During a visit to Suscon, the sustainable construction training and research centre at The Bridge, the Minister viewed the range of products offered by 8point3 LED, which has recently moved into offices at the centre.
"The Minister's visit was a great opportunity to demonstrate the quality of light produced by LED lighting and outline the dramatic energy savings it brings when compared to traditional systems," said Ashley Bateup, managing director of 8point3, which designs and manufactures bespoke fittings for its public and private sector clients at a plant in Belvedere.
"The Minister showed genuine interest in our products and seemed impressed by their environmental credentials, stating that he was 'convinced about LED'," said Bateup.
"It was exciting for us as a relatively new company to Suscon to be part of such a high profile occasion. The reason we chose to open offices here in addition to our factory which has been established for 38 years is that Suscon is home to a vibrant and innovative range of businesses that all have sustainability at the heart of their operations.
"There is a real feeling that everyone based here is working towards producing new, greener technologies and being the best in their respective fields, and that is certainly something we want to be part of."
(Jim Evans)
