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The Lighting Design Group Expands into Europe

Bringing Award-Winning Broadcast Lighting to a Global Stage
On August 21, 2025, The Lighting Design Group (LDG), renowned for its Emmy-award-winning lighting designs, has officially entered the UK and European markets. This strategic expansion is a testament to LDG's 35 years of experience in creating captivating lighting solutions for the broadcast industry. Known for enhancing the visual appeal of news, sports, and entertainment broadcasts, LDG aims to partner with local productions to elevate their lighting capabilities to a global standard.

“We’re entering the UK and Europe with intention, not hesitation,” states Steve Brill, LDG's President. “As our clients expand their reach to international audiences, they require lighting partners who comprehend the complexities, scale, and speed of global production. LDG aims to fulfill that need anywhere in the world.”

Why the Expansion Now?
With a growing demand for high-quality broadcast production, LDG's entrance into the European market couldn't be timelier. The company boasts a rich portfolio, having successfully executed significant international projects including studio launches and live events like the Olympics, as well as major religious gatherings such as papal appearances. By establishing a presence in the UK and beyond, LDG is poised to meet the increasing requirements of local broadcasters and corporate clients.

A Comprehensive Range of Services
LDG provides a full suite of broadcast lighting services tailored for various sectors:

• - Broadcast: LDG masterfully creates lighting environments for news studios and sports events that are both consistent and visually striking.
• - Corporate: Working with Fortune 500 companies, LDG excels in designing, installing, and supporting corporate broadcast studios tailored for executive communication.
• - Remote Live Events: Whether orchestrating a red carpet event or a world summit, LDG's elite lighting teams are equipped to offer real-time excellence on location.
• - Systems Integration: LDG offers expert consultation, lighting infrastructure design, and installation services for new studio builds and renovations.

LDG's in-house team is composed of top designers, Emmy-award-winning creatives, skilled engineers, gaffers, and production specialists, all committed to providing around-the-clock client service and operations that ensure precision and proficiency in every project.

Prepared for Global Operations
This expansion is not merely about creative reach; it emphasizes operational readiness. LDG’s local lighting design crews and strategic partners throughout the UK and Europe enable the company to launch projects swiftly while optimizing budget efficiency.

The operations team is equipped to deliver seamless, turnkey solutions, ensuring that they maintain the highest quality standards and streamline deployment across regions and time zones. Services include:

• - World-class lighting design teams specialized in local integration.
• - Comprehensive logistics for lighting equipment.
• - Robust crew support and expertise.
• - A reliable network of local production partners and dealers.

“We’ve built our operations to be global-ready,” says Sheryl Wisniewski, Vice President of Operations. “This ensures that regardless of whether we’re producing a nightly news program in London or a major sporting event in Milan, the quality remains consistent.”

A Legacy of Excellence
Founded in 1989, The Lighting Design Group has established itself as a premier global provider of lighting design, serving clients from broadcast networks to major corporations and sports franchises. With a multitude of Emmy Awards and a long-standing dedication to creative excellence, LDG continues to redefine industry standards by delivering emotional and consistent clarity on screens worldwide.

For media inquiries or project discussions, please contact Mike Burnes from LDG’s Operations and Business Development team at 212-685-4940 or via email at [email protected].

Follow LDG's journey as they illuminate the UK and Europe with their award-winning lighting designs.