Our Story

Lighting the way, built on decades of trust.

Navigator is the premium lighting brand born from over 40 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and lighting trade. It’s the result of everything we’ve learned at Quintex and Lampfix — two names known for stocking the hard-to-find, delivering on promises, and helping customers get the job done, fast.

Where it began

Back in 1975, Brian Smith founded Quintex from his home in Pinner, with stock in a van and a determination to serve local electrical shops with integrity and speed. Over time, Quintex gained a reputation for carrying discontinued and niche products — the kind of things other wholesalers didn’t bother with.

That same ethos carried through as the next generation joined the business, and Lampfix was launched in the early 2000s to bring lamp-repair and lighting components to a national audience.

Why Navigator?

Navigator was created to give showrooms and specifiers access to a focused, design-led lighting collection — combining reliable quality with clear, transparent service. The range is curated, the logistics are streamlined, and the support is personal.

Still family-run. Still keeping promises.

We haven’t stopped since 1975. From the van in Pinner to our warehouse in Hertfordshire, the core values remain: do what you say you will, treat customers properly, and never stop improving.

Whether you're outfitting a showroom or completing a project, Navigator is here to guide the way — with great products, fast dispatch, and honest service.