Providing a Guiding Light for the Automotive Aftermarket

A State-of-the-Art Light Testing Facility for 2025

In 2025, ELTA will unveil the newest of only a handful of light measurement and photometry test facilities in the UK and Europe. Developed with technical consultancy from expert manufacturing partners and a no-expense-spared approach, this cutting-edge facility underscores ELTA’s commitment to advancing quality assurance and testing capabilities.

At the heart of the new facility is a state-of-the-art 5-megapixel imaging photometer with a matched lens and Sony’s latest Pregius CMOS sensors. This advanced equipment will enable ELTA to accurately measure light output and beam patterns in compliance with Regulation 112, ensuring the highest standards for its products.

“All ELTA bulbs are manufactured to meet regulation R37 standards and achieve e-mark status,” explains Brotherton. “Key aspects of R37 compliance, such as geometry, photometry, and performance metrics like wattage, luminous flux, and kelvin temperature, are rigorously tested by our manufacturing partners throughout manufacture and beyond. At our new facility, we can now test bulb performance in headlamps to ensure compliance with Regulation 112, verifying optimal light output and precise beam patterns.”

Demonstrating Technical Prowess

The extensive space dedicated to the facility highlights ELTA’s unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Purpose-built for the new equipment, the area is powered by a dedicated programmable AC power source to maintain a controlled environment and consistent testing conditions.

This investment reinforces ELTA’s reputation as a trusted aftermarket partner, capable of meeting and exceeding the standards of both OE and competitor products.

Ensuring Road Safety

Road safety is central to ELTA’s mission, and the new testing facility ensures that light is directed precisely where it’s needed—on the road—while avoiding prohibited beam cut-off areas that cause glare. This precision helps protect other road users from being dazzled, enhancing safety for everyone.

“Our advanced testing processes ensure ELTA bulbs deliver clear visibility for drivers while safeguarding the safety of others,” says Brotherton.

Inspiring Confidence in the Aftermarket

In 2025, ELTA plans to invite customers, key industry figures and the trade press to visit the new testing facility, offering distributors a firsthand look at the company’s technical capabilities. These visits will serve to reinforce the importance of championing the automotive aftermarket while building trust and confidence in ELTA’s products.

“Our new light testing facility isn’t just about advancing our capabilities—it’s about inspiring our customers and distributors,” concludes Brotherton. “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.”