History

Francis Searchlights Limited have designed and manufactured innovative, high quality and competitive lighting products since 1901.

The Company has achieved a Worldwide reputation of the highest standard.

From the purpose built 18,000 sq ft factory premises in Bolton, United Kingdom, the innovative products are developed and manufactured, and include; marine searchlights, vehicle lighting, security and architectural units.
Francis Searchlights Limited is part of the Fort Vale Group of companies, a dynamic and market-driven enterprise with strategic locations throughout the world. The Group is headed by the Chairman, Mr. Ted Fort OBE, himself an accredited Designer and business professional with innovation, flair and drive.

"There's nothing more permanent than change"
"Ted Fort OBE - Chairman"

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Quality & Approvals

Clients vary across a wide spectrum, from commercial marine, naval, army, security and prisons, through to architectural lighting concepts and projects.

The company holds ISO9001 approval, with additional approvals for Ministry of Defence and shipbuilders around the world.

Searchlight products are available ex stock in configurations covering remote control, cabin control and manual deck mounted, offering total flexibility.

 

10" & 20" Signal Projector's from 1944. Designed and Engineered by Francis Searchlights Limited

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Technical Info

A variety of light sources are available as standard, starting with tungsten halogen, with options of the additional efficiency of metal halide and go through to the high power xenon arc range.

The company is able to react quickly and proficiently with all new design requirements, enabling the product to be designed, manufactured and delivered on time and at the right price.

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Customers / Distribution

To guarantee local market expertise and high customer service levels, the company has a strategically located world-wide distribution network in place.

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