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Teamtronic opens the doors to new showroom

One Friday in September, Teamtronic opened its doors for a cosy networking afternoon. With a new showroom in Odense and upgraded facilities, the day included a guided tour, plenty of opportunities to network and catch up with new and old relations.

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The new showroom provides a more in-depth insight into the different solutions we offer. Here it becomes clear how our recessed luminaires fit into different types of ceilings, how the details look up close and how the details of our luminaires look up close.

At Teamtronic, we would like to welcome even more people to our premises. Come by for a cup of coffee and a tour of our showroom for a chat about how we can help you with your projects.

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