{"id":13858,"date":"2017-08-25T12:31:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T11:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=13858"},"modified":"2017-08-25T15:59:31","modified_gmt":"2017-08-25T14:59:31","slug":"group-247-lights-the-way-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/group-247-lights-the-way-ahead\/13858","title":{"rendered":"Group 247 lights the way ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The start of autumn and winter can be a busy time for commercial and agricultural vehicle owners to prepare their vehicles for the long dark hours. Improved light output and safety are essential on shorter days.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12589\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bodyshop.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2334-Lighting-CA5723-LED-Rubber-Work-Lamp.web_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Midlands based distributor, Group247, supplies the aftermarket in Ireland, the UK and Europe with its full range of products from anchor brands, 247 Lighting, 247 Safety and 247 Electrical, along with popular aftermarket brands such as Absaar, ABA, Weicon and Zollex to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Group 247 is a leading distributor to the automotive aftermarket offering one of the widest ranges of LED lighting under its 247 Lighting brand for heavy, light commercial and agricultural vehicles. The Group is always forging ahead to expand its range with new key products being constantly added.<\/p>\n<p>Group 247\u2019s newest releases to its ever expanding 247 Lighting range includes The LED Amber Light Bar range, The Adventure LED Work Lamp Bar range and The Rubber LED Work Lamp range. These offer great quality and value and are designed and tested to comply with ECE standards.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the full article in the Auto Trade Journal coming soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The start of autumn and winter can be a busy time for commercial and agricultural vehicle owners to prepare their vehicles for the long dark hours. Improved light output and safety are essential on shorter days. 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