LIGHT SOURCE (LS TC)
Lamps are devices that produce light by converting electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation. In general, the term "lamp" is used to refer to the bulb or tube that contains the light source, although it can also refer to the entire fixture or luminaire that houses the lamp.
In the UK, lamps are subject to a range of standards, regulations, and rules. Compliance with these standards and regulations is typically enforced through product testing and certification processes, which may be carried out by independent testing laboratories or certification bodies. Manufacturers and importers of lamps are responsible for ensuring that their products comply with these requirements before they can be sold on the market.
Top 3 objectives for 2024:
- Expand Membership, Light Source specific companies particularly sought, manufacturing or reselling
- Update and re-issue the Light Source Guide 2024 with LED focus
- Create a Guide / Playbook to “Recycling of Light Sources”
Meet the Committee:
Group Chair:
John Gorse
John’s career in lighting has spanned over 30 years including Product Management, Commercial & Technical Marketing, Sales & General Manager roles, in posts both in the UK, Germany and assignments across Europe and Asia.
John joined Philips Lighting in 2008, originally as Head of Product Management, before taking up the role of Technical Solutions Manager which majors on leadership of the Customised Solutions (Specials) Team as well as a management role in the Customer Satisfaction Team. The roles also engaged with technical, legislative and conformity issues, whilst supporting the marketing and sales teams with relevant interpretation of these subjects.
Since January ‘22 John has taken advantage of these experiences to move to the post of Manager for Public and Government affairs as well as supporting in the UK / I Business Excellence and Continuous Improvement programmes and leading the UK/I Standards and Regulations team.
John’s work also majors in Sustainability, Circular Economy and Net Zero in Lighting.
Additionally, John chairs the LIA Light Source Technical Committee, is a member of the LIA Technical Board, Government Affairs, Building Regulations Sustainability committees.
John is a Fellow of the Society of Light and Lighting (FSLL), and a Lightmonger, where he is also chair of the Lightmongers Education Committee.
He is also a member of the Editorial focus group for The ILP’s Journal ‘Lighting’.
John has had numerous articles published in the trade & professional media and is a frequent contributor and speaker at industry events. He was also previously a member of the Editorial Group for the ILP’s Journal ‘Lighting’.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gorse-2680226/
Vice Chair:
Paul Davidson
Group Secretary:
Lawrence Barling
As Senior Technical Manager for The LIA, Lawrence is responsible for the technical activities of the association including supporting members in all aspects of EU Directives, Regulations and Standards.
Lawrence has over 40 years’ experience in the lighting industry having worked in product development, standardisation and regulatory roles for Thorn, GE, the Lighting Association and the LIA. He represents the LIA and its members on many UK, EU and International (IEC) committees for lighting related subjects. He is Chair of the BSI Lamp committee and Convenor of the IEC Working Group for caps and holders. He was Chair of the IEC Lamp committee SC34A for 12 years and has received two IEC 1906 awards for his work at IEC. Lawrence also received the LIA Presidents award in 2024.
Lawrence is also actively involved with the EU trade association for lighting, LightingEurope, and represents LIA on many LightingEurope committees working with the EU Commission on subjects like future ERP and Energy Labelling Regulations.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-barling-6887255/
Salvador Valdivia
Salvador is the Manager Customer Engineer at Ecosense Lighting, where gives field applications engineering support to customers worldwide.
With over 10 years in the Lighting Industry, he has extensive experience across various facets of the industry, including photometric lab, compliance, lighting design, and applications engineering.
Salvador is passionate about innovation in lighting and delivering the best customer experience. He is an electrical engineer from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Neil McLean
Neil McLean is responsible for Industry Relations in Europe and Asia for Lutron Electronics where he supports regulatory development relevant to lighting controls and automated solar-shading systems. Neil graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh in 1994 with an honours degree in Environmental Services Engineering and has since occupied a number of senior UK and international roles in the Lighting industry including with Philips Lighting, Sylvania and Recolight before moving to Lutron. Neil is an active contributor and chair at various groups in lighting and shades trade and professional associations including Lighting Europe, The Lighting Industry Association, The European Solar-Shading Organisation, The British Blind and Shutter Association and CIBSE.
Peter McVeigh
Chairman & Managing Director of Status International Limited, Independent Company, operating in the U.K. and Europe for many years and has spent his life in Lamps and Lighting gaining worldwide experience at all levels. Having chaired successfully many Committees in Industry, Peter’s experience and commitment is unrivalled.
Started life with the Yorkshire Electricity Board as a Trainee Engineer, before moving to Osram G.E.C. as a Lighting Engineer. Formed first company De la Mer in 1975 which he sold in 1987.
Formed the new and current company in 1991 along with son Nicholas and is now a supplier to all major Retailers and Discounters in the U.K., still very active in the business.
After a lifetime in Lighting was made a Freeman of the City of London in May 2013.
Also Master and Trustee of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers. Served as Almoner for 8 years.
Peter and Status International is the main sponsor for the Chartered Trading Standards Institute annual conference and awards dinner and has been for more than 25 years.
Vice President of the C.T.S.I.
Rob Waters
I am a Chartered Engineer with 17 years of experience in the lighting industry and have a passion for all things lighting centric. Starting off as a Technical Apprentice at Thorlux Lighting in 2007, my career has focused on luminaire technical compliance and innovative product development. Looking ahead, I aim to drive sustainable solutions in the lighting market to help the industry achieve a truly circular economy.
Stuart Burns
Stuart has over 27 years’ experience in the lighting and electro-technical industries, having worked in product quality, compliance, laboratory, standardisation and regulatory roles for many companies including the Lighting Association and the LIA. Stuart has exceptional, proven leadership skills within the quality, compliance and technical fields and has developed technical processes and documentation, including technical files, for a several large multinational organisations.
Stuart represents the LIA and its members on many UK (BSI), EU (CENELEC) and International (IEC) committees for lighting related subjects. He is Chair of the BSI Lamps and related equipment committee (CPL/34) which is a mirror committee for IEC TC34, and is Convenor of the IEC Working Groups for Luminaires, Emergency Lighting and Lightsources.
Stuart is also actively involved with the EU trade association for lighting, LightingEurope, and represents LIA on many LightingEurope committees including Group Emergency Lighting, Group Digital and Working Group Value of Light.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-burns-29006b34/
