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| Then, in 1889, alfred Lawrence was introduced to Arthur 'Jerry' Hanson. |
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Lawrence recognised that Hanson's accounting skills were the perfect complement to his technical knowledge. They soon went into partnership, founding the Lawrence & Hanson Electrical company or L&H, as we know it today. |
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| The company never looked back. |
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| With the two partners working in tandem, L&H grew steadily. But in 1897, Lawrence's health began to fail. Affected by the sudden death of his mother in England, he lost his early drive and sold his share of the company to Hanson in 1902. |
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| Yet the departure of the company's founder did not slow the growth of L&H. Quite the contrary. As the sole owner, Jerry Hanson was now able to push ahead with his own ambitious plans. |
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| With more people now taking electricity seriously, there were more opportunities for L&H. Soon electricity was used to light hospitals and other major public buildings. Street lighting followed, then lighting for private houses. Hanson made sure the company was ready to take advantage of this growth. |
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