Our Story
Beacon Lighting started in Melbourne in 1967 with a single store and a vision to brighten people’s homes. Today, we’ve grown into Australia’s leading specialist in lighting, ceiling fans, and globes, with over 130 stores nationwide. Our team includes lighting consultants, in-house designers, and product experts who are passionate about helping customers find the right lighting solutions.
We lead the way in innovation, energy efficiency, and smart technology, with most of our range designed here in Australia by our in-house team. Our buyers travel the world to bring back the latest ideas, but it’s our designers who translate them into collections tailored to Australian homes and lifestyles. Many of our products are exclusive to Beacon, ensuring our customers have access to unique designs that balance style, functionality, and sustainability.
Beyond homes, we support architects, designers, and businesses with tailored lighting solutions through Beacon Lighting Commercial, Connected Light Solutions, Masson For Light, Custom Lighting, and our international operations in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, the USA, and China.
Our History
Travel back in time with us and discover how we became a success story.

1967
Beacon lighting opens its first store in Prahan

1975
Ian Robinson purchases the single store operation

1989
First franchise store opens in Frankston, VIC

1998
Beacon expands into QLD with a store opening in Jindalee

1999
Beacon expands into NSW with a store opening in Auburn

2005
Beacon expands into SA with a store opening in Mile End

2005
Beacon Lighting Trade Club is launched

2005
Beacon expands into the NT with a store opening in Darwin

2006
Beacon expands into TAS with a store opening in Moonah and officially becomes a national lighting retailer

2008
Beacon Lighting Commercial is launched

2008
Revolutionary Fanaway brand is launched

2011
Beacon International is launched

2013
Glen Robinson appointed as CEO

2014
Beacon Group listed on the Australian Stock Exchange

2017
100th store opens in North Lakes, QLD

2017
Beacon team grows to over 1,000 employees

2017
50 years later, we're Australia's leading specialist lighting retailer with over 100 stores nationwide.