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Helvar Signs Agreements With Veda And smartkontrols (27/4/2004)

Helvar is delighted to announce that partnership agreements have been signed with two of the leading names in the custom install and home automation markets: the distribution company Veda-UK and HVAC specialist smartkontrols. Helvar has a matchless pedigree in the architectural and commercial lighting control sector and will now bring its high quality products and expertise to the residential sector exclusively through VEDA and smartkontrols.

"These agreements further strengthen our commitment to bring our products and expertise to the growing custom install and home automation markets," says Helvar's Managing Director Alan Jackson. "VEDA has all the elements we are looking for in a UK distribution partner; high quality product portfolio, competitive pricing, quick turnaround, as well as excellent after-sales support and service. smartkontrols is the undisputed UK market leader in intelligent home heating and air conditioning control with excellent system integration and development skills Ð an ideal fit for us as a lighting control manufacturer. We see these agreements as having real mutual benefits."

Veda will be offering Helvar's sophisticated lighting control systems alongside its extensive range of audio/visual and multi-room products including the QED Systemline range, with which the Helvar plates integrate. smartkontrols have undertaken joint development work with Helvar, and are now able to offer a seamless link between HVAC and lighting control systems.

Commenting on the new deal, Steve Reichert, VEDA's PR Manager said: "The addition of Helvar's world-class products to our lighting control offering will make it much easier for our customers to provide their clients with total digital lighting control solutions. As a successful distributor, we know that our best opportunity for success in today's competitive custom install market is to supply the very best products and with superior added value; with Helvar on-board Ð we're very pleased to be doing precisely that."

Dave Robinson, Managing Director at smartkontrols added: "As the only credible HVAC manufacturer offering smart HVAC control for the residential market we have been searching for the right partner to add lighting control to our portfolio. In Helvar, we have found the right combination of quality products, customer focused support as well as a flexible approach to the market."

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