Mike Smith Designs Limited

Bold, uncomplicated and elegant, you’ll find MSD’s Worcester Authority at home in both traditional and modern lighting schemes. Based on our existing Amenity range, the design has been evolved and the overall size increased. Allowing you additional, complementary lantern sizes for wall or plinth fixing where smaller lanterns enhance the installation. Powder coated finish and cast aluminium frog allowing lanterns to be mounted in areas of high exposure i.e. coastal schemes.
Complying to BS4533 and independently tested to IP66. Polycarbonate one piece glazing box supported on seals in lantern frame giving superb protection against ingress of water and dust. Available in a wider range of lamp and reflector options.

From modern to traditional using a simple cast aluminium split ring base that maximises cost effectiveness with versatility for designers, Simplicity that means ease of maintenance on a low maintenance product. Despite the uncomplex construction the modular range not only complies to BS4533 and is rated to IP66 but is also vandal resistant. Efficient lighting output, attractive versatility, well priced and with speedy delivery.

In response to demands from local Authorities for a lantern with the aesthetic qualities of a bygone era and the performance capabilities of today, we developed the Windsor Authority. Manufactured in our purpose built workshops, this product meets the needs of conservationists, lighting and maintenance engineers. Yet the price is surprisingly competitive. The Windsor Authority has a choice of lamp types and optics including the advanced Philips SGS 203 pot optic, complying to BS4533 and independently tested to IP66.

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In addition to these lanterns, a ranged of cast iron embellishment kits have been designed and can be fitted to authority approved , standard steel lighting columns. The result is remarkable. A traditional decoratively designed post that is within your budget. Complementing the Windsor Authority range are two smaller cast lanterns for bracket or plinth applications, variety for any project.

The early station lanterns of the 1900s are the inspiration behind the Metro Authority with both hooped and scroll suspended bracket designs and post top ‘u’ bracket options available. In practical terms, the Metro delivers high-efficiency light outputs, combined with simple construction which means low cost maintenance and enhanced vandal resistance. Available in a wide range of colours al strong and corrosion resistant. Independently tested to IP66 with the optional inclusion of the Philips SGS203 Pot Optic or the glass refractor reduced light pollution and high light output, developed from modern technologies.

The need to illuminate main entrances on public buildings and similar requirements have seen an increase in demand for large feature light fittings. Our flexibility in design and our ability to manufacture special fittings to full individual specifications, means we are able to meet a wide range of requirements. As you know the design and production of brewery corporate identity themes has long been an area of our expertise. From the highly decorative to traditional. From art deco through to pseudo modern. The design styles are as numerous as the public houses. But whatever the design, we offer you the same positive approach to design and functionality. Which is why we are market leaders in this field.