Petrel, the Birmingham-based specialist in hazardous area lighting, has won the Investment Award at the West Midlands Business of the Year Awards 2026.
The prestigious black-tie ceremony took place on 26 February 2026, bringing together organisations driving growth, innovation and investment across the region.
Petrel was selected from a final shortlist of three in the Investment category, with judges recognising the company’s major programme of investment to strengthen operational performance, expand capability and create long-term regional impact.
Founded in the 1930s and operating under the Petrel brand since 1984, Petrel is a leading British manufacturer of ATEX, UKCA and IECEx-certified lighting solutions for hazardous and industrial environments.
Operating from its 3,650 sqm manufacturing facility in Birmingham, the company delivers end-to-end design, engineering, testing and production for safety-critical sectors including renewables, chemical processing, distilleries, manufacturing and heavy industry.
The award follows a significant period of transformation after Petrel became part of Pioneer Safety Group (PSG) in early 2024. Phase one of a multi-stage investment programme has included refurbishment of its Birmingham site, upgrades to IT and supply chain infrastructure and expansion of research, development and testing capability.
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