Latest Lighting Industry News

CDL Investments New Zealand reported a modest profit decline for the first half of 2026, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges, while securing a $20 million credit facility to support future development.

Macquarie Technology Group has exercised its option to purchase a prime 34,200sqm site in Macquarie Park for $240 million, setting the stage for a cutting-edge engineering and technology campus alongside its data centre operations.

International Graphite Limited has secured key approvals and funding to progress its Collie Micronising Facility and European Expandable Graphite Project, positioning itself as a major supplier outside China.

International Graphite Limited has finalized the purchase of industrial land in Collie, Western Australia, setting the stage for Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising facility amid rising global demand.

Acrow Limited reported a 4% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a growing industrial access division now contributing half of group revenue. Despite some formwork delays, the company maintains a strong project pipeline and steady dividends.

International Graphite Limited has taken significant steps toward establishing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant with land acquisition and key development approvals in Collie, WA.

FOS Capital reported solid FY25 results, driven by organic growth and key acquisitions that expanded its market footprint and improved profitability. The company’s strategic moves position it well for continued consolidation in the fragmented lighting industry.

FOS Capital has completed its acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems, backed by a $3.7 million placement, marking a strategic expansion in the Australian lighting market.

FOS Capital has secured $3.7 million through a placement to fund its acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems, aiming to expand its footprint in the Australian lighting market. The deal includes key assets and intellectual property, positioning FOS for accelerated growth.

FOS Capital has acquired Melbourne-based lighting design consultancy Glowing Structures for $700,000, aiming to deepen its footprint in the lighting services sector. The deal includes cash and shares, with Glowing Structures’ founder staying on as Managing Director.