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Needham is Nualight UK sales manager

UK: Cork-based refrigerated display case lighting company Nualight has appointed Simon Needham as UK sales manager.

Bringing with him several years’ experience of working in the commercial refrigeration and lighting industry, Simon will predominately be looking after UK OEMs, installers and retailers. Prior to joining Nualight he has worked for Advance International as refrigeration sales manager and has also held previous positions at Epta and Alan Nuttal.

Simon Needham: heading Nualight’s UK sales

Mark Stratford, Nualight’s head of commercial refrigeration programmes, said, “Refrigeration lighting is a key growth area for us, so Simon will be a valuable asset to the team.

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