Grenfell cladding makers did not reveal 'disastrous' fire test data

Inquiry hears Arconic failed to share results with certifiers despite being legally obliged' to do so

The company that made the cladding panels used on Grenfell Tower did not tell certifiers about a disastrous" failed fire test on one of its products despite being legally obliged" to do so, the inquiry into the fire has heard.

Claude Schmidt, the president of Arconic's French arm, denied the test results were deliberately concealed", but agreed the omission amounted to a misleading half truth" during proceedings on Wednesday.