Published: 25 September 2014
Category: Manufacturer News
When trying to find a reputable lighting supplier, it is sometimes difficult to know who to trust and what information is reliable. However, there are certain indicators that signal you are dealing with a reputable and trustworthy lighting supplier to use a guide.
For this reason, Thorlux Lighting Australasia has put together a quick checklist to help sort the quality suppliers from the pretenders.
- The supplier shall have ISO 9001 (Quality) independent assessment and accreditation.
- The supplier shall be responsible for its environmental activities and demonstrate genuine care. This can be reinforced by independent assessment and accreditation to ISO 14001.
- The supplier shall provide Certificates of Conformity demonstrating compliance with Australian/New Zealand standards (or equivalent European legislation directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2011/65/EU).
- Photometric test information shall be available from equipment which is independently assessed.
- All products will be fully tested before despatch to include safety earth circuit continuity, high voltage electrical strength testing, full circuit functionality including dimming, and checks on current drawn.
- Products and services shall be backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty – the supplier will have an established history and track record.
Thorlux, from its technically sophisticated facilities in the UK, designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems, including energy-efficient solutions. Thorlux Lighting Australasia is also a member of the Lighting Council Australia, the peak body encouraging best practice for lighting and lighting systems. When choosing Thorlux for architectural, commercial, floodlighting, industrial or tunnel applications, you can be confident of receiving:
- Professional, competent advice from a long-established company
- A choice of lighting and control systems subject to stringent quality control (ISO 9001:2008)
- Excellent customer service and a 5-year warranty*
*For all goods delivered from January 1st 2013 onwards.
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