Lucy Zodion, a leading British manufacturer with over 60 years of experience in street lighting control
and smart city solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of HAWK 3 — the next generation
of digital switching photocells designed to transform street lighting control.
Be the first to experience HAWK 3 at ILP Lighting Live, Glasgow, 18–19 June 2025
Responding to evolving market needs and increased competition, Lucy Zodion has undertaken a
complete refresh of its photocell range, addressing key customer demands for enhanced performance,
reliability, and sustainability. The HAWK 3 range delivers all this and more, offering a fit-and-forget
solution for today’s highways and street lighting networks.

Designed with your needs in sight

The introduction of HAWK 3 reflects Lucy Zodion’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
As John Fox, Managing Director, explains: “HAWK 3 is the result of listening, learning, and delivering.
We understand the pressures our customers face — from sustainability goals to operational
efficiencies — and we’ve developed a product that meets and exceeds these demands. It’s a
significant step forward for our business and the industry.”

Revolutionary design, unmatched accuracy

HAWK 3 features fully recyclable components, supporting cradle-to-cradle sustainability principles and
minimising waste.

Key technical highlights include:
 Highly accurate digital switching, avoiding the tolerance issues found in analogue systems
 Switching delay, to prevent irregular illumination or de-illumination
 Intelligent relay output switchover detection
 Frosted cone for enhanced light dispersion and reduced environmental interference
 Moulded gasket, improving dimensional accuracy, durability, and recyclability
 Coloured identification bands for easier installation tracking and engineer identification
Using a phototransistor over a photodiode boosts sensitivity and accuracy while simplifying circuit
design. Combined with laser marking for labelling — eliminating adhesives and printing waste — the
HAWK 3 range leads the market in sustainability, performance, and ease of use.

A trusted solution for highways and street lighting

HAWK 3 is designed for 3-pin and 5/7-pin NEMA socket types, ensuring broad compatibility across
highway lighting applications. The product’s robust build, refreshed design, and cradle-to-cradle
recyclability demonstrate Lucy Zodion’s leadership in creating technically advanced and
environmentally responsible solutions.

Chris Dumon, Operations Director at Lucy Zodion, adds: “The development of HAWK 3 has been a
journey of improvement across design, production, and sustainability. By bringing together enhanced
digital precision, fewer components, and simplified assembly, we’re delivering a product that offers
customers a genuine step forward in performance and reliability.”

Find out more

Be among the first to experience HAWK 3 at ILP Lighting Live in Glasgow on 18–19 June 2025. To
learn more about Lucy Zodion’s full range of innovative street lighting solutions, visit
www.lucyzodion.com.