ULVERSTON’S Forge Europa is celebrating 25 years in business.

The company is a multi-award winning manufacturer of LED lighting.

Founded in 1993 by Peter Barton, Forge had humble beginnings as a sole trader operating out of Peter’s spare room. Since then the company has gone from strength to strength and today delivers innovative LED lighting solutions to customers in 34 different countries.

Forge Europa founder and chairman Peter Barton said: “Starting the business in 1993 was a leap into the unknown, which required a huge amount of hard work and tenacity, mixed with occasional inspiration and, of course a bit of luck. However, without doubt my biggest asset in the beginning was a very supportive family that had tremendous faith and convinced me that anything was possible.

“LED technology has changed beyond recognition since 1993 when, effectively, white LEDs didn’t exist, and now they are the mainstay of the lighting industry. One thing I have learnt is that a company must constantly keep innovating to stay ahead and therefore I’m absolutely delighted that, despite the ongoing challenges and uncertainty of Brexit our 25th year has been our most successful so far.”