Thorn Lighting, part of the Zumtobel Group, is a highly recognised, global brand for professional indoor and outdoor lighting. Its mission is to improve the quality of life by providing the best-quality, energy-efficient lighting. Thorn, which originated in the Electric Lamp Service Company founded by Jules Thorn in 1928, now competes successfully in over 100 markets around the world. It has established market leadership in the UK and strong positions in France and the Nordic region. The company is also a leading lighting brand in Australia and Hong Kong. It is fast developing a presence in Asia, particularly in China and in India where it has been in operation since 1997.