About Us
GlassGuard® is a trading division of Fotolec Technologies Ltd and was established in 1976 by the Payne family and is based in Thetford, Norfolk, UK.
Originally supplying technical safety lighting and controls for the printing and reprographic industries, the company’s division has proudly evolved into a leading manufacturer of specialist shatterproof lamps, coatings and extrusions for industry.
The company has built its reputation on quality, service, value, reliability and innovation which continues to be at the forefront of our business today. Our unique manufacturing plant and dedicated skilled team provide products and solutions for major blue chip companies as well as SME’s, the Ministry of Defence and other Specialist Manufacturers.
LIA Member with Trained Engineers

Fotolec Technologies Ltd is a long standing member of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA). Supporting our aims for excellence the LIA provides us with technical, reliable and accurate information to assist in our professional development as a lighting manufacturer.
Our membership gives credibility and confidence to our customers in delivering quality compliant reliable products which match published technical performance specifications.
In Partnership with the British Retail Consortium

BRC Global Standards is an industry-wide benchmark for quality and food safety. The BRC has over 18,000 certified suppliers across 120 countries.
GlassGuard® has been working in partnership with the BRC since 2008 delivering lighting best practice guidance to certificated sites. Through the partnership we provide energy & maintenance savings, lighting design as well as improved plant safety.
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