Maintenance-free outdoor lighting: ATP’s distinctive model

ARRE —26/6/2025— To mark the recent broadcast of its institutional spot on RTVE, as part of a sports sponsorship agreement, ATP Lighting presents this article to clearly convey its technological proposition and the values that have made it a global benchmark in outdoor lighting.

 

In just ten seconds, the video encapsulates ATP’s identity through real-world success cases reflecting more than five decades of experience:

 

“ATP Lighting: maintenance-free outdoor lighting, made with engineering-grade polymers. Tailor-made solutions with light pollution control and a 10-year warranty.”

 

 

This message captures the essence of a company dedicated to permanently solving the main challenges in public lighting: corrosion, maintenance, electrical safety, glare, and energy efficiency.

 

Riding the momentum of this campaign, the article explores the pillars that make ATP a unique company within the sector: its production model, exclusive technologies, sustainability approach, and commitment to true durability—free from planned obsolescence.

 

About ATP Lighting

 

ATP Lighting is a Spanish company with over 55 years of experience in the design and manufacture of outdoor lighting systems and urban furniture. Founded in 1969, it has established itself as an international reference thanks to a proprietary production model based on innovation, advanced engineering, and the use of exclusive technical polymers.

 

From its headquarters in Navarra—and with exports to more than 80 countries—ATP develops luminaires, columns, brackets, and complete urban sets designed for exceptional resistance to corrosion, vandalism, harsh weather, and electrical disturbances. All of this comes maintenance-free and backed by a comprehensive 10-year warranty.

 

Throughout its history, ATP has maintained a clear mission: to solve the core issues of outdoor lighting through proprietary technologies, new-generation materials, and site-specific solutions. This philosophy has enabled the company to operate successfully in especially harsh environments—coastal areas, high mountains, tropical zones, and high-demand urban spaces—while always delivering reliability, safety, and efficiency.

 

What sets ATP apart

 

ATP’s approach radically departs from conventional outdoor lighting. Instead of using metals prone to corrosion or vulnerable components, the company designs and manufactures its products entirely in technical engineering polymers developed in its own laboratories: S7 for structural elements and T5 for diffusers.

 

These exclusive housings provide the following distinctive features:

 

- Total corrosion immunity, even in high-salinity or extreme humidity environments.

 

- Full hermetic sealing (IP66+) across the entire housing—not just the optical unit.

 

- Vandal resistance (IK10+), certified to withstand impacts exceeding 50 joules.

 

- Complete electrical safety: Class II+ products that are fully insulating, with zero electrocution risk.

 

- Immunity to overvoltages, whether from grid switching, lightning, or electrostatic discharge (ESD), thanks to a robust architecture and non-conductive nature.

 

These structural advantages are complemented by proprietary technologies:

 

- Comfort Diffuser®, which eliminates glare without compromising output.

 

- Laminar Heatsink®, which reduces LED operating temperature by 21%, extending lifespan by over 20,000 hours.

 

- Synergy Tube®, a hybrid solution combining a metal core with polymer cladding, enhancing structural integrity while guaranteeing maintenance-free electrical safety.

 

ATP also pioneered the widespread use of ultra-warm LED color temperatures—2200 K, 1800 K, and PC Amber. These configurations, combined with precision optics and calibrated power, drastically reduce light pollution, protect nocturnal biodiversity, and preserve dark skies.

 

The result is a robust, efficient, and long-lasting lighting system, designed to operate for decades without failure and with minimal environmental impact.

 

A commitment to innovation and sustainability

 

Since its founding, ATP has made technological innovation and sustainability inseparable pillars of its industrial model. Over 60% of the workforce is composed of engineers, and a significant share of company profits is reinvested into R&D to refine solutions that eliminate maintenance, reduce environmental impact, and enhance urban safety.

 

All products are manufactured using 100% recyclable materials, and production follows strict environmental and energy-efficiency criteria—certified under ISO 14001 Environmental Management. This international standard ensures every phase—from design to delivery—meets rigorous European benchmarks for sustainability and low ecological footprint.

 

In the realm of responsible lighting, ATP has led the implementation of low color temperature LEDs with minimal blue spectral content. This reduces the impact on nocturnal wildlife and prevents light scattering into the atmosphere.

 

For this ethical and technical commitment, ATP has been awarded the ISSOP (Sustainable Innovation Without Planned Obsolescence) seal, distinguishing manufacturers that design durable, repairable, and recyclable products based on true longevity, not constant replacement.

 

International warranty

 

ATP Lighting’s reliability is not a marketing claim, but a measurable technical pledge. Its 10-year comprehensive warranty—the most extensive in the industry—applies from the very first unit, at no extra cost, even in the most demanding conditions: coastal areas, humid climates, or extreme weather zones.

 

This confidence stems from a fully controlled value chain: design, materials, manufacturing, and quality testing all take place at ATP’s facilities in Navarra. Each lighting unit undergoes rigorous testing for sealing, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, and accelerated aging—on equipment comparable to that of leading international labs.

 

This culture of excellence has enabled ATP to carry out lighting projects in more than 80 countries, from European cities with strict regulations to maritime, tropical, and heritage-protected environments.

 

In addition, ATP luminaires have earned some of the world’s most prestigious design awards, including the Red Dot, German Design Award, Muse, Titan, and London Design Award. ATP projects have also received international recognition, such as the LIT Lighting Design Award for the intervention in Villanúa, praised for its technical quality, sustainable approach, and contribution to preserving natural night darkness.

 

Partnering with ATP Lighting means working with a company that designs and manufactures durable, responsible, future-proof solutions. Where others promise reliability, ATP guarantees it.