Our UK headquarters is home to one of the most advanced automotive light testing facilities in Europe. As a leading supplier of automotive bulbs and lighting solutions, we continue to invest in the technology, expertise and equipment needed to support product quality, technical evaluation and future development.
Every bulb in our range is manufactured to meet the requirements of UN ECE Regulation 37, the legal standard for road use across the UK and Europe. Complementing the rigorous validation carried out by our manufacturing partners, our UK Light Test Facility provides the capability to evaluate products against ECE Regulation 112, allowing us to assess bulb performance within complete headlamp assemblies.
The facility enables our engineers to analyse beam pattern, brightness and light distribution, supporting product evaluation, benchmarking and technical investigations. This capability helps ensure products meet the high standards expected by both our customers and the automotive aftermarket.
More than just an investment in equipment, our Light Test Facility demonstrates ELTA's ongoing commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement and supporting the future development of our lighting range.
We believe value should never come at the expense of quality or safety. Our products are developed and validated in close partnership with carefully selected global manufacturing partners, combining their specialist production expertise with ELTA's technical knowledge and quality standards.
Our UK Light Test Facility further strengthens these capabilities by providing independent evaluation and comparative testing where required, supporting product development and ongoing quality assurance across our lighting portfolio.
From bulbs and emission sensors to brake pad wear indicators, every product is engineered to deliver dependable performance, reliability and value to the independent aftermarket.
“Our new light testing facility isn’t just about advancing our capabilities—it’s about inspiring our customers and distributors. We want to demonstrate that exceptional quality, performance, and safety are achievable without compromising on affordability or the freedom of choice that defines the aftermarket.”
At the heart of our Light Test Facility is a state-of-the-art 5-megapixel imaging photometer, complete with a matched lens and Sony Pregius CMOS sensors. This advanced equipment enables highly accurate measurement of light output, beam patterns and light distribution.
Designed to support testing in accordance with ECE Regulation 112, the facility provides ELTA with the capability to assess product performance, investigate technical issues and support future product development.
Our purpose-built Light Test Facility reflects ELTA's continued investment in technical capability. Powered by a dedicated programmable AC power source, it provides stable and repeatable test conditions for accurate evaluation.
Alongside the comprehensive validation carried out by our manufacturing partners, this capability enables ELTA to carry out independent product assessment, comparative analysis and technical investigations, strengthening our ability to support customers and drive continuous improvement.
Effective vehicle lighting plays a vital role in road safety. The capability to accurately assess beam patterns and light distribution allows our engineering team to evaluate how bulbs perform within headlamp assemblies, helping to verify compliance with applicable regulations and supporting product development.
"Our investment in light testing gives us the capability to independently evaluate product performance, supporting our commitment to quality, technical excellence and continuous improvement," says Brotherton.
Our Light Test Facility represents an important investment in ELTA's technical capabilities. It complements the extensive validation carried out by our manufacturing partners while providing additional expertise within our UK operation for product evaluation, benchmarking and future development.
As we continue to expand how the facility is integrated into our quality processes, it reinforces our commitment to supplying dependable, compliant products that customers can trust.
