barracks, No.1 Grosvenor Square, The Glebe, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, The Londoner Macao and Pudong Airport Satellite Terminal VIP lounges.

Focus SB is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by taking all appropriate measures to minimise any impact on the environment throughout the business from operational to manufacturing processes. The company's green energy investment plans have included solar panel, LED lighting and electric car charging points installation. Laser marking technology enables Focus SB to offer a standard alternative to screen printing, for improved fine detail quality and to significantly limit the use of environmentally damaging consumables and reduce waste.

Focus SB is a Disability Confident Employer since 2017 and is committed to creating equal opportunities and a diverse and inclusive workforce, seeing the company work closely with local charity Little Gate Supported Employment for over four years.

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