4 | Concept Lighting Architecture projects that come through one of their architect clients, and they stay away from most industrial work as well. “Because of that focus, we are able to respond to the market very quickly and with the right type of product,” says Baard. “Most of what we produce is made to order for a specific project, designed by a specification engineer. There’s no way the larger Chinese companies can keep up with that kind of flexibility and service.” Baard credits the ongoing success of Concept Lighting to their flexibility – as well as the strength of the company’s partnerships. “We work with people that are on the cutting edge of developing the new generation of light fittings in our market,” he explains. “We’ve fed off of the technical developments they have produced over time, and vice versa. We’ve been able to seed them business and technical input as well.” Over the years, Concept Lighting has worked closely with suppliers such as Alanod, Ullrich Aluminium, Tridonic, Vossloh Schwabe, Alux-Luxar, BjB and York Plastics – all leaders in their respective fields. “We demand a high tolerance product, and we don’t have room for mistakes when it comes to extrusions,” Baard says. “The margin for error is quite low. Aluminium is very soft and needs to be handled very carefully, so we need to be sure our suppliers have the same high of standards as us.” “We’ve developed some very strong relationships with those that have stayed with us,” he adds. “Our clients trust us to deliver only the highest quality product, and we trust our suppliers to deliver the components to do it.” Carterton Events Centre NZ
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