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Engineering Unique Lighting Solutions for Global Specifiers

Framburg is one of the world's most completely integrated decorative lighting manufacturers. Operating from our own dedicated production facility in Bellwood, Illinois, we maintain total authority over metal forming, precision soldering, hand buffing, and chemical finishing.

For over 120 years, our engineering department has collaborated with architects, interior designers, lighting specifiers, and international procurement buyers. Whether adapting standard catalog fixtures to fit grand ceiling drops or building fully custom lighting concepts from CAD drawings, we engineer every fixture to meet rigorous structural, aesthetic, and electrical standards.

120+Years of Custom Craft
100%In-House Tooling & Finishing
CADEngineering Shop Drawings
GlobalDual-Voltage Compatibility
Tailored Manufacturing Solutions

OEM/ODM Contract & Customization Scope

We provide end-to-end engineering support for high-end residential estates, luxury hospitality lobbies, historic restorations, and institutional architectural projects.

Custom re-scaled grand brass chandelier for commercial atrium
Dimensional Re-Scaling

Custom Proportions & Structural Drop Lengths

Modify overall diameter, height, tier layout, and stem or chain drop lengths to perfectly match multi-story stairwells, grand ballrooms, and expansive architectural ceilings.

Hand-applied metal finish sample for custom architectural lighting
Bespoke Metal Finishing

Exact Chemical Finish Matching

Our in-house finishing department matches physical metal swatches, offering polished brass, hand-rubbed antique tones, oil-rubbed bronze, nickel, pewter, matte black, and clear protective lacquers.

Artisan glass shade and socket modification
Glass & Shade Customization

Artisan Glass & Optical Materials

Integrate hand-blown clear glass, seeded glass, satin opal, natural alabaster, or custom fabric and metal shades designed for specific lumen delivery and glare control.

Engineering Excellence

Why International Buyers Partner With Framburg

Full In-House Tooling Ownership

Because we own our forming die sets, spinners, and tooling machinery, design alterations do not require third-party tooling fees or extended supply chain delays.

2D/3D CAD Engineering Drafting

Our engineering team generates full shop drawings, structural weight calculations, and wiring schematics for designer and architect approval prior to production.

International Electrical Standards

We build dual-voltage (110V-240V) fixtures utilizing globally compliant sockets, LED modules, and electrical wiring required for seamless international installation.

Reinforced Export Packaging

Every custom fixture undergoes stringent quality control and is packed in heavy-duty export crates to guarantee damage-free air or ocean freight delivery worldwide.

Production Workflow

5 Steps From Concept to Global Delivery

A streamlined engineering and manufacturing process ensuring precise quality control and project schedule compliance.

01

Design Brief

Submit project drawings, dimensions, finish preferences, and ceiling electrical requirements for engineering evaluation.

02

Engineering Review

Our engineering staff reviews structural feasibility, calculates fixture loads, and provides a formal quotation and timeline.

03

CAD Approval

Detailed CAD shop drawings and physical finish swatches are prepared for architect and designer sign-off.

04

Handcrafting

Metal components are hand-rolled, soldered, buffed, plated, and hand-finished on our Illinois workshop floor.

05

QC & Export Packaging

Electrical continuity and finish testing are completed before custom crating and global shipping dispatch.

Contract Technical Overview

Custom Manufacturing Specification Matrix

Technical parameters for commercial specifiers, hospitality procurement directors, and international trade partners.

Framburg OEM / ODM Custom Lighting Engineering Data
Manufacturing Facility Bellwood, Illinois, USA (Single-facility unified engineering and production).
Base Metals Heavy-gauge solid brass, architectural steel, and hand-formed copper components.
Customization Scope Dimensional scaling, tier additions, arm re-configurations, custom stem/chain drop lengths, glass substitution, and bespoke body profiles.
Finishing Options In-house chemical lacquering, hand-buffed polished brass, satin nickel, bronze patina, antique bronze, matte black, and physical finish chip matching.
Electrical Configurations E12, E26, E27, G9 sockets, integrated LED engines, 110V-240V dual-voltage compatibility, and 0-10V/TRIAC dimming compliance.
Documentation Provided Fully dimensioned 2D CAD shop drawings, 3D render previews, weight schedules, and wiring diagrams.
Quality Assurance 100% internal visual, structural load, and hi-pot electrical safety testing prior to shipment.
Target Applications Luxury hotels, upscale multi-family lobbies, historic government restorations, country clubs, and luxury private residences.
Procurement Guidance

Frequently Asked Custom Lighting Questions

Because we own our tooling and finishing lines in Bellwood, Illinois, we routinely adjust overall diameter and height, modify arm configurations, extend stem and chain drops, substitute custom glass or alabaster, match bespoke metal finish samples, and adapt wiring for global voltage requirements.

Yes. Our engineering team converts architectural CAD files, 3D models, and concept sketches into fully engineered physical fixtures built to exacting structural, aesthetic, and electrical standards.

Absolute system compatibility is guaranteed. We supply international procurement buyers and distributors with customized dual-voltage (110V-240V) electrical configurations, certified components, and export-ready protective wooden crating.

Upon receiving project specifications, we provide CAD shop drawings and cost estimates within 3-5 business days. Once drawings and finish samples are approved, handcrafted fabrication typically ranges from 4 to 8 weeks depending on project complexity and volume.

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