Planet Lighting History

Made in Australia. Exported to the World. Planet Lighting has evolved and adapted to changes in the market for over 100 years.

Bentley Mfg Co.

1900s

The first lamp designs: Orbit

1930s

1962: Studio K Lamp

Since the 1930s Planet has been manufacturing lights, including the iconic Australian classic, the Studio K desk lamp. 

First in Medical Lighting

1960s

Worldwide Custom Lighting

Engineering and Design of Iconic Global Custom Glass and Lighting Projects including Bank of China and Dubai Metro

1980-90s

2002: LED Technology

LED lighting development. First integrated LED module for handrail, the Planet LED Puck in 2006. 

Dubai Metro – Red Line

2000s

2010: ULED Released

2012: Aquaculture

Planet Lighting’s first aquaculture light is released. 

Today, Planet’s aquaculture lights are in use by top producers globally.

2015: Planet LED Puck is the most widely employed integrated LED module in the world.

Prince Philip Australian Design Award-winning U-arm,

designed by Dave Kavanagh

2010s

2020: Word’s lightest and smallest professional catenary system is released: LED Puck Air.

2022: Senior lighting and industrial designer, and long serving staff member Dave Kavanagh wins Lifetime Achievement Award – "Professional LIT Design Awards 2022"

2024: Planet LED Puck SNAP illuminating the heart of the Paris 2024 Olympic Village. It’s a monumental moment for our Bellingen-based company and a true testament to Australian innovation and craftsmanship.

2024: MegaPuck Released. The Planet MegaPuck combines powerful performance, precise control, and design flexibility with our signature LED Puck Snap-in installation simplicity.

2020s