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Deta implemented an extensive testing programme to test its ire Rated D wnlights in floor constructions using engineered joists from
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leading manufacturers, as ell as house building developers. Successful esting has been carried outwith leading fir
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testing laboratories in the UK and across Europe. These est esults ha e been
shared with the NHBC who have approved the installation of Deta cur ent (L1680/2 and L1690/2) and new(L1701) fire rated downlights
sharedwith the NHBCwho ha approved the installation of Deta’s current (L1680/2 and L1690/2) and new (L1701) fire rated downlights.
leadingmanufafacturers, as well as house building developers. Successful testing has been car ied out with leading fire
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management and will be working closelysel with Richard Udell, sales manager- distribution and projects, to develop the Gira project business in London initially, and with scope to offer nationwide support as required.
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says:
ark Booth,managing direc or at Gira UK e delighted to welcome two new
Chris Pereirawill be joining Giras UK Hotline department to provide additional support and practical know-how to Gira customers and system integrator partners on all things technical. Chris has a background in the electrical industry, with expertise in wiring installations, lighting andmaintenance
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the electrical industr ,with expertise inwiring installations, lighting and maintenance. Mark Booth, managing director at Gira UK says: “We’re delighted to welcome t o new members to the UK team, bringing to our business a sound knowledge of projec sales, accountmanagement and technical support to broaden the depth and breadth of our customer service in k y parts of our business
members to the UK team, bringing to our business a sound knowledge of project sales, account management and technical support to broaden the depth and breadth of our customer service in key parts of our business.”
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Gira UK introduces two new starters
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