Control switches by Focus SB is [d]arc award winner

Low-voltage keypad switches by Focus SB range wins [d]arc awards 2022 Kit, Technology category - East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-04-12 

Celebrating the best in lighting design, the [d]arc awards were held at the iconic fabric London nightclub on 30th March 2023, organised by arc and darc magazines in collaboration with creative consultants Light Collective.

Up against stiff competition from 11 other impressive entries, business development managers Gennifer Beckwith and Mike Johnson were delighted to accept the award for the stylish Focus SB® low-voltage keypad switches launched in April 2022.

Mike Johnson, Business Development Manager for Central London, Hertfordshire & Essex says: “I am extremely proud to have received the technology category award on behalf of Focus SB at this year’s highly-prestigious [d]arc awards at fabric nightclub in London. It was great being able to soak up the atmosphere and network with other industry professionals old and new and to enjoy the various installations and wonderful street food!"

Gennifer Beckwith, Business Development Manager for South London, Kent & Sussex comments: “It was a pleasure to attend the [d]arc awards with Mike Johnson and to collect the award for the best in technology category on behalf of Focus SB. What an iconic venue with a lovely vibe and a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow lighting industry colleagues and peers. I must also mention the amazing vegetarian street food!”

The only peer-to-peer lighting design awards in the world saw 312 project entries and 100 product entries submitted and more than 17,000 votes cast. The 2022 entries came from all over the world, with 40 countries represented.

Read more about the award winning low-voltage keypad switches and book an appointment with one of Focus SB's regional expert product consultants.

Low-voltage keypads are available with screwless faceplates as part of the company's recently launched patent pending Renaissance range.

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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.

In 2017 Focus SB made history in its industry 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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