The Hilversum company Lichtmacht is acquiring its Amsterdam counterpart Het Licht to strengthen its market position. Providing lighting for television and film productions remains the company's core business.

Managing director Loet Bol of Lichtmacht is happy that he can add the activities of Het Licht to his company's portfolio. Het Licht, founded in 1982, is, just like Lichtmacht, involved in television programs, films, commercials and events. 'However, Het Licht focuses mainly on film and commercials and Lichtmacht focuses more on the television market,' says Bol. 'Het Licht remains an independently operating company. Films and commercials simply require a different approach than television.'

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