Lighting manufacturer Ventilux has launched the Waylite Bollard, a modern exterior luminaire designed to combat the frequent premature failures and high maintenance costs associated with poorly specified outdoor lighting.
The 20-watt architectural bollard is engineered to secure pathways, landscaped public realms, and building perimeters, helping to improve visibility and enhance the overall user experience in external spaces. Constructed from die-cast aluminium, the fixture carries an IP65 ingress protection rating to withstand harsh weather conditions.
Its clean, architectural form and versatility allow it to sit comfortably within a variety of schemes – from commercial, healthcare, and education campuses to hospitality settings, residential developments, and urban landscapes – where dependable illumination is essential for both functionality and safety.
Exterior lighting is often expected to perform without compromise, yet too often it is specified as an afterthought, leaving projects exposed to inconsistent illumination, premature failure, and increased maintenance demands, says the Ireland-based company. In environments where safety, visibility, and aesthetics are critical, the absence of a robust, well-designed solution can quickly become a long-term liability rather than a short-term saving.
Waylite Bollard is designed to address these challenges by combining robust engineering with a refined, contemporary aesthetic, offering a lighting solution that balance performance, durability, and visual integration.
Alongside the introduction of the Waylite Bollard, Ventilux is extending its standard product warranties from six to eight years. This move reflects a wider shift within the industry towards prioritising long-term performance and lifecycle value, supporting engineers, contractors, and clients who are increasingly focused on how products perform well beyond initial installation.
Ian Murphy, Research and Development Manager at Ventilux, comments: “There is a clear shift in the market towards solutions that deliver sustained performance over time, not just compliance on day one. With the Waylite Bollard, we’ve focused on creating a product that is not only robust and reliable in demanding outdoor environments but also designed to integrate seamlessly into modern schemes. Extending our warranties to eight years is a natural step in supporting our customers with greater confidence in the longevity and performance of our products.”
The launch of the Waylite Bollard, together with the extended warranty offering, highlights Ventilux’s continued focus on delivering practical, design-led lighting solutions that meet the evolving needs of the built environment, where durability, efficiency, and long-term reliability are more important than ever, he says.