Decision to manipulate test report for Grenfell insulation made by senior management, inquiry hears

By Tom Lowe2020-11-20T13:28:00

Former Celotex employee admits he should have challenged move

A former employee at the maker of the flammable insulation used for Grenfell Tower’s refurbishment has said the decision to create a misleading test report of the product was made by “senior management”, the inquiry has heard.

Jamie Hayes, who was a technical services officer at insulation manufacturer Celotex, said the firm was hoping to achieve a lucrative sale by driving up profit.

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