Lighting firm set to shine brighter in Middle East

COUNTY Durham manufacturer Artech Lighting is set to shine in the Middle East after opening a new office in Dubai.

The Durham firm has launched its new base in the Emirate capital on the back of rising overseas sales, creating a number of new jobs to serve its growing customer numbers. The move marks a significant milestone for the company, with the new office serving as a hub to support current opportunities and secure additional projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Artech Lighting is collaborating with Core Emirates, an established business in the region with strong representation across the Gulf, to leverage its expertise and resources. The partnership will allow Artech to nurture and build on strong relationships within the region’s business community.

Stuart Hylton, Artech Lighting managing director, said: “The new Dubai HQ will help us cement our foundations in the Middle East, a region in which we’re already delivering a great deal of work. Dubai feels like a second home, and we’ve delivered some outstanding projects in recent years to the Middle East, such as Amazon offices and Public Investment Fund HQ in Riyadh and Dubai World Trade Centre. I think a base there will further strengthen relationships with customers and boost the service we offer.”

The UAE expansion follows the firm’s growth in London and Scotland, where it has recruited new staff after securing a number of high-profile project wins, including Nissan showrooms across the Middle East, Decathlon stores and a retrofit project for Manchester Airports Group.