Lightbulb moment as firms complete merger

Lighting companies Contrac and Leeds-based High Technology have had a bright idea to merge into a “more secure” group.

The combined company, which will have a collective 100 years between then, will work from Contrac’s facility in Goole, East Yorkshire.

High Technology will have access to Contrac’s in-house manufacturing process.

Anne Shone, managing director of Contrac Lighting, said: “Contrac Lighting has always had a close working relationship with High Technology Lighting so bringing the two companies together under one banner was always an aspiration we held, so myself and Kelvin are delighted that this has now happened and are excited about the future with Graham and Thomas on board.” –

Shone will continue in her role as managing director, working with High Technology Lighting directors, Graham Kemp and Thomas Holgeth.

Thomas Holgeth, director of High Technology Lighting, said: “The synergy offered by our two companies coming together, is truly exciting, and stands us in an excellent position to continue to deliver to our wide customer base, not only an expanded product and service, but also the usual eye on innovation and design, in response to client needs, trends and new technology.”

Contrac, which specialises in LED and fluorescent light fittings, was founded in 1986, whilst High Technology, based in Leeds, was launched in 1982.