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A Llanelli-based company is on-plan for a healthy increase in turnover thanks to a grant from the South West Wales Local Investment Fund (LIF). Vaughan Sound Installations, part of the Dafen-based PAI Group, has been successful in gaining £4,280 of funding from the new scheme, which is aimed at helping small and medium sized companies in south west Wales. Vaughan Sound Installations has been established for over 40 years, and specialises in installing, servicing and maintaining a variety of sound, audio-visual and communication systems. In light of the current economic climate, the company recognised that more of its world-wide clients would choose to service existing equipment and planned for an increased turnover in this area. The LIF grant enabled the company to purchase a service software programme to cope with demand, and it has already started to pay dividends. Chris Ash, Commercial Director for the PAI Group, said: “We have a diverse customer base from small sole traders to worl...

One of Llanelli’s most dynamic businesses has received a prestigious international quality award. The PAI group of companies, based at Heol Rhosyn, Dafen Park, Llanelli, has just received a landmark ISO certificate. The quality management award recognises the PAI group’s achievements in audio-visual, lighting, sound and sign work in the leisure, retail, education, heritage and sports industries. “It is a very noteable achievement for our group of companies,” said PAI group director Paul Adams. “It is a reflection of the importance we put into quality management in a huge range of different projects. “We are very proud to receive the ISO 9001:2008 certificate and it is a testament to the hard work of every member of staff in the PAI group.” The PAI group has more than four decades of experience in helping businesses with audio-visual, lighting, sound and dynamic signage. PAI group technical director Andy Bonehill said: “Our philosophy is founded on providing value for money, while not c...