Forest Rock Technologies to Represent Carlow at National Enterprise Awards
Forest Rock Technologies, an innovative business trading internationally and developing buildings management software solutions has been selected to represent Carlow at the National Enterprise Awards 2023.
A function today organised by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office and held in The Step House Hotel in Borris also saw the winners of five categories in the Carlow Enterprise Awards announced. The Carlow Enterprise Awards took place as part of a very successful Local Enterprise Week programme of events throughout the country run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices. There were over 300 events nationwide from March 6th to 10th.
Category winners were presented with their awards by Cllr. Arthur McDonald, Cathaoirleach of Muine Bheag Municipal District. Speaking at the awards ceremony Cllr. McDonald said “The National Enterprise Awards honour the commitment, ingenuity, and hard work of the individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the local economy and who are driving economic growth in our county and throughout the country.”
Forest Rock Technologies, which is based in Enterprise House, on O’Brien Road, will now represent Carlow against representatives of the other 30 Local Enterprise Offices at the National Enterprise Awards, which will be held in Dublin’s Mansion House in June. Forest Rock Technologies is a software and technology company developing solutions for the Internet of Things. They specialise in Smart Buildings, Smart Cities, & Smart Grid solutions. The solutions developed by Forest Rock Technologies enable businesses, property owners, and occupants to better understand and control their facilities, to make informed decisions that are good for their pocket and the planet, and to increase their wellbeing and comfort. The business has greatly expanded its international profile in recent years and now has a client base stretching from Ireland to the Netherlands to Australia. The business is led by Philip Clarke who has an extensive background in electronics, energy management and systems controls.
The other category winners announced were Alloy Tip – Best Start Up; Murphy’s Craft Butchers – One to Watch; Carlow Toolmaking Services – Green/Sustainability Award; Vision Green Consultancy – Innovation Award.
Speaking about the supports offered to the business community by Carlow County Council, Cathaoirelach Cllr Brian O’Donoghue said “through our Local Enterprise Office, Carlow County Council is providing vital services to assist our local businesses. We want to ensure that our SMEs continue to take advantage of the various supports available to them through the LEO offices and the wider state sector”. Cllr. O’Donoghue continued to say “as a Local Authority we strive to create a dynamic environment for businesses to start, develop and grow and support local job creation through our enterprise and economic development activities.”
Awards’ organiser for the County Final, Seamus Doran, Assistant Head of Economic Development & Enterprise with the Local Enterprise Office added “The National Enterprise Awards are the leading forum for recognising the success of small businesses in Ireland and we are delighted with the level of interest in this year’s awards. The National Enterprise Awards offer a huge opportunity to any ambitious business to place themselves in the spotlight and to showcase what they have to offer to a national audience. We are delighted to have a business with the calibre and ambition of Forest Rock Technologies represent Carlow in the national final. The quality of small businesses in Carlow was really highlighted by the range of businesses who won category awards today and by those excellent businesses who were shortlisted but were unsuccessful in winning one of the categories on this occasion. I have no doubt some of them will be representing Carlow in the National Enterprise Awards in the coming years.”
For further information contact Séamus Doran on 086-4109079 or sdoran@carlowcoco.ie
Award Winners From The Carlow Enterprise Awards with members of Carlow County Council & Seamus Doran, Local Enterprise Office
