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About Us



Part of the BELL Group of companies, BELL Lighting was established in 1920, and is still family run to this day. We have grown to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality light sources and fixtures to the electrical wholesale industry. 

The BELL group of companies share a common mission statement:


 



"We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of professionalism, warmth, pride and company spirit.

We will endeavour to do everything in our power to serve the customer to the best of our ability."

 

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Our Story

1920

Founded

Mr. E. R. Grote, founder, established an incandescent lamp factory in Wimbledon, London. The factory specialised in manufacturing unique incandescent decorative light sources.
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1940

Wartime

During World War 2, the lamp making machinery was converted to produce components for the military, to aid in the war effort. 
1960 1980

Expansion

Due to increasing business, the manufacturing plant was expanded to increase the size and capacity,  achieving production of over 10 million units per annum.

Distribution

A national distribution centre was established in West Yorkshire to facilitate national next day delivery across the UK and Southern Ireland.
“We will endeavour to do everything in our power to serve the customer to the best of our ability.”
2012 2013

New Facilities

New state of the art distribution centre established in Normanton, West Yorkshire with automated bar coding systems to meet growing demand for new technology lighting.

New laboratory and Quality Control facility built on-site in Normanton. Rigorous safety and life tests are performed on site to meet requirements for new stringent EU safety and performance standards, ensureing all products that leave our premises are of the highest quality. 
2020

Dedicated Conference Facilities

To celebrate our centenary year, we have created a new state of the art conference facility, product showroom and entertainment suite. This is the perfect venue, with the ability to cater for up to 50 people, hosting conferences, meetings and product training sessions.