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PAI Group
The PAI Group of companies are four British businesses that specialise in the design, supply, installation, integration and support of audio, control, lighting and video solutions.

They are based in Dafen Park, just off the A4138 road near the town of Llanelli in (Carmarthenshire, South Wales). The PAI Group comprises PAI, Vaughan Sound, Lighting Technology Projects and Link AV, and together they have over 50 years’ combined experience in the industry and serve local, national and international clients in a wide range of markets and sectors.

History
The PAI Group started life as PA Installations, which was established by Paul Adams in 1982. The company became a partnership in 1986 and was registered as a limited company in May 1988.

The limited company was activated in 1997, following the acquisition of Vaughan Sound Installations (a Swansea based company founded in 1964 ), and later incorporated into the PAI Group in 2005. PAI is now a trading name of Vaughan Sound Installations Ltd.

Accreditations
The PAI Group are accredited to ISO 9001:2008 for “Design Integration, Supply, Installation, Service and Support of Bespoke Audio-visual, Lighting, Sound and Dynamic Signage Solutions to the Leisure, Retail, Education, Heritage and Sports Industries”.

They are SAFEcontractor approved, in accordance with SAFEcontractor Charter Standards.

The PAI Group are CHAS compliant. The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme is widely recognised as the market leader for health and safety pre-qualification in the UK.

Memberships
The PAI Group are members of CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association). The Group Technical Director, Andy Bonehill, is a CEDIA Certified Design Professional.

The Group are also registered members of the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), and as such are regularly assessed to prove competence in Electrical Installation, Fire Safety Systems and Data Installations to BS EN 50173, BS EN 50174 and BS EN 50346.

The PAI Group are active members of InfoComm, the International Audiovisual Association, and sit on the European Council. Technical Director, Andy Bonehill, is Chair of the association and a holder of the CTS-D (Design) qualification.

PAIG are supporting members of ISCE (Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers), which plays an integral role in developing installation standards and training. As such they are able to certify all public address (PA) systems to BS 6259, all induction loop systems to EN 60118 Part 4 and all Voice Alarm (VA) systems to BS 5839 Part 8.

The PAI Group are members of PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association), with Managing Director, Paul Adams, previously holding the role of Chair from 1995-2001.