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New LIA lab and learning centre is taking shape
Left to right: Steve Davies, CEO, The Lighting Industry Association, Iain Grant, Contracts Manager, Pochin Construction Ltd, Paul Hinkins, Chair of Telford Business Board and Tony Howells, BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills).
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he building works for the Lighting Industry Association’s new laboratory and learning centre have begun, with completion
scheduled early next year. Acknowledged as the UK’s largest independent lighting test
laboratory, the new LIA facility will house ‘state-of-the-art’ testing equipment that would normally be out of reach of many lighting SMEs, creating a UK-wide national lighting-testing asset. The LIA are also developing a Learning Centre to serve the whole lighting supply chain. Being sited at the Lighting Industry Association’s HQ in Telford, this will consist of a purpose built learning environment, new course materials and delivery methodology that would enable companies to train their staff and their supply chains on the benefits, limitations and capabilities of lighting technologies. These projects will ensure that the LIA on behalf of its Members and the UK Lighting Industry will be in a position to address the training needs as well as being better equipped for the issues facing the product performance issues of the industry. Said Steve Davies, LIA CEO: “These new facilities will be a fantastic asset
for the industry. Consequently jobs will be secured and created both within the Lighting Industry Association itself but also across the lighting industry as a whole.”
M-T innovation rewarded H
astings-based cable management firm, Marshall-Tufflex, has been named joint winner at the 1066 Business Awards 2015. The awards, sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses,
recognise companies in 1066 country (Hastings, Rother, St Leonards, Rye, Battle, Ore and Bexhill), which have grown through innovation, forward thinking and sheer hard work, contributing to the area’s prosperity. Marshall-Tufflex was entered into the Large Business of the Year (50+
employees) category, taking first place. The accolade was presented to Marshall-Tufflex Chief Executive Paul Hetherington at a black tie event held at the Bannantyne Spa Hotel, Hastings. Mr Hetherington said: “I am thrilled and delighted that Marshall-Tufflex has been recognised in this way. The company has been committed to Hastings for nearly 60 years and is a major employer in the town, bringing investment and jobs to the area. It is also committed to supporting charities through a charitable trust and has donated almost half a million pounds over the last five years alone.”
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