Celebrating 35 Years of Victory

From a UK Manufacturer to a Global IR & UV Technology Partner

This year marks a significant milestone for Victory as we celebrate 35 years in business.

What began in 1991 as a UK manufacturer has grown into an internationally recognised supplier of infrared and ultraviolet technology, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. Over the past three and a half decades, we've continued to invest in manufacturing, innovation, and our people, helping customers solve heating, curing and disinfection challenges with reliable IR and UV solutions.

Watch our Managing Director, Tyler Penman, reflect on 35 years of Victory, revisit some of our biggest milestones, and share what's next for the business

Our Journey

Our story began in 1991, when Victory Lighting was established in the UK.

Just four years later, in 1995, we expanded into the manufacture of infrared lamps, laying the foundations for the specialist IR expertise that continues today. By 1998, our manufacturing capabilities had grown further with the production of infrared fittings and complete heating units.

As demand increased internationally, Victory continued to invest in its global presence. In 2003, we expanded our manufacturing operations with a new production facility significantly increasing our manufacturing capacity and supporting customers worldwide.

Our international growth continued in 2013 with the establishment of our North American warehouse in Texas, enabling faster service and local support for customers across the region.

Innovation has always been central to our business. In 2016, we entered the medium-pressure UV market, broadening our ultraviolet offering before strengthening our manufacturing expertise further through the acquisition of a UK UV lamp manufacturer in 2017.

To better support our growing European customer base, Victory Europe was established in 2019, providing dedicated local support across mainland Europe.

In 2024, Victory strengthened its international presence through the acquisition of DPL Industri, further expanding our capabilities and reach.

The following year, 2025, marked another significant milestone as we joined Made in Britain and officially opened our new Innovation & Production Centre, reinforcing our commitment to UK manufacturing, engineering excellence and continued investment in innovation.

Building on that momentum, this year has seen the launch of Victory North America, bringing together our North American operations under one unified brand and further strengthening our global presence.

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter for Victory

While we're proud of everything we've achieved over the last 35 years, we're even more excited about what comes next.

Innovation continues to drive our business as we invest in new technologies, expand our infrared and ultraviolet product portfolio, and strengthen our manufacturing capabilities.

Looking ahead, several exciting developments will further strengthen Victory's international presence and bring our technical expertise closer to customers around the world.

The upcoming opening of Victory Türkiye will expand our global footprint and enable us to provide even greater support to customers across Türkiye and the surrounding regions.

We are also preparing for the opening of Victory DACH, strengthening our presence across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Together, these investments reflect our continued commitment to international growth, innovation, UK manufacturing and providing the highest levels of service to customers around the world.

Reflecting on the milestone, Group Chairman Alan Penman said:

"Reaching 35 years is something we're incredibly proud of. It's a testament to the dedication of our team, the loyalty of our customers, and the strong partnerships we've built over the years. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey—we're excited for what the future holds."

Thank You

Reaching 35 years would not have been possible without the loyalty of our customers, the support of our partners, and the dedication of every member of the Victory team—past and present.

Here's to the next chapter of Victory.