We’re pleased to share the sale of Beadlight to Loar Group has been agreed. The move is a testament to Beadlight’s specialism in aviation lighting and aligns the business with a partner whose core expertise matches its market. 

Loar brings deep capability across aerospace components and systems, supporting leading aircraft platforms worldwide. Their scale and focus provide a strong platform for Beadlight’s next chapter, from product development to support with long-term growth. 

We’re proud of Beadlight’s trajectory since joining the Original BTC group in 2013. The company has pioneered LED reading lights for commercial aviation, investing in advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver bespoke products now qualified across Airbus and Boeing platforms. These achievements have only been possible thanks to the dedicated and knowledgeable team, who now transition to Loar. 

Gina Bowles will continue to lead Beadlight, now supported by Loar’s aviation expertise and infrastructure. We’re grateful to Gina and the entire team for their remarkable contribution and look forward to collaborating closely in this new chapter. Original BTC will continue to offer Beadlight products and work with the team as a trusted supplier, ensuring we can bring UK-made LED light sources to our collections. 

For Original BTC, the focus remains firmly on design-led decorative lighting handmade in England, with our Oxfordshire metal and glass workshops and our bone china factory in Stoke-on-Trent.