Harvard on the move into landmark HQ

The company, which has moved from Leeds to new premises in Normanton, developed the Leafnut system, which enables remote dimming for street lighting, cutting carbon production by 50 per cent.

It also specialises in LED technology, reducing energy costs and cutting carbon emissions in a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting installations.

Commenting on the expansion plans, John McDonnell, managing director of Harvard Engineering, said: “The new premises will offer significantly enhanced purpose-built facilities for our new headquarters and I have been delighted that we have been able to move our business to this landmark site in a key regeneration area for Yorkshire.”

The company, which works with both local authorities and blue chip companies, has seen steady growth and has increased employees from 100 at the end of 2009 to 170.

Barclays Corporate supported the expansion plans with £650,000 funding.

Iain Revolta, Barclays corporate relationship director, said: “Harvard Engineering is a long-standing and valued customer and we are delighted to be supporting them in the completion of their new head office – a landmark building in the local area.

“It really is a pleasure to see John and his team bucking the trend and we look forward to seeing the company go from strength to strength in the future.”

Harvard’s Leafnut system can be programmed to dim during the early hours of the morning, or run at full power during events such as football matches. It also helps managers to spot failed lamps and predict when lamps will need maintenance.

Harvard Engineering has been trading since 1993.