A long-standing business tenant at the Blackpool Enterprise Centre in south shore has developed an innovative energy and environmental monitoring solution.
Future Focus Energy has partnered up with HMS Networks a leader in industrial communications technology to develop a compact smart energy monitoring solution, designed with real-time data and user-friendly controls to empower businesses to monitor and manage energy usage efficiently and environmental impact.
The ‘Boxed Energy Monitoring Solution’ drives operational excellence, helps businesses meet regulatory compliance and can play a role in supporting businesses in their journey towards net-zero.
The company has previously supplied energy monitoring systems to diverse businesses and organisations such as Fisherman’s Friend, Mersey Travel, nationwide supermarkets and social housing providers.
As a tenant of Blackpool Enterprise Centre, Future Focus Energy has benefitted from the collaborative and innovative environment to develop and refine its product.
Blackpool Enterprise Centre supports businesses like Future Focus Energy by providing the space they need to thrive and innovate.
Businesses at the centre can access in-house business support, business workshops and quarterly tenant networking lunches
Paul Friday, founder of Future Focus Energy, said: “Our goal was to create a solution that is not only effective but also easy for businesses to implement. The collaboration with HMS Networks has been crucial, allowing us to merge their technical capabilities with our focus on sustainability.
“As part of our journey it has been extremely beneficial being based at Blackpool Enterprise Centre. The company has been here for six years and it has been really useful to able to tap in to the business knowledge that is available here. I have accessed a couple of mentors through the centre’s Blackpool Growth Business Academy which has been very helpful.”
Angela Kershaw Head of Business Growth at Blackpool Unlimited, commented: “Paul and his team at Future Focus Energy have developed a truly impactful solution with their energy monitoring box.
It’s a fantastic example of the forward-thinking and sustainable innovations coming out of the Blackpool Enterprise Centre. We’re excited to see how their collaboration with HMS Networks will make a difference in the energy management sector.”
Cllr Mark Smith, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Economy & Built Environment, said: “It’s great to hear about the technological creativity that is here in Blackpool. Blackpool Enterprise Centre has supported hundreds of local businesses over the years and I wish Future Focus Energy the same success.”
