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NEW CEO and Non-Executive Director for LPA Group

We are pleased to announce that Paul Curtis, our COO has been appointed as LPA’s CEO, effective from 1 April 2020.

Having worked in key roles across the LPA Group, Paul has a unique understanding of the business and the markets we work in.

To further strengthen the LPA Board of Directors, we are also pleased to announce that Gordon Wakeford has joined us as a Non-Executive Director, also from the 1 April 2020.

Gordon recently retired as CEO of Siemens Mobility UK and as a former Chairman of the Railway Industry Association he has significant experience in the rail sector.

New Middle East distributor for LPA Connection Systems

LPA Connection Systems are pleased to announce we have signed a new partnership agreement with Avicorp Middle East. Covering key territories in the middle east, Avicorp have a long and established track record in the aviation market. This partnership will support the launch of our new Plane Power aviation product range and we look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship.

For more information on our Plane Power product range: https://bit.ly/2S7mxgc
Click here to find out more about Avicorp Middle East.

COVID-19 Update April ’20

During these challenging times LPA remains open and committed to supporting the supply chain in key areas such as rail and aviation.

Flexible working has been introduced to accommodate childcare and where practical staff are working from home. Staff segregation and self-isolation precautions are also in place.

We are proud of our colleagues and thank our suppliers and customers, all of which are enabling LPA to remain open.

For more info: enquiries@lpa-group.com

LPA Lighting Systems selected by Siemens Mobility

LPA Lighting Systems, a world leading rolling stock LED lighting designer and manufacturer, is delighted to announce that we have been selected by Siemens Mobility for the design and manufacture of interior LED Smart Lighting in their ÖBB long distance trains. This project includes 8 nine-car train sets for daytime traffic and 13 seven-car train sets for night traffic, including options of up to 700 cars. The trains will be operating across Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The lighting system specified is one of the most ambitious in the rail industry, with high end innovative smart lighting features and RGB LEDs. We are very excited to be working with Siemens once again to convert this ambitious specification into an industry leading rail compliant lighting system. Design, test and manufacture will be done at LPA’s state of the art UK manufacturing facility, with first delivery anticipated in August 2020. Stay in touch, more pictures of the day and night trains coming soon!

New Managing Director for LPA Connection Systems

LPA Connection Systems are pleased to announce that Jonathan Rowe has recently joined as Managing Director.

Jonathan brings with him significant senior management experience and expertise in the field of electro-mechanics. To find about more about Jonathan please click here

We look forward to working with him!

LPA hosting at the Annual Railway Division Luncheon

LPA are pleased to announce we are hosting at the Annual Railway Division Luncheon on Friday 28 February.

Taking place in London, it’s one of the highlights of the railway networking calendar and we are looking forward to catching up with our railway friends.

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and new year!

We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and new year!

We look forward to working with you in 2020!

LPA exhibiting at AusRail Plus ’19

LPA Connection Systems and LPA Lighting Systems are exhibiting at the AusRail Plus Conference & Exhibition, in Sydney (3 to 5 December ’19).

It’s the largest rail event in the southern hemisphere and LPA will be demonstrating the breadth of its rail product range.

LPA are located on stand 244 and look forward to seeing you!

Click here to find out more.

LPA hosting at The Golden Spanners 2019

The Golden Spanners celebrates the best of rolling stock maintenance by recognising the companies making the greatest strides in train reliability.

It’s with great pleasure LPA are hosting two tables at the event and are looking forward to being part of the celebrations.

Taking place on Friday 22 November, at The Grand Connaught Rooms, London, it should be a great event.

LPA are exhibiting at the HEA Conference

LPA are exhibiting at the Highways Electrical Association Annual Conference in Newport on 31 October ’19.

We will be showcasing our Niphan Industrial range of connectors suitable for street and festoon lighting; and our LED Luminaires designed for underpasses, tunnels and public areas.

LPA Connection Systems launch new aviation products at Inter airport

LPA Connection Systems are pleased to announce the launch of our new Power Plane aviation product range at Inter Airport Europe, in Munich (8 to 11 October ’19).

This range includes a new and innovative Plane Power Crocodile Cable Carrier, and newly designed aircraft connectors.

We are on stand 350, UK Pavilion, Hall B6.

LPA exhibiting at TRAKO ’19

Going to TRAKO ’19?

LPA Connection Systems and Lighting Systems are located in Hall 1, UK Pavilion, stand A31C.

We will be demonstrating our LED lighting and connection systems for new build and refurb applications.

LPA Lighting Systems achieve ISO 14001 Certification

We are pleased to announce that LPA Lighting Systems has successfully achieved ISO 14001. Achieving this certification has improved our environmental performance, through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste. Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this!

LPA Channel Electric website launch

LPA Channel Electric are pleased to announce the launch of their new website www.lpa-channel.com

The new website will enable users to check product availability and also request a quote.

LPA Channel Electric continue to work hard to provide excellent customer service and support.

LPA Lighting Systems at UK Light Rail Conference ’19

LPA will be at the UK Light Rail Conference on 23 & 24 July ’19, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.

Come along to stand P where we will be demonstrating our cost efficient rail compliant products for light rail. These include T8/T5 LED tubes and 2G11/2D LED lamps.

Click here for more product info.

Meet LPA Connection Systems at Rolling Stock Networking

Meet LPA Connection Systems at Rolling Stock Networking on 11 July ’19.

Offering connectivity solutions with power, data and control capabilities. Rugged and demanding applications; Ingress Protection Standards up to IP66 to BS EN 60529.

For product info click here

LPA Lighting Systems exhibiting at the Professional Lighting Summit

We are looking forward to exhibiting at the Professional Lighting Summit in Newcastle next week (12 & 13 June ’19).

Come along to stand 24 and find out about our high reliability LED lighting systems for industrial, rail and infrastructure applications.

For more information on the Summit click here

TGV Duplex is a French double decker very high-speed rolling stock, manufactured by Alstom and operated by the French national railway company SNCF.